John-Paul Miller, 45, whose wife Mica Miller died by suicide on April 27 and the investigation into her death captivated the nation, was charged in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with third-degree assault and battery on Wednesday, according to the Myrtle Beach Sun News.

Embattled Solid Rock church pastor John-Paul Miller spent the night in jail after he was arrested late Wednesday on an assault charge by Myrtle Beach police following a confrontation with a protester outside his Market Common church.

Following John-Paul Miller’s arrest, details about the former Myrtle Beach pastor were shared. Miller has gained national attention after allegations surfaced regarding his late wife, Mica Miller.

Days after the home of Solid Rock pastor John-Paul Miller was investigated by FBI agents, people were seen moving items out of the Market Common church on Tuesday, carrying what appeared to be furniture and equipment from the property.

Pastor John-Paul Miller is expected to appear in a Myrtle Beach court Thursday for a bond hearing after he was arrested and charged a day earlier with third-degree assault months after the suicide of

The South Carolina pastor whose wife was found dead in a North Carolina park earlier this year was arrested in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, apparently following a confrontation with protesters at his church.

Movers were seen at Solid Rock, the Myrtle Beach church where John-Paul Miller is the former pastor, removing items from the church.