JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A former Jamestown priest is facing an additional felony charge in Logan County.

48 year-old Neil Joseph Pfeifer was charged with sexual exploitation by therapist in Southeast District Court. That is a Class C felony. This is additional to charges of sexual exploitation by therapist, and sexual assault in Stutsman county.

Pfeifer made an initial court appearance on Wednesday for the felony charge. Bail was set at $5,000 for the Logan and Stutsman county cases. Pfiefer is out on bond and being monitored electronically.

The Logan County charges stem from a possible sexual assaults that occured in Napoleon. The alleged assaults were to have taken place in March and June of 2021.

Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo said in a statement that they will “continue to cooperate with law enforcement, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact law enforcement officials”.

Folda also said that “any and all sexual misconduct by those who work for the church is unacceptable and contrary to our faith and life in Christ”. Folda said they continue to pray for all involved.

Pfeifer has been removed as pastor of the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown, St. Margaret Mary in Buchanan, and St. Mathias in Windsor, pending the outcome of the investigation.