A Madison County church's leader is behind bars, accused of stealing from the congregation. Perry Mullins, 48, faces theft of property over $60,000 charges after Madison County deputies said he used the Liberty Grove Baptist Church's credit cards.
According to Madison County sheriff David Woolfork, Mullins served as the church business manager for the past two years. "It appears Mr. Mullins was in a position of trust. I believe he was a youth minister and just performed various duties throughout the church," said Woolfork.
Investigators said when questioned, Mullins admitted to charging more than $60,000 on the credit cards. According to those card records, $135,000 of unauthorized purchases were on the account.
Sheriff Woolfork believes Mullins used the credit card for personal use. "He was paying bills and that sort of thing," said Woolfork.
Mullins does not have a criminal history of embezzlement or theft. "He seemed to be very remorseful for his actions," said Woolfork.
Attempts to contact the church's minister Shannon Moses were unsuccessful. Mullins will appear in Madison County general sessions court on January 5, 2010.
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