BRYAN, Ohio — A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people ...

An Ohio pastor has been found guilty of violating the fire code after running a homeless shelter out a church in Bryan, Ohio. An Ohio pastor wanted to help. Now, he has been found guilty over ...

A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people and others stay inside ...

A Christian pastor’s year-long legal battle with government officials in Bryan, Ohio, over a homelessness ministry entered a new phase on Tuesday when the pastor was found guilty of a criminal ...

A judge has found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. But his battle is not over with city leaders in Bryan, Ohio.

Dad’s Place pastor charged for keeping church open 24/7 amid safety violations files a lawsuit against Bryan, Ohio city officials. Getty Images/istockphoto Officials in an Ohio city are being ...

Pastor Chris Avell who faces charges for keeping Dad’s Place church open 24/7 amid zoning violations is suing the city of Bryan, Ohio ... the Bryan Fire Chief has found numerous, ...

Judge finds Ohio pastor guilty of violating fire code while church operated as a temporary shelter The back entrance to Dad's Place Church is shown, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Bryan, Ohio. Credit ...

By PATRICK AFTOORA-ORSAGOS. A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless ...

Chris Avell, pastor of Dad’s Place Church in the city of Bryan, could face a $200 fine and up to 60 days in jail if he continues to lket people to stay inside his church around the clock without ...

The back entrance to Dad's Place Church is shown, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Bryan, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos) A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges ...