From Columbus County, N.C.: A former Baptist preacher has been arrested on embezzlement charges. Devin Carroll, who also worked as an in-school suspension aide, allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a church to cover personal expenses. The amount embezzled is reported to be $57,934.13, with the alleged offenses occurring over several months in 2024. Carroll faces 16 counts of embezzlement.

The stolen money was used to pay an outstanding loan and cover other expenses. This arrest comes about a year after Carroll was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old.

Further details on the case are available from the source, including the specifics of the alleged embezzlement and the circumstances surrounding Carroll's arrest.