Police: gambrills man accused of abusing children at christian school

MILLERSVILLE, MD — A pastor and former private school teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse after a months-long investigation by Anne Arundel County Police.

On May 1, officers responded to Elvaton Christian Academy in Millersville for reports of inappropriate sexual behavior by a former teacher toward students. Detectives later identified the suspect as 58-year-old William Auburn Jones of Gambrills, who served as a pastor at Jessup Baptist Church in Jessup and was affiliated with the missionary organization Mission Fields International.

Investigators say Jones worked at Elvaton Christian Academy from 2020 to 2025. As the investigation progressed, five victims were identified, and evidence was collected.

On July 25, detectives from the Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested Jones without incident. He faces charges of sexual abuse of a minor, fourth-degree sexual offense, and child abuse.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Anne Arundel County Child Abuse Unit at 410-222-4733 or the anonymous tip line at 410-222-4700.

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