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Toronto Police say they’ve laid charges against an associate priest who works at a church in the northern part of the city.

Investigators offered few details, but allege the man sexually exploited a 17-year-old girl.

They say the 37-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday.

Rev. Jordan Wellington has been charged with one count each of sexual exploitation and criminal harassment.

Police say Father Wellington works at St. John’s Anglican Church.

They are asking anyone with more information related to the case to come forward.

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