A former Texas pastor has been charged with soliciting prostitution after being caught in a sting operation. Terren L. Dames was fired from his position as senior pastor of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship (NDCBF) in Plano, Texas, for his “moral failure.”
On May 2, the Plano Police Department conducted a sting operation to apprehend suspects attempting to purchase sex, according to WFAA. On that day, police say that Dames, 51, called an undercover officer and offered to pay $150 for sex.
Dames then agreed to meet the undercover officer at a motel. Dames was recorded arriving at the motel and knocking on the door of a room he believed to be occupied by a sex worker. Dames also confirmed he was at the door via a text to the undercover officer.
After leaving the motel, Dames was stopped by police and read his Miranda rights. Dames reportedly told police that he was meeting a friend at the motel.
Dames then reportedly suffered a medical episode. The Plano Fire Department evaluated Dames and determined that his vitals were low but that he did not need to be taken to the hospital. He was released from the scene.
Earlier that day, Dames could be seen leading a devotional via NDCBF’s Facebook livestream.
“The fruit-bearing in our lives is a demonstration that we are successful,” Dames said during the video, during which he focused on the story of Gideon.
In June, Dames was indicted for soliciting prostitution as a result of his involvement in the sting operation.
In a statement given to WFAA earlier this week, NDCBF indicated that Dames had been removed from his role as senior pastor in May due to a “moral failure.”
The church did not mention the criminal charge against Dames.
“NDCBF leadership remains devoted to the church’s mission of making disciples and vision to empower each member to impact the world by doing the work of Jesus Christ,” the church said. “Sound, biblical doctrine remains a priority.”
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