A Seattle-area pastor was recently arrested by the police for drug trafficking.
A Seattle-area pastor was recently arrested by the police for drug trafficking. (Photo: Q13 Fox)
Pastor Steve Parker Leads Double Life as Drug-Dealer
Steve Parker who is a 57-year-old pastor in Seattle, Washington was arrested after he was pulled over in Mount Vernon. Detectives with the Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit had received a tip that Parker was dealing drugs in Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. The officials found several dangerous drugs including meth, fentanyl powder, fentanyl pills, cocaine, and heroin.
According to a post by Fox News, Steve Parker is an officer of Nest Ministries and director of Omni-Manna Services. This group helps “those who have had troubled pasts, addictions, or just down on their luck” with housing, employment, and counseling. He is married and lives with his wife, mother-in-law, and 14 registered sex offenders in Arlington, while he has a second house in Tulalip with his girlfriend.
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A Seattle-area pastor was recently arrested by the police for drug trafficking. (Photo:
Fox News)
Police Bust Meth-Peddling Minister Who Bragged About His Drug Dealing Prowess
Steve Parker was caught with 2.7 pounds of meth, over 2,000 counterfeit pills, fentanyl power, cocaine, and a loaded handgun. During the search of his home in Arlington, authorities saw multiple people fleeing the area but confirmed none of the sex offenders were aware of Parker’s drug business. A total of 30 firearms were recovered from his homes in Arlington and Tulalip, where he lived with his girlfriend and conducted his drug business.
According to court documents, Parker admitted to leading “a double life” and “bragged” about his abilities to sell drugs. He is facing charges of possession of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine, as well as money laundering and counterfeit controlled substances. Parker is being held in Skagit County Jail on a $750,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court. This bust serves as a reminder of the dangers of illegal drug activity and the consequences that come with it. The police are reminding the public to report any illegal drug activity to keep communities safe.
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