Connecticut Pastor Accused of Selling Crystal Meth Out of Church's Rectory

Mar. 15, 2025

Connecticut pastor Herbert Miller.Photo:Connecticut state police; Google Maps

Connecticut state police; Google Maps

A Connecticut pastor is accused of dealing crystal meth out of his church’s rectory.

Rev. Herbert Miller, 63, of the Woodbury United Methodist Church was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance, and use of drug paraphernalia, among other charges, according to aConnecticut State Police news release.

His arrest followed an investigation into a tip that he was selling drugs from the rectory next door to the church at 6 Church Street, according to police,Republican-Americanreports.

The pastor was found in possession of “crystal methamphetamine in both rock form and liquefied into a hypodermic needle prepared for injection,” police said.

Police found additional drugs and drug paraphernalia during a subsequent search of Miller’s residence, police allege, per theRepublican-American.

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source: people.com