By David Brewer
The Huntsville Times
May 22, 2009
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2009/05/dekalb_county_preacher_convict.html
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| Billy Masters |
FORT PAYNE, AL- A DeKalb County preacher convicted of sex crimes eight years ago was arrested this afternoon for allegedly abusing a child sexually.
Billy Masters, 66, of Boaz was charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a boy under 12 and placed in the DeKalb County jail where he is being without bond.
Sheriff Jimmy Harris said Masters was arrested at his home. He said Masters also faces a charge of parole violation in connection with his 2001 conviction of sodomy involving three boys, also under 12.
DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris said the child was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church where Masters reportedly served as the pastor. The church is in the Kilpatrick community near Boaz.
Following his release from prison in 2007, Masters registered as a sex offender with the Sheriff's Department. Harris said Masters had a valid registration with the department at the time of his arrest.
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