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Police in Ormond Beach, Florida, are investigating the staff of Riverbend Community Church and Riverbend Academy in connection with allegations of abuse, and are asking potential victims to come forward.

The allegations, which have been under review since Aug. 18, date back to the early 2000s and investigators are “working to determine if there are any current victims,” a police department press release said .

“Please remember this is an active and ongoing investigation,” Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said in a statement Tuesday. “We take these allegations very seriously and are committed to supporting potential victims and protecting this community, all while conducting a thorough and impartial investigation.”

Joe Teich, who attended Riverbend Community Church with his famil

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