TEXARKANA (TX)
KTAL-TV/NBC affiliate [Shreveport LA and Texarkana TX]
February 23, 2026
By Dominique Woods
A pastor in Texarkana has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape case.Police: Mom arrested for cruelty after ‘getting her lick in’ on 13-year-old
Cedric Monteze Sharp, 51, was arrested on Wednesday, February 11, on five counts of rape, according to court documents. Sharp serves as the pastor of Bright Star Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana. Initially, he was being held at the Miller County jail, but has since been released.
Details regarding the allegations have not been released at this time, but Sharp is prohibited from harassing or communicating with the victim.
He is also prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages or any controlled substances or medications unless prescribed. Additionally, he is not allowed to carry a firearm or ammunition.
Sharp’s next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, at 9:00 a.m. More information will be provided as it becomes available.