Overview
- State records show Caleb Crawford was convicted in 2016 of indecency with a child, served a two-year sentence, must register for life, and is listed at a moderate risk level with annual verification required.
- Pastor Eric Crawford acknowledged hiring his son to lead music at Heritage Baptist Church and to work as an independent contractor at Heritage Christian Academy.
- The church and school stated he held no responsibility or authority over students and said his contract was terminated effective Feb. 16, though he may attend public worship services.
- Parents say they found his record on the public registry, alerted others, contacted law enforcement, and withdrew children, with some alleging staff had long known and that he was seen around students during drop-off and in hallways.
- An online petition is calling for the pastor’s resignation as reporters note no confirmed police investigation and no reports of incidents at the school.