SUMMARY: A fire at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in southern Dallas County heavily damaged the church offices, though the sanctuary was mostly spared. The fire, which started around 12:30 PM, saw 50 firefighters at the scene, one of whom was injured and transported to the hospital in stable condition. The church's 85-year-old pastor, who has been there for 48 years, safely escaped. The fire's cause remains under investigation. Despite the office damage, 75% of the pastor's books were salvaged, and he remains in good spirits, emphasizing faith and community support during this recovery period.

Several firefighters battled a blaze at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in far southeast Dallas on Friday.

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SUMMARY: Arlington Pastor Ronnie Goens, 51, was arrested and jailed in Tarrant County, charged with indecent assault and sexual assault following an adult woman's outcry. The investigation into Goens, a pastor at Coiya Christian Church, is ongoing, with limited information released. Goens, previously involved in Arlington Police's clergy partnership program and the Unity Council, turned himself in, with his bond set at $23,000. Police have not indicated the relationship between Goens and the alleged victim, nor have they ruled out the possibility of more victims. The church has not responded to inquiries as of late Friday.

Ronnie Goines, the lead pastor at Koinonia Christian Church in Arlington, turned himself into the Tarrant County jail on Thursday after being charged with sex crimes.

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SUMMARY: After an officer-involved shooting in Dallas, one of the suspects arrested, 19-year-old Deontay Quindel Moore, faces two counts of capital murder for a double homicide in March. Moore's bond is set at $1.5 million. The victims, 18-year-old Cameron Stacy and Kamari Smith Caps, were found shot to death in South Dallas. Social media conversations and cell phone data linked Moore to the crime. Previously, Moore had only an evading charge from 2022. The case also highlights concerns over Glock switches, which convert semi-automatic pistols into machine guns. More updates, including potential findings of switches in the stolen truck, are expected soon.

One of the three suspects arrested after a confrontation with Dallas police on Thursday was wanted for allegedly killing two 18-year-olds earlier this year.

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