Archdiocese: Death of Huber Heights principal not connected to texting allegation involving former pastor

HUBER HEIGHTS — The death of St. Peter School Principal Ron Albino was not connected to a texting allegation involving Father Anthony Cutcher, according to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Father Anthony Cutcher resigned from his position at St. Peter Catholic Church after an allegation that he “was texting a minor in a manner that was inconsistent with the requirement of the Decree on Child Protection,” the parish announced last month.

Cutcher was placed on leave in mid-January following the allegation and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati contacted the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office to review the allegation.

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“At this time, we have no information that would support the opening of a criminal investigation,” the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.

The announcement of the investigation into Cutcher was announced as the parish mourned the death of the St. Peter School Principal. Albino, 58, was found dead in a vehicle at Charleston Falls in Miami County. His death was ruled a suicide, according to the Miami County Coroner’s Office.

“The investigation found no evidence to suggest Mr. Albino’s death and the matter involving Fr. Cutcher are in any way connected,” according the a release from the Archdiocese.

Cutcher worked as the Pastor of Pastoral Region XII, which includes St. Peter, Our Lady of the Rosary, Holy Cross and St. Adalbert Parishes.

The parish also said the school at St. Peter Catholic Church also remains safe for children attending their.

“Our focus on maintaining a safe environment will not be compromised,” the church said.

Father John Tonkin will serve as pastor until a new pastor is named in July.

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