Florida Sheriff Criticizes Baltimore Police Over Fugitive Pastor’s Arrest
A Florida sheriff has criticized Baltimore law enforcement, accusing them of providing no assistance in the apprehension of a wanted pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield, who was in Baltimore for a funeral before his arrest at an Orlando airport. The pastor is…
Baltimore, MD, August 5, 2026 —
A Florida sheriff has publicly stated that Baltimore law enforcement provided no assistance in the apprehension of a wanted pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield. The sheriff’s comments come after Chaneyfield was arrested at an Orlando airport. Authorities had been seeking the pastor in connection with accusations of a sexual relationship with a minor. Information provided by authorities indicates that Chaneyfield is also HIV positive, and investigators suspect there may be additional victims.
Chaneyfield was reportedly in Baltimore to attend a funeral prior to his arrest. The sheriff’s department has not provided further details regarding the nature of the alleged assistance requested from Baltimore law enforcement or the specific timeline of events leading up to Chaneyfield’s apprehension in Orlando. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The investigation into Timothy Chaneyfield is ongoing. Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information to come forward as they continue to explore the possibility of other victims.
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