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Farwell Pastor Arraigned on CSC Charge

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The Clare County Sheriff’s Office received a report of CSC 2nd on March 5, 2024, that had occurred in the Village of Farwell, Township of Surrey, in Clare County between Harold Norman Cole Jr. and a juvenile male. The victim, who lived out of state, reported the incident to authorities where he resides. CSC 2nd involves sexual contact with force or coercion, or with a victim who is under 13 years of age. This crime is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

 Detectives conducted an investigation into this crime and obtained a warrant for Cole’s arrest. Deputies took Harold Norman Cole Jr. into custody for this crime and lodged him in the Clare County Jail. He was arraigned by the 80th District Court and released on a $20,000 bond with 10% surety, and currently is on GPS tether. Cole is currently a pastor at the Trinity Baptist Church in Farwell, Michigan.

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