A Clergy member was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting his daughter and striking his wife, whom he claims has mental health issues.
An Ohio pastor known for his controversial views on marital dynamics has been taken into custody following allegations of assault against his daughter and wife, whom he described as having a mental health issue.
Josh Lough, the former senior pastor of Grace Bible Church in Canal Winchester, is accused of assaulting his wife of two decades and one of his daughters during an incident at their home on December 8, as detailed in court records initially reported by The Roys Report. Following the incident, Lough’s profile has been taken down from the church’s website.
Authorities allegedly arrived at a residence linked to a pastor following a domestic disturbance report around 11 p.m. on December 8, and “detected screams emanating from within the home.” A detective who arrived at the scene reported seeing Lough “rushing down the stairs.” Upon being approached by the authorities outside his residence, Lough disclosed that he had a dispute with his wife, who faces challenges related to her mental well-being.
The family consists of two daughters and a son, as stated on the church’s website. A daughter of the pastor, known as TL, informed authorities that she was the one who sought assistance. She mentioned that she was unaware of how the altercation between her parents began since she was in the basement, but noted, “she heard a loud bang on the ground upstairs.”
TL reported that she went to see what was going on and witnessed her father holding her mother. The pastor’s daughter claimed she struck him to compel him to free his wife. After her father struck her, she reached out to law enforcement.
Authorities reported that the pastor’s spouse claimed he assaulted her. Both the pastor’s wife and daughter bore visible marks on their bodies. Pastor Lough has been booked and released on his own recognizance, with a court appearance set for January 7, 2025.