Canton, North Carolina (The Weekly Vice) -- Scott Gillis Murray, a 48 year old pastor at New Covenant Church in Clyde, North Carolina has been arrested on accusations that he broke into a woman's home and then stole a sex toy and a bottle of personal lubricant from her.
Haywood County authorities say Murray broke into the woman's home on Friday night, rummaged through her drawers and stole the woman's personal belongings. By Saturday, the pastor had turned himself in and had resigned his position at the church.
Police say Murray now faces felony burglary, larceny and possession of stolen property charges.
New Covenant Church senior pastor stated that he and his entire staff were shocked by the allegations. He stated that he was deeply grieving for the victim and praying for her, her family and Scott Murray.
Murray reportedly broke his leg while fleeing from the woman's house. He is scheduled to answer the charges in Waynesville District Court on August 13.
The Weekly Vice Opinion:
Just one element of this story that remains a bit murky at this point. It would appear that the device stolen would have to be a bit more elaborate than just an ordinary vibrator. All three charges were felonies, which hints that the item stolen would have been worth greater than $500.
But even at that high of a cost, I'm not sure I'd want the thing back.... would you?
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