A Wimauma pastor has been arrested and charged with sexual battery on a teenager.
- Wimauma pastor arrested, charged with sexual battery on teen
- Walter Chuquimia, 59, was arrested earlier this week
- Chuquimia charged with three counts of sexual battery
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, 59-year-old Walter Chuquimia was arrested earlier this week and charged with having sex with a 17-year-old.
Authorities said Chuquimia, a pastor at Beth-El Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma, had sex with the victim multiple times dating back to 2011.
A woman who answered the door at Chuquimia's home Thursday refused to comment.
Officials said Chuquimia admitted to several of the offenses and has been charged with three counts of sexual battery. He is being held without bond.
Detectives have not identified any other victims, however if anyone has any additional information concerning Chuquimia, they are urged to contact the Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.