Pastor Admits Sexually Assaulting 4 Minors: Prosecutor

A pastor at a Burlington County church has admitted to the sexual assault of four minors and inappropriate interaction with a fifth one over a multi-year period ending in 2015, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced.

Harry L. Thomas, 74, of Medford, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to Coffina.

Thomas was the pastor of Come Alive Church in Medford Township at the time of his arrest. The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office didn’t release details concerning his crimes out of privacy concerns for the victims. It did say that all of the assaults took place in Medford between 1999 and 2015.

He faces up to 20 years in state prison for the crimes, with no parole eligibility. Sentencing is scheduled for June 22.

Thomas founded the church in 1983, and began by holding services in a township building, according to the Courier Post. He also oversaw a Christian Rock radio broadcast before he began to host Christian concerts and festivals.

The attached image of Harry L. Thomas was previously provided by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office