Former Houston Minister Jailed For Embezzlement

A former minister at First Baptist Church in Houston has been arrested for allegedly embezzling about $823,000 in church mission funds. Allegedly, 40-year-old Jerrell Altic, a one-time missions minister, used the money for overseas trips for his family, groceries, and to pay for a doctorate degree from a bible college. The thefts reportedly started in June of 2011 and ended in November 2017.