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Former New Deal preacher arrested, accused of child sexual abuse
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Chelsea Collinsworth , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the case can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and KCBD, which reported on the arrest and charges filed against the former preacher, identified as Brian Townsend, who was arrested on June 26.
A former preacher from New Deal has been taken into custody on allegations of child sexual abuse. The accused is 48 years old and was booked into the detention center. The alleged abuse occurred over a period of time, from 2019 to 2020, according to available information.
The individual is facing a charge related to this incident. Further details on the case can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and KCBD, which reported on the arrest and charges filed against the former preacher, identified as Brian Townsend, who was arrested on June 26.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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