BRYAN, Ohio — A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people ...

An Ohio pastor has been found guilty of violating the fire code after running a homeless shelter out a church in Bryan, Ohio. An Ohio pastor wanted to help. Now, he has been found guilty over ...

A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people and others stay inside ...

A judge has found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. But his battle is not over with city leaders in Bryan, Ohio.

A Christian pastor’s year-long legal battle with government officials in Bryan, Ohio, over a homelessness ministry entered a new phase on Tuesday when the pastor was found guilty of a criminal ...

Judge finds Ohio pastor guilty of violating fire code while church operated as a temporary shelter The back entrance to Dad's Place Church is shown, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Bryan, Ohio. Credit ...