Pastor Shawn Smith was employee at Family Dollar, he was arrested accused of stealing cash from the job
Bishop Shawn Smith, 48, is a pastor in Charlotte, NC. He has ties with Progressive Church of Jesus of the Apostolic Faith The Cathedral of Praise on North Tryon St. Bishop Smith was arrested on August 29, 2025 accused of stealing from the Family Dollar on 3529 South Tryon St where he was also an employee. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.
Bishop Smith was a preacher on Sundays but worked at the Family Dollar during the week to make some extra cash. Pastors get in trouble a lot.
Bishop Smith is accused of stealing $883.31 from the Family Dollar cash register during his work shift.
Family Dollar asset protection employees accused the pastor of stealing on the job and called police. 911 was dispatched to the Family Dollar location.
Cops arrived and Bishop Smith was arrested charged with larceny by employee.
