Jesse Ruhl Has Warrant Out For His Arrest

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http://www.chicoer.com/ci_20143812/warrant-issued-former-chico-church-staff-member-child?source=rss_viewed

Sexual abuse of a minor

This is Jesse Ruhl, the son of Tim Ruhl (senior pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Chico, CA). Jesse attended Golden State Baptist College but graduated from West Coast Baptist College. Jesse used to be employed as an associate pastor at his father's church, until these allegations were made and he confessed to his family. Then it appears he went to work for Mountain Avenue Baptist Church in Banning, CA. I do not know if he still works there.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is also currently involved in a lawsuit over former associate pastor David Joseph Jorgensen's crime involving a 14 year old, as mentioned in the news article.

 
I am wondering what church he will end up at next. How far can he ride his daddy's reputation?

Certainly it would best if he just turned himself in and stopped his illegal behavior. At the very least, his family should turn him in. Who wants to spend their entire life trying to evade capture? That is no way to life - and no way to treat one's young family.
 
hopefully he can ride it to jail .................remember pay day doesn't always come on Fridays!!
 
Sorry for taking so long to respond.

The odds are good he will show up at my former church in Lancaster, since his wife's father is on staff there. I repost in an effort to make those folks aware. It is hoped that someone will do the right thing and turn him in. The last thing Lancaster needs is another sex offender.

 
Jesse is serving at Mountain Avenue Baptist Church in Banning, Ca with his brother-in-law. Their website doesn't have him listed, but a mutual friend who has been a twitter follower of some of the church members says Jesse is working with youth there. There is an update to this story here: http://www.chicoer.com/breakingnews/ci_21205820/judge-denies-challenge-charges-against-former-chico-pastor in case the story gets deleted like the last one did, here is what it says:

"By RYAN OLSON - Staff Writer
Posted:  08/01/2012 12:00:00 AM PDT

OROVILLE -- A judge has denied a defense motion challenging a child sex abuse charge against a former associate pastor of a Chico church.
On Tuesday in Butte County Superior Court, Judge William Lamb overruled a demurrer filed by defense attorney Philip Heithecker, challenging the legitimacy of a misdemeanor child molestation count filed against Jesse Daniel Ruhl, formerly of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Heithecker said outside of court the prosecution's charges were filed after the statute of limitations expired. The statute of limitations is one year for most crimes that don't involve prison sentences.
The initial complaint filed on Dec. 8 by the Butte County District Attorney's Office stated the alleged offense involving a then-16-year-old girl took place on or around Nov. 25, 2010.
Heithecker initially challenged the first complaint, but prosecutors filed an amended complaint on April 19. It alleged the conduct took place from Dec. 9, 2010 through Feb. 18, 2011.
Heithecker said the new complaint alleged different conduct and the one-year limit should again be applied.
Acknowledging it was a complicated situation, Lamb ruled the prosecution had committed a procedural error in its original complaint by identifying a single date, but prosecutors should be given an opportunity to correct it. Based on the type of the alleged offense, the judge said there is often an ongoing pattern of behavior between parties.
Lamb said it appeared prosecutors were
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aware when filing the initial charges that the alleged offense was committed over a period of time.
After the hearing, Heithecker said he was planning to file a writ with the appeals court.
The prosecution has said the girl and her parents were members of the church where Ruhl was a music teacher. The girl, who would baby-sit Ruhl's children, was being home-schooled at the time of the alleged offense.
The alleged relationship between Ruhl and the girl became more intimate in October 2010 when they exchanged 20-30 intimate text messages. For about two to three months, they allegedly met several times per week at their residences and in public places.
They allegedly hugged and kissed. Ruhl reportedly told police in March 2011 that he touched the girl's breasts and bottom between five and 10 times, with some skin contact.
Ruhl reportedly ended the relationship when his wife discovered the text messages. He reportedly confessed to his family, including senior pastor Tim Ruhl, which led to Jesse Ruhl's immediate termination as a pastor.
The next court hearing for Ruhl is a pretrial conference on Aug. 29.
Ruhl is out of custody and wasn't present in court Tuesday.
Staff writer Ryan Olson can be reached at 896-7763 or rolson@chicoer.com."
 
AmazedbyGrace said:
I am wondering what church he will end up at next. How far can he ride his daddy's reputation?

Certainly it would best if he just turned himself in and stopped his illegal behavior. At the very least, his family should turn him in. Who wants to spend their entire life trying to evade capture? That is no way to life - and no way to treat one's young family.

I understand the pulpit at FBC Hammond is open now.
 
jay1234 said:
I go to the church he now works at! which is mountain ave baptist in banning ca and i had no idea about any of this......now i am a lil fishy being around him me being 18. and a girl. and i honestly want to know why he is not in jail?!

If he has a warrant for his arrest then inform the police and your question about him being in jail will be answered one way or another.  I can't believe the inaction of church people when they know that wrong is going on...do something!
 
jay1234 said:
I go to the church he now works at! which is mountain ave baptist in banning ca and i had no idea about any of this......now i am a lil fishy being around him me being 18. and a girl. and i honestly want to know why he is not in jail?!

Yeah, I would stay away from him if I were you.

He no longer has a warrant out and is appealing his Child Molestation case. There is a thread with court updates on the Stufffundieslike forums (be patient with this thread, it goes off course during the first few pages but gets back on track):

http://www.stufffundieslike.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3954

How horrible and absolutely irresponsible for a church to allow a man on trial for child molestation to work for them - and to shield him by not listing him on their websites - if that is indeed what has happened.

Background:

Jesse is Tim Ruhl's son. Tim Ruhl is the pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Jesse left PVBC after allegedly confessing to his father about this crime (after his wife caught him). Tim, Dave Jorgensen, and PVBC are currently defendants in a civil lawsuit by the victim of Dave Jorgensen (D.J. now works at Hyles Publications). I believe this suit involves negligence and treating the victim horribly when she reported the abuse.

His wife, Brytni, was raised at Lancaster Baptist Church (pastor Paul Chappell). Her father was a deacon and the sports director for WCBC. (There are some rumors I have heard about him too, but am not ready to discuss...) The college seemed to give him a sabbatical or leave of some kind....wonder if they will reinstate him... Hmmmmm.

Josh, who works at your church school, is Brytni's brother.

Jesse, Brytni, and Josh are all grads of WCBC.

So you have confirmed he is working at Mountain Ave Baptist church. What is his job? Does he work with youth in any capacity? I saw a Youtube that mentioned he was song leader...This is very disturbing.
 
Online Case Register of Actions

Notice The Superior Court of California, County of Butte declares that information provided by and obtained from this site (www.buttecourt.ca.gov), intended for use on a case by case basis and typically by parties of record and participants, does not constitute the official record of the court. Any user of the information is hereby advised that it is being provided as is and that it may be subject to error or omission. The user acknowledges and agrees that the Superior Court of California, County of Butte is not liable in any way whatsoever for the accuracy or validity of the information provided.

Case Information Case Number: SCR86542
Case Title: PEOPLE VS RUHL, JESSE DANIEL
Case Type: CHILD MOLEST
Filing Date: 12/08/11

Parties Name Type Attorney
RUHL, JESSE DANIEL DEFENDANT HEITHECKER, PHILIP
  In Custody? Y/N: N
  Charges Count Filing Document Degree Charge
1 A/C Misdemeanor (A) 647.6(a)(1)    PC CHILD MOLESTING
Plea: NG
Plea Date: 07/31/12
Disposition:

Sentence:




Actions Date Action Description
08/16/12 TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION

07/23/12 REPLY TO PEOPLE'S OPPOSITION TO DEMURRER OF
  COMPLAINT

06/21/12 [P]'S OPPOSITION TO DEMURRER OF [D] TO FIRST
  AMENDED COMPLAINT

05/29/12 NTC OF DEMURRER AND DEMURRER OF FIRST AMENDED
  COMPLAINT; MEMO OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

04/19/12 AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED

04/18/12 NTC OF MTN AND DEMURRER OF COMPLAINT; MEMO OF
  POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

04/17/12 EX PARTE - MEDIA REQUEST (FAXED REQ)
  ATTY HEITHECKER AND DA NOTIFIED

03/23/12 WARRANT RETURNED & FILED
  CPD

03/21/12 WARRANT RECALLED

03/19/12 NTC OF MTN AND MTN TO RECALL WARRANT

02/28/12 WARRANT ISSUED
  CPD

02/21/12 DECL OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR ARREST WARRANT

01/19/12 REQUEST FOR DECL OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR A/W SENT
  TO DA

12/22/11 NTC: ARRAIGNMENT

12/08/11 COMPLAINT FILED BY DDA MATTHEW TAYLOR
  CPD 11-1288

Events Date Time Event Description Dept Code Department/Judge
11/14/12 13:30 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
  CHANGE OF PLEA

Disposition Date: 00/00/00


BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
10/10/12 13:30 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

Disposition Date: 10/10/12
CONTINUED TO 11/14/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
08/29/12 13:30 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

Disposition Date: 08/29/12
CONTINUED TO 10/10/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
07/31/12 13:30 FUR ARRAIGNMT -ENTRY OF PLEA, APP OF CSL

Disposition Date: 07/31/12
PLED NOT GLTY; WVD TIME; SET FOR PT

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
07/31/12 13:30 MOTIONS

Disposition Date: 07/31/12
DENIED

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
06/26/12 13:30 FUR ARRAIGNMT -ENTRY OF PLEA, APP OF CSL

Disposition Date: 06/26/12
CONTINUED TO 7/31/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
06/26/12 13:30 [D]'S NTC OF DEMURRER AND DEMURRER
  OF 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT *SPECIAL SET*

Disposition Date: 06/26/12
CONTINUED TO 7/31/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
05/30/12 08:30 FUR ARRAIGNMT -ENTRY OF PLEA, APP OF CSL
  SPECIAL SET

Disposition Date: 05/30/12
CONTINUED TO 6/26/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
05/30/12 08:30 [D]'S NTC OF DEMURRER AND DEMURRER
  OF FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

Disposition Date: 05/30/12
CONTINUED TO 6/26/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
05/08/12 08:30 FUR ARRAIGNMT -ENTRY OF PLEA, APP OF CSL

Disposition Date: 05/08/12
CONTINUED TO 5/30/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
05/08/12 08:30 DEMURRER - MOTION TO DISMISS
  *SPECIAL SET*

Disposition Date: 05/08/12
MOOT

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
04/18/12 13:30 FUR ARRAIGNMT -ENTRY OF PLEA, APP OF CSL

Disposition Date: 04/18/12
CONTINUED TO 5/8/12

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
03/21/12 13:35 [D] MOTION TO RECALL WARRANT

Disposition Date: 03/21/12
GRANTED

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
03/21/12 13:35 ARRAIGNMENT

Disposition Date: 03/21/12
ARRAIGNED BY RETAINED COUNSEL

BL1 HON. WILLIAM LAMB; ASSIGNED JUDGE
01/18/12 13:15 ARRAIGNMENT

Disposition Date: 01/18/12
FTA; REFER TO DA/AGENCY FOR DEC/AW
 
AmazedbyGrace said:
That was the first trial. The appeal is now in progress. New case #APP3907

http://www.buttecourt.ca.gov/online_index/CMSCaseDisplay.cfm?ucn=APP3907&sx=634291297394770

Next update due 10/26/12
This is just the appeal, aka red tape. The charges are contained in my post.

Hopefully the DA filed charges within the statue of limitations. If not, he won't be charged.

Even so all he'll likely get (due to the victims age) is probation, counseling, and pay up to $5000.

Extenuating circumstances could warrant locking him up (no longer than a yr) such as Papa the Pastor is a hypocrite loudmouth like Jack Schapp, known for sexualized sermons (establishing a cycle of abuse), lots of calls to CPS regarding that specific church, etc...then who knows. Just my humble opinion, we'll see...
 
AmazedbyGrace said:
Jesse Ruhl - Come out, come out, from wherever you are!!! 
Maybe if you dress up as a baby for Halloween, reveal some leg....
 
Biker said:
AmazedbyGrace said:
That was the first trial. The appeal is now in progress. New case #APP3907

http://www.buttecourt.ca.gov/online_index/CMSCaseDisplay.cfm?ucn=APP3907&sx=634291297394770

Next update due 10/26/12
This is just the appeal, aka red tape. The charges are contained in my post.

Hopefully the DA filed charges within the statue of limitations. If not, he won't be charged.

Even so all he'll likely get (due to the victims age) is probation, counseling, and pay up to $5000.

Extenuating circumstances could warrant locking him up (no longer than a yr) such as Papa the Pastor is a hy
pocrite loudmouth like Jack Schapp, known for sexualized sermons (establishing a cycle of abuse), lots of calls to CPS regarding that specific church, etc...then who knows. Just my humble opinion, we'll see...


I hope he has to register as a sex offender and be forbidden to work with kids, otherwise he will continue to be employed by this church.

Why do churches that brag on their dress and music standards so much HAVE NO MORAL STANDARDS? On what planet is it morally okay to allow a guy on trial for child molestation to work at your church??

It is just so sick.
 
ABG bragging on dress standards is their "free pass" to blame the victim.

How I see it...Jesse's Dad, Tim, graduated from HAC. Cycles continue unless someone breaks it. Typical Hack'r 100% of child's life is being molested. They see everything thru perv sexualized eye glasses

It is Covert molestation, and it is 100% of the time. Sometimes it is sprinkled with Overt Molestation. Much more severe than the typical overtly molested child.. A few incidences a week, he/she inhails a breath of normalcy at public school, with friends, at home or wherever. But has a chance, a choice, since normalcy has been experienced.

Unless Ruhl's forced to endure counseling, he'll probably never learn. Or he gets saved. He must obtain a a new circle of influence. Learn to relate to people who aren't as sexualized (or who are better compartmentalized about it), it's not their whole being. Problem is we don't invite them to potlucks, etc.. we segregate them so they have no chance to obtain a healthy circle of influence. When instead they should be monitored, encouraged, and praised for overcoming it. Just as any addiction would be handled. Yes it's sick, it's nice you care! Ok off my soapbox now. Hope you keep us posted!


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As long as a church thinks it is blessed by God because of their size and financial stability they won't care what they do. If a church were to all of a sudden lose members in large numbers and starts to have financial problems than there may be change. But that's what they're afraid of - change. If they're afraid of becoming liberal or contemporary I have to laugh at that because there is nothing more liberal/contemporary than sexualized sermons. If these churches were in the traditional mold they wouldn't be preaching the way they do.
 
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