BALTIMORE (MD)
WBAL NewsRadio [Baltimore MD]
September 4, 2025
By Phil Yacuboski, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5
New charges were filed against a former Baltimore County youth pastor, who police said abused seven boys while he worked at Central Christian Church in Rossville.
A seventh victim has come forward, according to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger. Court papers said one victim told police that 52-year-old Thomas Pinkerton was a “father figure” to him “in a spiritual way,” meeting him when he was just 13-years-old.
The victim added that Pinkerton touched him inappropriately and, at one point, claimed when he kissed him, Pinkerton said that it was a “heavenly kiss” and that’s how Jesus would greet his disciples.
Police said there’s another victim in Georgia, where Pinkerton was living until he was arrested. He was extradited back to Maryland in August.
According to a statement, the church is offering counseling and spiritual support. Pinkerton remains in prison.