A Hamden man who volunteers as a youth minister for a local church is being accused of having sexual relations with a minor, police said.
Charges for Lionel McFadden include second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.
An investigation was launched by the Hamden Police Department Special Victims Unit and an arrest warrant for McFadden was issued.
The 27-year-old turned himself into police on June 30.
McFadden's bond was set at $20,000 and he is expected to appear in court on July 14.