Clay County worship leader accused of illegal sexual activities with teens

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A worship leader at a Clay County church was accused of engaging in illegal sexual activity with a teenage churchgoer.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said a three-month investigation into allegations against Jeremiah Grover began in June.

Grover worked as a worship leader at Elevate Life Church in Oakleaf Plantation. Investigators said the alleged criminal sexual activity involved a 16-year-old church member.

CCSO said Grover traveled to Clay and Duval counties to meet with the teen to commit a sex crime.

Grover was arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor, traveling to meet a minor, lewd and lascivious touching, and transmitting harmful material to minors.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and do not believe there are additional victims.

If you have more information about this case, call 904-264-6512 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.