Police: Former Minister Arrested for Stealing Medication from Church Members

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, AR

According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, former Tontitown minister and music worship leader, Joshua Stanbery, was arrested after he admitted to stealing medication from several church members’ homes.

According to police records, Stanbery was employed by Cross Pointe Community Church in Tonititown.

A church member who reported their pain medication stolen told police the church later discovered that approximately 40 families may have been targeted by Stanbery.

The report states that Stanbery admitted to the pastor of the church, Larry Petton, that he had stolen the drugs.

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