6 years ago
Town of Tonawanda police arrested four men in Ellicott Creek Park during another undercover operation to crackdown on lewd and indecent behavior in the park and public restrooms.
One of the men arrested was Rev. Charles M. Werth, 76, of Williamsville. He was charged with lewdness. Werth was arrested in August, 1994 on the charge of third-degree sexual abuse. Rev. Werth was pastor of St. Barnabus Church, 2049 George Urban Boulevard.
For this latest incident, Werth was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Tonawanda Town Court August 18th.
The others arrested in the latest incident were: Joseph M. Batt, 38, of Lockport, charged with third-degree sexual abuse; David G. Berhalter, 62, of North Tonawanda, charged with public lewdness; and Joseph Ryan, 23, of Tonawanda, charged with public lewdness and third-degree sexual abuse.
