Former Mesquite Teacher, Coach Arrested, Accused of Child Grooming at Christian Center

Former Mesquite teacher, coach arrested, accused of child grooming at Christian center

A 32-year-old Crandall man and former teacher/coach in Mesquite schools was arrested last week on a child grooming charge.

Former Mesquite teacher and coach arrested on child grooming charge, police say

A former Mesquite teacher and coach has been arrested and charged with child grooming, police said on Wednesday. Mesquite police said on Oct. 2, they received a report of an alleged child grooming case at the Christian Center of Mesquite on E. Cartwright Road. Through their investigation, the suspect was identified as 32-year-old Matthan Lough, of Crandall, police said. Mesquite police obtained a warrant, and Lough was arrested. The Christian Cen

Pastor’s Son Arrested – 710am KURV

A North Texas pastor has resigned after the arrest of his son. Matthan Lough is accused of child grooming at the Christian Center of Mesquite. The 32-year old was a teacher and served as a club volleyball coach, according to police. The church said in a statement that their “immediate priority is to support and seek justice for the victim and her family.” They’re also in the process of finding a new Senior Pastor

Investigation leads to arrest in Mesquite child grooming case

Mesquite police arrested a 32-year-old Crandall man on a child grooming charge following an investigation that began Oct. 2 at the Christian Center of Mesquite in the 4400 block of