A man who once guided spiritual life at Broad Street Church of Christ in LaGrange now faces felony theft charges after police say he took more than $200,000 from the church’s accounts.
⚖️ What Happened: Howard Lester, a former elder at the church, was arrested after LaGrange police issued a warrant for his capture. Investigators say Lester embezzled the money from the church’s business account while serving in leadership. He faces a second felony theft charge for allegedly taking more than $6,000 from a customer while working at Floors on Commerce, a flooring business in LaGrange, Georgia.
🔍 Between the Lines: The dual charges paint a pattern. One alleged theft happened in a house of worship where Lester held authority. The other happened in a retail setting where he was employed. Both involved people who had reason to trust him with their money.
The Sources: LaGrange Police Department.
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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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