JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former youth leaders and members of Oceanway Church in Jacksonville are speaking out following the arrest of a former volunteer accused in a Marion County child predator sting — and they are disputing the church’s account of his involvement with youth and children prior to any arrest or investigation.
John Goodman, of Jacksonville, faces multiple charges stemming from a joint operation called “Bad Habits,” including using a computer to solicit a parent or guardian for consent to engage in sexual activity with a minor, traveling to meet a minor after using a computer to solicit a guardian, unlawful use of a two-way communications device to facilitate a crime, and evidence tampering.
Investigators allege Goodman attempted to arrange a meeting with someone he believed was willing to allow him to have sex with a 7-year-old child…