Almarode works as a youth pastor at Salem Baptist Church in Stonewall and was approaching his third anniversary on the job. Pastor Dr. Mike Hawkins confirmed Friday morning that Almarode was terminated from that position after word of the arrest.



Some parents described the arrests as shocking. "It is and it's scary for our students. You know, I have a teenager, a young one, so it's you know, we didn't go to church there but still you have to always be careful I guess," said Brandy Pearce.