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Former New Deal preacher arrested, accused of child sexual abuse
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Chelsea Collinsworth , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information can be found through news sources such as CBS7 or KCBD, which have reported on the arrest and charges filed against the former preacher.
A man from the Lubbock area is facing charges related to child abuse. He was taken into custody by US authorities and is currently being held. The alleged incident occurred while he was working in a community near Lubbock.
Details about the case are available through local news outlets. The investigation into this matter began last year. The individual is being detained on a significant bond.
Further information can be found through news sources such as CBS7 or KCBD, which have reported on the arrest and charges filed against the former preacher.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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