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Longtime pastor with ministry ties in several states arrested on felony sex abuse charges
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Julia Scammahorn, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A 70-year-old man is being held on a substantial bond after his arrest. He faces serious charges, including unlawful relations with a minor.
From Pleasanton, Kan.: A 70-year-old man is being held on a substantial bond after his arrest. He faces serious charges, including unlawful relations with a minor. The man's occupation is that of a pastor, a position he has held for many years.
His background in ministry spans several states and decades. He was taken into custody at a justice center and is currently being held at a correctional facility. Further information about the case is available from the source.
The man's ministerial experience includes time in multiple states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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