Pastor charged with felonies for embezzlement and larceny
- A former church pastor, Jeffrey Brian Merrow, was arrested for felony embezzlement and felony larceny on January 5, 2025, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.
- Church members reported that Merrow stole cash donations for hurricane relief and items meant for relief efforts, including generators and chainsaws.
- During an investigation, church members presented receipts for goods not purchased or services not rendered, which were paid for with church funds.
- Merrow was previously on supervised probation for a separate incident involving over $100,000 and was given a $5,000 secured bond.
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