Louisiana pastor arrested for felony theft
LEESVILLE, La. (WNTZ) – In July 2024, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) to investigate a theft at the First Assembly of God Church in Leesville.
As a result of the investigation and information obtained, it was revealed that former pastor Dock Jack Osteen III stole the monetary funds in question.
LSP AFO obtained a warrant for Osteen's arrest for theft of under $25,000. On July 12, 2024, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida arrested Osteen for the outstanding warrant. He is currently awaiting extradition to Vernon Parish.
The Louisiana State Police will serve as the lead investigative agency. The investigation remains active and ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through a convenient, anonymous, and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be accessed by visiting lsp.org and clicking the Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity.