For weeks now, Pastor David McGee of Cross the Bridge, has been on a quest to rescue his estranged daughter from drug addiction and living on the streets of Las Vegas. Not long after arriving in Vegas, McGee was arrested for possession of multiple guns, including an AR-15, and fentanyl. An update has been posted to his ministry’s Facebook page.
“The truth will all come out in due season,” the post read.
David McGee’s Ministry Calls Out ‘Misleading and Incomplete’ Information After He Was Arrested in Las Vegas
On Aug. 20, McGee was arrested in his room at the Strat Hotel Casino & Tower for “drug and gun-related charges, all felonies,” according to local news. He had admitted to hotel staff that he had a gun and reported a gun missing. As they responded to the alleged theft, police found multiple guns, including an AR-15 with a scope, and fentanyl.
The pastor awaits his court date on Dec. 19. He did not appear in court on Aug. 21, due to medical reasons, police documents said.
As McGee awaits trial, he continues his quest to find his daughter, Sara Ashli McGee, who is said to be a drug addict and living in the tunnels of Las Vegas. McGee’s wife, Nora posted about Sara’s behavior: “She has been evasive, sometimes leaving but returning later, even the next day.” Notably, McGee has also admitted to battling drug addiction.
McGee’s ministry, Cross the Bridge, recently posted an update on the pastor’s endeavors and called for people to pray.
“Pastor David has a burning desire to rescue his daughter. She has been homeless for the last 8 years,” the post began. “He tried to support Sara when others wanted to cut her off and prevented the help she needed from arriving. This forced her to the point where she had to date men for money.”
The post went on to describe the story as the “biggest nightmare of every father…that his daughter would be in that situation.”
In response to news stories and reports of McGee’s arrest, the ministry wanted to respond to correct what it called “misleading and incomplete” information.
“You may have read and/or heard some disturbing news recently. Please understand that there is much incorrect, misleading, and incomplete ‘information’ and implications in what is being reported,” the post read. “The truth will all come out in due season.”
“Be patient, kind and loving. Love God, love people.” the ministry said. “Sensational headlines sell newspapers, increase clicks, and drive up ad revenue.”
“None of the money flowing to those publishing these stories will go towards rescuing Pastor David’s daughter, or any of the other 2000 people every year that go to Las Vegas and end up dead, not to mention destitute,” the ministry continued. “Such stories, however, will be used to try to tear down the good work of building God‘s kingdom.”
