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John Adjei-Boamah, 43, was arrested for forcible touching and sexual abuse, according to detectives with the Special Victims Squad.
It happened at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square around 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, authorities said in a Friday, July 4 press release.
The woman was working in the church rectory kitchen on New Hyde Park Road when Adjei-Boamah, a priest living at the rectory, came up behind her and touched her inappropriately, police say.
The woman knew the suspect, who has since moved to Lake Ronkonkoma, police said.
Adjei-Boamah was arrested without incident and arraigned Friday at 99 Main Street in Hempstead.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims.
Tipsters can call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or the Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022. All callers remain anonymous.
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