Baltimore police arrest pastor accused of abusing six teens

Warrant says Thomas Pinkerton told boys ‘heavenly’ kisses on the lips were how Jesus greeted disciples

A former Maryland youth pastor has been arrested on suspicion of molesting at least six teenagers, the Baltimore county police department (BCPD) has said, alleging offenses between 2006 and 2010.

Thomas Pinkerton, 52, known as Pastor Tommy, allegedly told children in his youth group that it was normal for a pastor to kiss boys on the lips because that’s how Jesus greeted his disciples, according to an arrest warrant recently made public.