Former Angleton pastor arrested, charged with sexual assault, police say

ANGLETON (TX)
KTRK - ABC 13 [Houston TX]

March 26, 2026

A former Angleton pastor was put behind bars this week after being accused of sexually assaulting someone, according to investigators.

The Angleton Police Department said 61-year-old Alex Montealegre was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a sexual assault investigation that began in January.

Police said the incident happened in July 2025. Montealegre, who police say now faces a charge of sexual assault, was taken into custody and booked into the Brazoria County Jail.

According to Angleton PD, Montealegre is a former pastor of La Vida Church.

The department said an investigation into the case remains ongoing.

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