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PACIFIC COUNTY, Wash. - A fire chief in Pacific County is charged with 37 different charges related to child sexual abuse that allegedly spanned over six years.
What we know:
Jefferey Archer, the Ilwaco fire chief, was reportedly babysitting for the victims during the abuse, who were less than 12 years old at the time.
The victims, now 20 and 14, disclosed that they had been molested or raped by Archer at his home over many years, from 2013 to 2019. Court documents state one of the victims believed two others may have been victimized by Archer during this time.
The victim said Archer allegedly offered compensation, along with marijuana and alcohol, for allowing him to perform the sexual acts. He also claimed Archer took sexually explicit photos of him.
Archer was formally charged with 25 counts of child molestation, 10 counts of first-degree rape of a child, along with possessing and dealing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
What's next:
Archer pleaded not guilty in court on Jan. 16. His next court appearance is in February, and a jury trial is scheduled for March 9.
His bail was set at $500,000.
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The Source: Information in this story came from court documents filed in Pacific County Superior Court.