
A youth pastor at the Anchor Church in Texarkana is in the Miller County jail on charges of sexual assault involving a teen church member.

David Farren, 41, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on three charges of first degree sexual assault, according to officials. Farren’s alleged misconduct with the girl occurred when she was 16 and 17 years of age.

Farren is expected to make an initial court appearance before a Miller County judge sometime Thursday. Bail is expected to be set at that time.


Each of the three counts of first degree sexual assault for which Farren was arrested Wednesday is punishable by six to 30 years in prison.anonymously using this website.

Anchorage Police are investigating the death of 44-year-old Sophie Macar. Macar`s body was found on May 12, 1995 between a house on 4th Avenue and the American Tire Warehouse off Unga Street. Macar had been struck in the face and was missing her pants. She had been strangled and a wooden pallet had been placed on top of her body. If you have any information as to the person responsible for the murder of Sophie Macar, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP, or submit your tip anonymously using this website.

Anchorage Police are asking for your help in solving the homicide of John Michael Martin. On Wednesday, May 11, 1994, Mr. Martin was seen alone at the Village Inn Restaurant located at 1130 East Northern Lights Blvd.