Megachurch Pastor Busted In Underage Hooker Sting

The Christian Post reports:

A Virginia pastor was arrested during a sting operation to capture individuals seeking sexual relations with minors online. John Blanchard, a 51-year-old pastor at the Rock Church of Virginia Beach, was one of 17 individuals arrested in the operation, according to an announcement from Chesterfield County Police on Monday.

“During the two-day operation, detectives intercepted suspects who believed they were soliciting sex from minors through online and social media platforms,” explained authorities. Blanchard has been charged with felony solicitation of prostitution and the use of a vehicle to promote prostitution, according to Chesterfield Police.

As you can see below, this is a huge local scandal.