A Williamsville pastor has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse, facing up to eight years in prison, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — A pastor from Williamsville has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse.
According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, John A. Camardo, III, 47, has been charged with one count of Rape in the 2nd Degree and one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 2nd Degree.
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Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane says between April 1, 2024 and May 31, 2024, Camardo engaged in sexual intercourse with a victim under the age of 15.
Keane also said Camardo engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct with a second victim under the age of 13 between April 1, 2025, and June 20, 2026.
Prosecutors say Camardo knew both victims and that the crimes happened at a location in the Town of Amherst.
Camardo faces a maximum of eight years in prison when he is sentenced on Thursday, September 10. He was held without bail and temporary orders of protection were issued on behalf of both victims.
Camardo was previously listed as Executive Pastor at The Chapel. However, as of Monday afternoon, his name no longer appeared on the church’s website.
2 On Your Side has reached out to The Chapel for a statement. In an email sent to parishioners, The Chapel says that after learning of the allegations, its Board of Overseers and Safety Team placed John Camardo on administrative leave in accordance with the church’s policies.
The Chapel also says Camardo resigned a few days later and that they proactively contacted the Amherst Police Department to cooperate with their investigation.