Records: Ex-youth pastor Castillo charged with enticement – KOAT

Former youth pastor charged with sexual assault of a teenager Warrant: Castillo previously faced misconduct allegations; the victim’s mother called him a flight risk Updated: 7:00 PM MST Nov 15, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Adolfo Castillo, 36, is accused of sexually assaulting a teenager younger than 16 at a local church, according to court documents.The victim told a church counselor at Restoration Church that Castillo assaulted her. The documents state he was a youth pastor at the church and that the assaults began about two years ago. New Mexico State Police said the two communicated on Snapchat.Records said that in May 2024, Castillo became violent toward her. The victim told investigators that he had sexual intercourse with her at her home and recorded the encounter.According to documents, the two communicated through the app and wrote letters to each other until April 2025. The victim’s mother told police she believed Castillo was a flight risk and had been accused of sexual misconduct before and allegedly ran to Cuba, according to the warrant.KOAT requested comment from the church and has not received a response. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Adolfo Castillo, 36, is accused of sexually assaulting a teenager younger than 16 at a
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