SPRINGFIELD – A prominent, longtime community leader, pastor, volunteer, and civic figure in the Springfield community is facing child sex charges.
Mark Anthony Molina, 61, of Thurston, was arrested and charged with child sex abuse following an investigation that began in August after a parent reported the incident to the police. The investigation involved a girl under the age of 14, according to police.

SPD Deputy Chief George Crolly reported that police received assistance…



