In Norfolk, VA,
The pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church on Granby Street was arraigned in General District Court [yesterday] morning and remains in custody on child pornography charges. David William Smith, 35, was arrested Wednesday on 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
Police approached Smith on Tuesday and he waived his right to an attorney, Copeland said. The pastor confessed to police, spoke with his attorney the next day and was arrested, his lawyer said.
Copeland said Smith also taught youth classes at the church, which has a few hundred members. “He’s a good man with a problem,” Copeland said.
Smith was placed on leave from the church and will not be allowed on campus, according to an announcement on the church’s Facebook page.