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Former preacher accused of sexual assault now charged with embezzling thousands from church
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Kaitlyn Aguiles, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Carroll is facing 16 counts of embezzlement. This arrest comes about a year after Carroll was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old.
From Columbus County, N.C.: A former Baptist preacher has been arrested on embezzlement charges. Devin Carroll, who also worked as an in-school suspension aide, allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a church. The amount is reported to be $57,934.13, taken over several months in 2024. Carroll is facing 16 counts of embezzlement.
He allegedly used the stolen money to pay an outstanding loan and cover other personal expenses. This arrest comes about a year after Carroll was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old.
Further details on the case are available, including the specifics of the alleged embezzlement and Carroll's previous arrest. The church where the embezzlement occurred is Happy Home Baptist Church.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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