West Whiteland Pastor Wanted For Allegedly Raping Young Woman

WEST WHITELAND, PA -- Authorities are looking for a Chester County pastor who allegedly raped a young woman that lived in his home.

Jacob Malone, 33, of Exton, was a pastor in Minnesota when he invited a 17-year-old girl to live with him, according to the West Whiteland Police Department. The two initially had met when the girl was 12 at the pastor’s old church in Mesa, Arizona.

In June 2014 the girl moved to Minnesota, and Malone attempted inappropriate contact, police said.

They moved to Chester County the next month, and Malone registered the girl in a local high school.

The sexual assaults began in the fall of 2014 at Malone’s residence on Atherton Drive, according to police.

Malone allegedly gave her alcohol multiple times after she turned 18, and one of the molestations occurred after she had become drunk.

Malone is wanted for charges of rape and institutional sexual assault, among other offenses.

Police think that Malone is actively trying to avoid arrest.

“Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating Malone,” West Whiteland police said on their Facebook page. “It is believed that he is aware of the warrant and is attempting to avoid apprehension and might have fled the state.”

Anyone with information on Malone or his location is asked to call the West Whiteland Township Police Department at (610)363-0200 or (610)692-5100 immediately.

The public can also call the anonymous tip line at 610-594-9057.