Las Vegas Police Arrest Evangelical Pastor with Guns and Drugs, Sparking Counter-Terrorism Response

Sep 7, 2024, 07:18 PM

Las Vegas Metro police arrested an evangelical pastor from North Carolina for allegedly possessing guns and drugs in a hotel room. The incident, which occurred on August 20th at the Strat, initially sparked a counter-terrorism response. The pastor had flown to Las Vegas in a private jet, carrying an AR-15, a shotgun, and fentanyl powder. He claimed to be searching for his daughter in the tunnels underneath the city. Nexstar’s 8 News Now Investigators have learned.