US pastor arrested for selling meth – exchanged drugs ‘to watch gay couples have sex'
A Connecticut pastor has been arrested in the US after police alleged he was selling methamphetamine from his residence and even at his local church.
Rev. Herbert Irving Miller, 63, was pulled over on February 9 by Connecticut State Police due to driving a vehicle with a suspended registration.
During the stop, Miller was discovered in possession of crystal methamphetamine, both in solid rock form and prepared for injection using a hypodermic needle, as stated by Connecticut State Police in a release to local media.
He faces multiple charges including possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to sell or dispense narcotics, and possession of a controlled substance.
Additionally, Miller was charged with operating an unregistered vehicle and operating a vehicle without the minimum required insurance, according to a police report.
He was subsequently released on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on February 23.
Miller served as the pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Shelton before assuming the role of pastor at Woodbury United Methodist Church in July 2023, as reported by the Connecticut Post.
The local TV station WFSB reported the Woodbury Police Department had received a tip regarding Miller's alleged drug dealing activities from his residence adjacent to the church.
According to USA Today, neighbors noticed increased traffic at Miller's home, and a meth pipe was reportedly found near the church.
Authorities, as per Church Leaders, a Christian news site, claim Miller was providing drugs to gay couples in exchange for watching them engage in sexual activities.
In response to the situation, Woodbury United Methodist Church issued a statement through Patch, a local news platform, expressing their shock and sadness over the circumstances.
The church emphasized its commitment to respecting privacy and allowing the legal process to unfold while expressing hope for Miller's recovery and healing for all affected by addiction.
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