Church youth coordinator reportedly arrested for child porn possession
01/03/2023 2:26 pm PST
SAN ANGELO, Texas (TCD) -- A 28-year-old church youth coordinator was allegedly arrested for possession of child pornography.
According to a news release from the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed in the 1100 block of South David on Dec. 29. Upon further search, an arrest warrant was reportedly issued for James Needham, a youth coordinator for the House of Faith Church.
Needham allegedly turned himself in to the McCullough County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, Dec. 31. According to the Sheriff’s Office, "During the post-search warrant investigation, information was obtained indicating a possibility of inappropriate contact with victims."
The Sheriff’s Office said Needham was terminated from his position upon the church learning about the arrest.
In a statement obtained by KIDY-KXVA-TV, House of Faith Church executive director Marci Menchaca said, "The charges listed are not in any way related to House of Faith or House of Faith participants, and no allegation has been made involving House of Faith. We have no knowledge of any inappropriate conduct having occurred with House of Faith participants."
Menchaca added, "Our highest priority is the safety and care for our children, youth, and families. We will continue to pursue safety in every part of our ministry and review procedures to determine if anything should be added to them."
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