RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A Richland County pastor, and his wife has been arrested in relation to abuse against children, says RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott.
On March 12, 2026, it was reported to deputies that a victim came forward in reference to sexual abuse while in foster care at the home of Rodney Gibson and Kawiana Young.
The victim shared that Gibson sexually assaulted her numerous times beginning at the age of 15 until she aged out of foster care as an adult, according to the sheriff’s dept.
An investigation was opened and investigators learned that a minor child was currently living in the home of Gibson and his wife, Young.
Investigators learned of allegations of physical abuse by Young against the minor child, and took the child into emergency protective custody on March 18…