Now-former church director arrested for hidden camera found in church bathroom

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A now-former member of 2|42 Community Church leadership in Livingston County has been arrested after confessing to placing a hidden camera in a church bathroom, the church announced Saturday night.

According to a statement from the church obtained by 6 News, a staff member discovered a hidden camera in a unisex bathroom in the backstage area of the church’s Brighton location on Friday.

Upon confrontation, the church says former Worship Pastor Director Will Johnson confessed that he was the one who placed it there.

The church says he was “immediately terminated,” and staff proceeded to notify the local authorities, and Johnson was arrested by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office late Friday night.

While the church says there is no indication of additional hidden cameras placed in the facility, they plan to hire a third-party service to search church grounds.

The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. 6 News will update you with the latest. See a statement from the church below:

We are shocked and deeply saddened by this situation as the protection, safety, and privacy of every person who enters our church is our priority. Our commitment to you is to be fully transparent and care for all victims of this crime.

2|42 Community Church statement, Sept. 9, 2024.

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