Pastor removed from position after arrest

OKLAHOMA
McAlester News

Parker Perry | Staff writer

A McAlester pastor arrested Friday on a child pornography complaint has been removed from his position at the church.

Missionary Baptist Church released a statement Friday stating Larry Jones, 65, is no longer the leader of the church.

“In regards to the arrest of Pastor Larry Jones, the church held a special business meeting Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. and voted to remove him as pastor and a member of McAlester Missionary Baptist Church,” a statement reads.

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