The Toledo Blade reported on Monday that a Williams County investigation of the Rev. Nelson Beaver has been closed at the request of the accuser. The allegations had centered on possible sexual abuse involving a minor. At the time that he was placed on administrative leave, Beaver was serving at St. Mary of the Snows parish in Mansfield.

According to the article, which can be read here, allegations were also made in Huron and Lucas Counties, and Beaver may also face church investigation and action.

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