An Urbandale man will face a jury trial in August for allegedly grooming and performing sexual acts to a 14-year-old girl. According to Greene County District Court records, 20-year-old Gregory Wayne Pendegraft was reported to be with a 14-year-old juvenile at Spring Lake Campground in his vehicle after the park was closed on June 13. A Greene County Conservation Park Ranger observed Pendegraft and the minor engaging in sexual activity. During an initial investigation, it was discovered that Pendegraft allegedly seduced the child through his phone using an internet service to meet up with him. It is believed that he has similar acts in Dallas, Polk and Madison Counties, but no official charges have been filed. Pendegraft was taken into custody and since been released after posting a $15,000 cash only bond. He has plead not guilty and will face a jury trial on Aug. 26 at the Greene County Courthouse. Pendegraft is being charged with third-degree sexual abuse of a child victim, a class C felony and grooming, a class D felony. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison and over $23,000 in fines.
