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Church Safety Director Arrested for ICE Extortion Scheme

11/24/2025

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Authorities arrested Donald Doolittle, a 58-year-old church safety director in Houston, Texas, for allegedly posing as an ICE agent to extort money from a massage therapist.
He demanded $500 by claiming he would deport the therapist if she did not comply.
The alleged scheme unfolded when he attempted to pay for a massage and was told cash or Zelle payments were accepted.
Surveillance footage contradicted his denial.

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Authorities arrested Donald Doolittle, a 58-year-old church safety director in Houston, Texas, for allegedly posing as an ICE agent to extort money from a massage therapist.
He demanded $500 by claiming he would deport the therapist if she did not comply.
The alleged scheme unfolded when he attempted to pay for a massage and was told cash or Zelle payments were accepted.
Surveillance footage contradicted his denial.