70-year-old man, pastor charged with multiple child sex crimes
By Chloe Godding
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LINN COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — A 70-year-old Kansas man and pastor has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple sex crimes involving a minor victim.
Wade Booth was arrested in Linn County, Kansas, on four counts of child sex crimes including aggravated incest and aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim.
The incident or incidents occurred between Jan. 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026, according to a criminal complaint.
The most serious of the four counts that Booth is facing could result in a minimum of 55 months in prison and a maximum of 247 months if Booth is convicted.
Booth is listed on the website of the First Baptist Church of Pleasanton, Kansas, as its pastor. According to the biography posted, Booth has served in the role since 2007, and for decades before that, was involved in leadership roles with churches around the region.
Booth made his first appearance in court Wednesday and is due back for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 15.
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