Pastor of Jessup Baptist Church charged with child sexual abuse and child abuse
(July 26, 2025) Yesterday, law enforcement officials in Maryland reported that back on May 1, Anne Arundel County Police Officers were called to respond to Elvaton Christian Academy in Millersville for a report of a child sex offense complaint. Officers met with the mother of a student who reported inappropriate sexual behavior by a former teacher toward her child. While on the scene, officers met with another parent who reported similar inappropriate sexual behavior towards her child and implicated the same former teacher.
A criminal complaint was filed against the former teacher at Elvaton, and that teacher was identified as 58-year-old William Auburn Jones of Gambrills. Jones is also the Pastor of Jessup Baptist Church in Jessup. Detectives from the Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit opened an investigation into the alleged abuse.
In addition to being the Pastor of Jessup Baptist Church and a teacher at Elvaton Christian Academy from 2020 to 2025, Jones is also affiliated with the global missionary organization Mission Fields International. Throughout the investigation, additional interviews were conducted, and evidence was collected. Currently, five victims connected to Jones have been identified.
Charges filed against William Auburn Jones include sexual abuse of a minor, sexual offense – fourth degree, and child abuse. On July 25, 2025, detectives from the Fugitive Apprehension Team took Jones into custody.
Although an arrest has been made, the Anne Arundel County Police Department urges anyone with information regarding these incidents or the suspect, William Auburn Jones, to contact the Anne Arundel County Child Abuse Unit at 410-222-4733. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the Anne Arundel County Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
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(Source and William Auburn Jones mugshot: Anne Arundel County Police Department)
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