# Pastor Charged in Amarillo Sting

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Podcast: [Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429)
Published: 2026-06-16T13:36:59+00:00
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A Amarillo pastor, David Ritchie, 42, has been arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution after a DPS sting operation over the weekend—just weeks after he preached at his own church, which now has removed his name from its website. He’s not alone: seven other men were also arrested in the operation, facing similar charges and some additional offenses like carrying weapons or possessing weed. The church hasn’t officially commented, but this isn’t Ritchie’s first brush with the law—he previously taught religion at WT. The story’s just getting started. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bf3f4f60f00a25e5

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