Will Johnson, a former Worship Director at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton, Michigan, was arrested on Friday after a staff member discovered a concealed camera in a unisex bathroom located within the 2|42 Community Church campus.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Will Johnson Arrested for Installing Hidden Camera in Bathroom
Will Johnson was arrested after he admitted that he had placed the camera in the unisex bathroom on the church campus.
The 2|42 Community Church was notified about the arrest via email.
The church, in a statement, said that the camera was discovered by a staff member on Friday, September 13, and after Johnson’s admission, the authorities were notified by the church leadership, who immediately took the pastor into custody.
Will Johnson was the church’s former Worship Pastor Director.
After his confession, he was immediately terminated, and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 2|42 Community Church premises located at 7526 Grand River Ave in Brighton, MI.
A thorough search was also conducted throughout the church premises to ensure nothing else was hidden. 2|42 Church is located in Brighton, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Livonia, Monroe, Saginaw, and Taylor.
The 2|42 Community Church shared a statement on Facebook:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we must share with you some very disturbing news. Yesterday, September 13th, a staff member discovered a hidden video camera inside a unisex bathroom in the backstage area of our Brighton Campus. Will Johnson, our former Worship Pastor Director, confessed that he placed it there and was immediately terminated.
We chose not to live stream our services today due to the sensitive nature of our conversation and to focus on caring for our church family. We are shocked and deeply saddened by this crime and violation of our community. The protection, safety, and privacy of every person who enters our church is our priority. We are fully cooperating with the sheriff’s office as this is an ongoing investigation.”
Johnson’s behaviour has evoked anger and revulsion among the community, with several users slamming the pastor’s disgusting behaviour on Facebook.
One user stated:
“You’re a fraud and a disgrace. I pray everyone affected by your disgusting actions is able to heal and feel safe at their church with you gone.”
Another said:
“I hope you get what you deserve! What a piece of sh*t you are!”
