Winter Haven Pastor Arrested on Aggravated Battery of Minor Charges
Timothy Chaneyfield, a 42-year-old pastor at St. James United American Free Will Baptist Church in Winter Haven, has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) on charges including aggravated battery of a minor. Chaneyfield also reportedly served as…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 4, 2026 —
Timothy Chaneyfield, a 42-year-old pastor affiliated with St. James United American Free Will Baptist Church in Winter Haven, has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The charges against Chaneyfield include aggravated battery of a minor.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Chaneyfield reportedly held a position as a chaplain for Compassionate Care Hospice in Lakeland. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office had announced plans for a press conference to provide additional details regarding the arrest.
Further information concerning the circumstances leading to the arrest, specific details of the alleged aggravated battery of a minor, and Chaneyfield’s role at Compassionate Care Hospice were expected to be released by the PCSO. The exact date of the arrest was not immediately available.
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