BALITMORE COUNTY — Detectives have arrested 59-year-old Thomas Brackett for abusing minors while working as a teacher and youth pastor from 1984-1985.
He's been charged with child abuse by a custodian, sexual abuse of a minor and a third degree sexual offense.
The arrest comes after allegations surfaced that Brackett abused at least two children while working in Baltimore County.
At the time, he was a third grade teacher at Tabernacle Christian School. The victims were between the ages of 8-11.
Witnesses allege several church elders were aware of the abuse.
When he was arrested, he had been working for a church in South Carolina.
Baltimore County Crimes Against Children detectives began their investigation earlier this year once they were notified.
Brackett remains on home detention until May 3 sentencing at 1:30 p.m.
Police are searching for any additional victims that may have been in contact with Brackett. If you or someone you know was victimized by Brackett, please contact Baltimore County’s Crimes Against Children Unit, at 410-887-7720.
