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Local pastor tells commissioners Latino residents fear calling police over immigration repercussions
3647571 · June 3, 2025
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Summary
A Fairfield pastor told commissioners county residents served by his ministry fear reporting crimes because of concern about immigration enforcement after a local arrest; commissioners acknowledged the concern and thanked the ministry for its work.
Mark Finfrock, pastor at First United Methodist Church (225 Ludlow), told the Butler County Board of Commissioners during public comment on June 3 that his church operates a weekly meal program and is hearing growing fear among Latino residents about calling police.
"We as an organization do 153 meals a week for those who are…
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