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The church pastor said there had been damage in the church, and it appeared the suspect had stolen food and ransacked the church by going through drawers and opening cabinets, according to the police report.
Police also found a screwdriver with a handle wrapped in black electrical tape sitting next to the door, and evidence that it was used to prying a lock open.
Dunfee admitted to entering the church about midnight and staying there all night, according to police. He also admitted to stealing food, causing the damage and ransacking the church.
He was arrested for felony breaking and entering and criminal trespass.
At his preliminary hearing Monday, Dunfee pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated trespass, a first-degree misdemeanor. He received a 90-day jail sentence with credit for serving nine days in jail and a $100 fine and ordered to stay away from Deliverance Tabernacle.
Judge James Sherron ordered a stay of execution of sentence and scheduled a review hearing for Dec. 31.
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