A pastor who once led a ministry for people struggling with same-sex attraction — but later shut down the ministry and apologized for his efforts — was arrested in Florida for allegedly trying to meet with a 14-year-old boy.
Alan Chambers, 54, was stopped by Orange County police before he “had the chance to harm a child,” per a report from WESH.
He has been charged with solicitation of a minor via computer, transmission of material harmful to minors, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
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Chambers allegedly used Snapchat and Telegram between February and May of this year to send sexually explicit messages and try to arrange a meeting.
He allegedly sent the 14-year-old a “picture of a white (male’s) torso laying in bed where the end of their penis was visible,” according to an affidavit.
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