KIRKSVILLE, MO -- KTVO spoke with Adair County Prosecutor Mark Williams about the recent arrest of a Kirksville city official.
Councilman Aaron Rodgerson, who is also a pastor at the South Side Baptist Church was indicted by the Adair County Grand Jury on two counts. As a mandatory reporter, he's charged with a Class ‘A’ Misdemeanor of failing to report an abused or neglected child. He is also charged with the unauthorized practice of law.
“The allegations in that case are that the child at 10 months old only weighed 12 pounds, and City Councilman Rodgerson was giving some advice to these people regarding contact with the Kirksville Police Department and the family services,” Williams said.
The indictment alleges Rodgerson told the child's parents not to cooperate with authorities and family services regarding the malnourished child. Rodgerson, 34, was arrested Friday night. He posted his $1000 bond and was released.
We tried to reach Rodgerson for comment, but our phone call was not returned.
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