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CCSO arrests worship leader for sex crimes against minor

Posted 10/31/24

OAKLEAF – Investigators with the Clay County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit, alongside its partners at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, concluded a three-month-long investigation regarding …

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CCSO arrests worship leader for sex crimes against minor


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OAKLEAF – Investigators with the Clay County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit, alongside its partners at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, concluded a three-month-long investigation regarding several sex crimes believed to have been committed by Jeremiah Paul Grover.

Grover worked as a Worship Leader for Elevate Life Church in Oakleaf Plantation and has been arrested on several charges.

Detectives launched an investigation in early June regarding reported criminal sexual activity that happened between March and June. Grover was accused of being involved with a 16-year-old juvenile, who was also a member of the suspect's church. Grover, 32, of Jacksonville, traveled and met with the minor in both Clay and Duval counties and engaged in sexual criminal conduct.

Grover has been arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor, traveling to meet a minor, lewd and lascivious touching, transmission of harmful material to minors and using his cellphone to facilitate a felony. His bond is set at $325,015.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and do not believe any other victims exist. The agency encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Clay County Sheriff's Office at (904) 264-6512 and ask for the Special Victims Unit or submit a tip via the Safer Watch App at alerts.saferwatchapp.com/85838067. You may also remain anonymous by calling First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS (8477) if you wish to provide additional information regarding this crime.