Brighton, September 17: A troubling discovery was made at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton, Michigan, when a hidden camera was found in a non-public bathroom on Friday, September 13. The camera, located in a unisex restroom used by staff, prompted immediate concern and action from church leaders. After the device was uncovered, the church conducted an internal investigation, leading to the arrest of Will Johnson, the church’s worship pastor director, who admitted to placing the camera with the intent to record individuals without their knowledge.

The case came to light on Friday when a staff member at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton discovered a hidden camera in a non-public, unisex bathroom. The camera was found in a backstage area of the church, which is typically used by staff and volunteers rather than the general public. The incident prompted immediate action from church officials, who then reached out to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office to report the violation, as reported by the New York Post. US Shocker: Mystery Man Gets Naked, Masturbates in Front of 6 Women, Manhunt Launched.

Following the discovery, the church conducted an internal investigation that quickly identified Will Johnson, the worship pastor director, as the person responsible. Johnson, who had been with the church for five years, was confronted by church leaders and subsequently admitted to installing the camera. He confessed to placing the camera intermittently over the past two years, targeting specific individuals known to use the bathroom. This revelation led to Johnson’s immediate termination from his position, CBS News reported. US Shocker: 49-Year-Old Army Veteran Fakes Using Wheelchair for Twenty Years To Claim Over USD 660K Benefits.

The situation escalated as Johnson was arrested by the sheriff’s office at his home in Howell. He was charged with tampering with evidence, surveilling an unclothed person, and using a computer to commit a crime. Johnson is currently being held at the Livingston County Jail with a USD 2,50,000 bond. The church is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation and has engaged a third-party company to ensure there are no other hidden devices in their facilities.

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