Youth pastor accused of stealing $20,000 from apartment complex where he worked | 11alive.com

William Townsend faces theft charges after police said he used his position as an employee of the Greenwood at Marketplace Apartments to steal from them. The complex reported the alleged crimes Aug. 17.

Authorities booked Townsend into the Fulton County Jail on Oct. 4, where he faces charges of theft by taking and fraud.

11Alive learned this is not the first time Townsend faced theft charges. According to previous records, Union City Police arrested him for identity fraud and theft, however, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute and dropped the charges.

Youth pastor accused of stealing $20,000 from apartment complex where he worked | 11alive.com