An American pastor was arrested on Wednesday and charged over his alleged involvement in nine armed robberies.
John Thomas Lindsey, 47, a pastor of True Love Church of Refuge in Charlotte, North Carolina, was charged with nine counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. He was also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.
His alleged accomplice, Fernando Hernandez-Castillo, 24, was also arrested.
The robberies took place at a number of businesses including 7-Eleven stores between 19 January and 27 December last year.
The True Love Church of Refuge released a statement after Lindsey's arrest on Facebook yesterday.
It read: "We, the leadership and membership of True Love Church of Refuge, are deeply saddened and disappointed that our leader and brother, John Thomas Lindsey, is facing charges associated with criminal activity.
"Though we denounce any involvement he may have had, we love him and will continue to pray for him.
"The ministry will continue to stand strong despite the latest allegations and will continue to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom."
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