Looks like the state of Florida now has a solid lead on rogue pastors spotlighted here in Hicktown:

Hey “pastor” Markus Bishop. Do you have a temper problem? Hopefully you will have to do some time in jail for punching your wife, dude.

Pastor Markus Bishop of Faith Christian Family Church has been arrested for allegedly punching his wife. Bishop has been the spiritual leader of the church for more then 25 years as well as a televangelist.

Markus Bishop could face up to a year in jail if convicted of a misdemeanor for simple battery. He will face a court hearing on March 31st.

In a Bay County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report, Margie Bishop states that she and her husband, Markus Bishop, returned from church on Sunday, March 16th, and got into an argument. The argument was said to be over one of Mr. Bishop’s friends. According to the incident report, Mrs. Bishop says after her husband said foul things to her she threw a glass of wine in his face. At that point, Mrs. Bishop says Mr. Bishop turned and punched her in the left eye with a closed fist. Mrs. Bishop left the home three days after the argument took place. She is now staying with her parents in Broward County.

Mrs. Bishop apparently sought medical treatment at Memorial Miramar Hospital where the Miramar Police were dispatched by the hospital. In Miramar Police’s report, the Officer wrote that he observed severe bruising to Margie’s left eye and upper left cheek area. Pictures were taken of Margie Bishop at the hospital.

Below is a letter written by Mrs. Bishop:

In the past, I have tried to deal with Markus’ violence and verbal abuse in different ways to no avail. For the benefit of the church and all those, including me, who continue to care for him, it is my sincere hope that he seeks and finally receives proper treatment for his problem.I am saddened, by his attorney’s public mischaracterization of the recent assault and their desperate attempts to focus the attention away from his brutal attack. I am confident the truth, as reflected in pictures and the medical records, will help all see through any smokescreen.The truth is simple. Markus sometimes gets mad and he hits me. It is my earnest wish that this will drive him to get right with God and right with the law.MARGIE BISHOPsource

Hat tip to Evangelist ET for story lead