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Longtime pastor with ministry ties in several states arrested on felony sex abuse charges
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Julia Scammahorn, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 1, 2026
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Key points : A 70-year-old pastor is facing serious charges. He has ties to Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, and graduated from a bible college in 1981.
From Pleasanton, Kan.: A 70-year-old pastor is facing serious charges. He was booked into a justice center and is being held on a substantial bond. The pastor's ministerial background spans several states and decades.
He has ties to Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, and graduated from a bible college in 1981. The charges against him include unlawful relations and intimidation. He has been serving as a pastor at a church since 2007.
Further details about the case are available from the source. The pastor is currently being held at a correctional facility, awaiting proceedings. His bond has been set at $750,000.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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