The Police Report
August 20, 2015 in Sovereign Grace Ministries
Someone obtained a copy of the police report relating to Gene Emerson’s arrest on solicitation charges.
Here is the first page (click to enlarge): [WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT/LANGUAGE]
Here is the second page (click to enlarge):
and the third page (click to enlarge):
© 2015, Kris. All rights reserved.
BTW, I’m not in any way accusing the Williams (or any other family) of abusing their kids. I’m just saying that people in a toxic system get hurt.
I tried desperately to protect my own kids from toxic parenting. But I have owed my adult kids some therapy.
It’s life.
I would think that if I walked into a situation where I thought I was getting a legit massage, and then the talk turned to condoms and sexually explicit language about sexual acts-the F word, and offers to do things to my body parts-why in the world would I “play along”?
Sometimes I think living in the alternate universe where the sheeple accept whatever you say kind of makes you forget that the rest of the world isn’t like that. I don’t know the man, but maybe it’s possible he actually thought the officer would say, OH! You’re an SGM Pastor! Of course this was an honest mistake! Please forgive me for not assuming the best of you! And since I too am a sinner and have done worse than this, you are free to go, and please accept this donut as a token of my esteem and respect.
i’m still wondering — did he get sentenced to anything??
Long long ago…excellent and interesting post on the page before this. Thanks.
Everyone has to remember that Matt is a Pastor-college zombie drone that is incapable of thinking on his own outside of the context of SGM. This is why SGM pastors will ultimately go up in flames. They follow a humanistic view of Christianity it how it is applied in real-world circumstances. They get lost in the “better than I deserve” or “I’m the greatest sinner I know” or other christianeze-type thoughts that, although have biblical truth, are so misapplied to life that it amazes me how far they have removed themselves from biblical truth.
I always go back to “why”. This has all happened because SGM STOPPED following the Holy Spirit and started following men. Initially CJ, but then the Pipers and Harveys and “fill in the blank”. They fell in love with MEN and fell out of love with Jesus. It’s so simple, but so devastating.
Musicman – I don’t know when they found out, only per MW that it was not before the 7/12 send-off. One of the reasons that it may not have come out before is that the arrest was in the form of a summons, just like a traffic offense. I saw this when I viewed the entire court record. In other word, no magistrate, mug shot, fingerprinting, etc.
As for the arrest record (AKA the Commonwealth’s Complaint), it was already a public record, they just don’t make it easy to get until you find out that all you have to do is show up at the clerk’s office, ask for the court record, figure out what you want copies of and pay the nominal copying fee. You don’t have to deal with the police records dept. or file a FOIA reqest as long as the case has already been tried. BTW, others have obtained the same info, so look for this to come out in other ways.
Truth – you are obviously entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. I would agree that MW is naive and has consumed a life supply of SGM Kool-Aid, but I would not agree that he is dishonest
Yeah, I’m sure the cops and the judge are really feeling bad now that they didn’t “believe the best” about Gene’s intentions and actions. I’m sure they’ve exchanged their blue uniforms and black robe for sackcloth and ashes.
I’ve been thinking about that whole “believe the best” line that we were told to be subjected to. We were supposed to “believe the best” about other sinners and especially the local franchise manager (pastor) and his minions.
I don’t think you can support that in scripture. Jesus certainly didn’t believe the best about Judas’ intentions. Paul didn’t believe the best about the intentions of the people that harmed him (2 Tim 4:14).
Really, I think the whole bit was just a big smokescreen designed to keep them from being accountable to the very people they were supposedly serving.
In light of all the abuses over the years, the cover ups, the lies, the shunnings and degiftings, the lack of information and transparency, the system that was designed to keep the sheep from having a voice in any church matter (financial, leadership choices, etc.), arrest and conviction, the obvious spin, rewritings of history, quiet changes in major doctrines, I’m still expected to “believe the best”????
Scripture doesn’t “believe the best” about everyone in the pages I’ve read. It calls it out as it was. Wrong is wrong and evil is evil and sin is sin.
This isn’t rejoicing in anyone’s downfall or disgrace. If fact, considering the harm they’ve done over the years “it’s far less than they deserve” as they’ve left a lot of damaged people in their wake.
People of Destiny / PDI / Sovereign Grace Ministries / Sovereign Grace Churches. It’s a rigged game that was always designed to be in favor of the house all along and the PC has done well in training underlings in the craft.
Don’t believe the best. Believe the evidence.
Lastly, it would be rather enlightening to hear from the wives of some of these franchise managers. What was it really like behind the iron curtain? If they hadn’t been beaten (mentally, not physically) and programmed into submission into using all the “biblical/right” phrases and exhibiting all the “biblical/right” behaviors for so many years, what would they have to say about all of this?
Free — he got a sentence of 60 days, suspended, which means he does not go to jail.
A poster named ‘Ben’ seems to have seen the police video. His description of it at Thursday. 9:56 on Thewartburgwatch.com under the thread about the arrest corroborates the police record and though he chooses his words fairly carefully, it makes the police report read like a children’s story.
Brent’s post — ‘this is so basic’ — is spot on. I hope there is a full accounting to the congregation in an immediate called meeting, repeated on Sunday to ALL in attendance, not just the members. Those visiting need to know what they’re visiting. Matthew may have just fallen off the turnip truck, but sadly, this is not the first rodeo for the long-time SCR/Kw people, many of whom still consider other members and ex-members friends and ‘family’ no matter where they go to church now.
I believe some moneychangers’ tables have just been turned over, and the Lord is showing his cleansing power. Even if we haven’t all done worse things, we should all be shaking in our boots – not in fear, but in reverence. Aslan is on the move.
Roadwork – EXCELLENT comments!
Nickname – I can’t find the description of the video on WW even after searching through all the comments on the most recent posts. Could you copy and paste that part?
Kris,
I found the post on WW. The text is below. Yikes. I wonder if anyone can verify this is an accurate description.
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Here is something all of you may enjoy doing, it’s called the “Freedom of Information Act”, head on down to the Chesterfield courthouse and request a copy of these records for yourselves and learn of Gene’s outright deception, lying and attempt to cover all of this up through his ridiculous “I was only looking for a massage” comment he made to the church
In those records you will find how Gene was caught surfing the website “backpage.com” which police actually use as bait for men who solicit prostitutes in Richmond, the ad that he responded to was for “escort service”, it said NOTHING WHATSOEVER about “massage services”. Backpage.com is used by scummy people that want sex on the side, it’s like a dirty craigslist. Isn’t it funny that a preacher would know about such a website, hmmmmmm. It makes you wonder how long he’s been using that website, don’t worry more on that later.
After reaching out to the undercover officer on backpage, he then shows up to the hotel, knocks on the door, walks in an immediately kicks off his shoes like a professional solicitor of hookers, asked her how much for oral sex…….and get this, he also asked her how much for ANAL sex. After she informed him of the price, he said “ok”, stripped off ALL OF HIS CLOTHES and began to grope the police officer. All of this was recorded on video tape including Gene’s…..hmmmm, fully ready to go “manhood”!!
Clearly Gene has been doing this many times before and is used to taking advantate of young girls for sex, lying to his wife, lying to his church but still admonishing and sometimes removing people from his church for living an “ungodly lifestyle”.
This church and its leadership are one of THE MAIN REASONS people today view Christians as immoral hypocrites and God will judge them all for causing innocent people to stumble away from God.
Kingsway and Gene are lying to everyone, the fact that he is still considered per Matthew in “good standing” shows how hypocritical this entire church body really is. Gene got caught and instead of simply confessing his sins, he lied to cover it up. Too bad he didn’t know about the freedom of information act. Crap always comes to the surface eventually.
It’s shameful to all of them, completely shameful.
Kris
I think Outthere and I clicked “post” at the same exact time. Please feel free to delete mine.
Ack. It sounds like the video is even worse than the police report.
There’s no way this was Mr. Emerson’s first “lapse in judgment.”
Let’s review again what Matthew Williams said to his congregation when making the announcement about Mr. Emerson’s resignation:
Matthew Williams may be the nicest guy around, but if he didn’t do more due diligence before making these remarks to his church, then he really doesn’t have what it takes to be a pastor.
Also, why did Gene Emerson get to “resign”? Why weren’t they announcing his firing?
There should be a full accounting of all of Gene’s “ministry” expenses (credit card and petty cash) and it should go back as far as it needs to go.
While this should be initiated internally, we all know it won’t be. Contributions should go to $0.00 until the consumers (members) are satisfied with the accounting.
Next up: Who owns the building?
absolutely not if that description is true.
To continue my thought –
If all this information is readily available to anyone willing to dig a little, why didn’t Mr. Williams go view it for himself before getting up in front of his people and making such supportive statements about Mr. Emerson’s lies?
If Mr. Williams DID view even just the police report but still is willing to think Gene Emerson is NOT lying when claiming “nothing illicit happened,” then Mr. Williams is delusional.
If Mr. Williams did NOT bother to hunt, but just took Mr. Emerson’s word for what happened, then he is an exceptionally irresponsible and foolish leader.
The video is far worse than the report.
Brent, have you seen the video? If so, is the account posted above accurate?
I thought the court records show that he was given a 60 day suspended sentence.
sorry, i missed that
thanks :-)
There is a Lieutenant from the VA State Patrol who is an usher and member in Kingsway Community Church. He has been encouraged by other law enforcement personnel to file a FOIA request for the video.
In addition, I was told by law enforcement that the lawyer for the church should be asked by the church, who has a vested interest, to file a FOIA.
The video will have to be edited from what I understand in order to protect the identity of the undercover officer. Most, if not all of the audio, should be available.
I know I am harping on Matthew Williams’ remarks, but I think it’s really important for anyone remaining at KingsWay to understand just how twisted the leaders’ handling of this incident actually is.
Yes, it’s true that we are all sinners. All of us have sinned. But the Bible makes it clear that certain sins have especially grievous consequences, and certain people – like pastors – will be held to a higher standard.
If your pastor is standing up there and claiming that Gene Emerson “humbly acknowledged a serious lapse in judgment” – HUMBLY acknowledged! – then your pastor is deluded. And lying to you. There was no “humbly” about this acknowledgment. Mr. Emerson is by all accounts still trying to minimize things, still trying to claim some sort of big misunderstanding! Mr. Emerson is still trying to portray himself as the victim of overzealous police! As of Sunday’s announcement, he was still maintaining that he is innocent of anything “illicit” – when it is very clear from the police report alone that he was committing a crime and that it almost positively was not the first time he committed this crime. Plus, Mr. Emerson was convicted.
How is ANY OF THAT “humbly acknowledging”?????
The fact that Matthew Williams used that lingo and stood up there and deceived his congregation means that the KingsWay people are still being led by non-qualified men.
Kris – you can delete my copy of the Wartburg commentary. I just cut and pasted, and Pete Berry’s is much cleaner.
Kris and others,
Matthew’s behavior demonstrates the profound deception and brainwashing that has taken place in the lives of those who attend any SGM church. Matthew has a long history of defending Gene and coming to his rescue, even in light of glaring evidence that he should do otherwise.
I would consider Matthew to be one of the most deceived individuals I have ever dealt with in my long history of being exposed to those crippled by SGM/Kingsway’s toxic and cultish ideologies and practices.
The power of spiritual deception at play here cannot be overstated. People have lost everything rather than renounce this adherent organization… marriages, families, even some to suicide.
The Holy Spirit must cause the scales to fall from their eyes lest they remain blind and in the dark, and continue to be unable to help anyone in their camp. I am sure Kingsway is under the delusion that they have the spiritual insight to help Gene and those affected by his behavior but they, by definition, do not. It is the blind leading the blind…. like being in a cave when the light goes out, groping around in the darkness.
Only those on the outside, who know where you are at can come to your rescue. In my opinion, this is what this blof is all about …. “coming to the rescue.”
Members of Kingsway, you would do well to take a few days to read the stories and entries on this blog. It is not evil. It is a flickering light to help you see your way out of the darkness.
Sorry,
I meant to spell “abhorrent organization” not adherent organization.
I wonder the same thing. I now that someone can go down to the courthouse and look at the records for the trial etc. (I even called and they said you could do there and do that for this case.) It is possible that the trial records give more of these details (even if the person wasn’t able to see the actual video).
With that said, I do wonder why more of the details that this person commenting as “Ben” claims aren’t in the police report if they are in fact true. The police report different circumstances. Thus am inclined not to believe this till there is someone who is known goes there and verifies this information.
I have not seen it but have knowledge of it. I can’t verify all the details above. I hope it becomes public soon. I hope those that view it will comment. Of course, this is exactly what Mickey Connolly and Matthew Williams should do. Get the video. Report on the video. But since they can’t be trusted – members must do it for them or demand it of them. Mickey and Matthew should also press Gene for the truth. But again, they can’t be trusted to be open, honest and transparent if Gene is open, honest and transparent with them. That’s why the video/audio is important. It doesn’t lie. Neither does the arrest report we already possess.
Matthew should tell the church this Sunday that he is going to get the video and show the video to any member who is interested. Those who don’t want to see it (which I understand) can be provided a report that contains details. This will vindicate the police who have been maligned and serve as a witness against Gene’s sins. Most importantly, this reverences the holiness of God and the righteousness of Christ which we are to seek first (Matt 6:33).
I hope Gene is restored but his repeated “Lord almighty please forgive me” and “Jesus please forgive me” mentioned in the arrest record are not expressions of godly sorrow. They reflect worldly sorrow in religious speech (2 Cor 7:8-11). If Gene was truly repentant, he would not have sought to cover up his crime at the time of his arrest and his sin for the last three months.
Gene was once a dear friend. Foremost, I hope he is restored to Christ. That is his fundamental problem. Then to Liz, his children, Kingsway, all the churches he oversaw in SGM like Living Faith Church, and those he abused, mistreated and slandered over the years. That can’t happen unless he humbles himself. Gene’s primary problem, like C.J.’s, has been the love of reputation. That has been taken away. Now, I hope he is left with Jesus. He can still enjoy the rest of his days serving the Lord with family and friend though never in ministry as a pastor.
As I’m thinking about this some more, it strikes me that what “Ben” shared on WW about the video really doesn’t match up with the police report, which we know is legitimate. Can both accounts be true? Would the officer have omitted so many of these details in her summary? Like the part about discussing the different prices and different acts? Or the part about Mr. Emerson’s removing all his clothes?
I am withholding any further judgment about the purported details from the video until someone can confirm that this is what was recorded.
The police report is still d**ning enough.
Instead of “in good standing” should GE not, at the least, be under church discipline?
In light of recent events at KingsWay Community Church in Midlothian, Virginia I would like to offer help to anyone feeling a need to process what they have experienced as a result of their participation with this organization. I am hoping a “support group” will develop accordingly but am also able to meet with anyone on an individual basis.
At the very least, I encourage anyone adversely affected by their exposure to this organization to seek professional counseling.
There are also multiple reading resources available at http://www.symboulosmisitries.org under the Books tab. You can also email me at bob@symboulosministries.org.
Praying for my brothers and sisters,
Bob Dixon
Oops… that’s http://www.symboulosministries.org
Kris – I thought the same thing, too. But the report stops abruptly, so maybe there is more we don’t know about…? And it’s not based on a recording, it’s the officer’s recollection. Or, maybe Ben watched the video once and misremembered who said what…?
I believe that the ladies at TWW are pulling the posting from “Ben” until they can get confirmation that he actually saw the video.
I am praying for the young adults of Kingsway. Maybe Bob Dixon can offer a support group for them?
Imo, that is the demographic most negatively affected by the fall-out at CLC.
I think it is true that those with previous non-SGM experience, have an easier time separating truth from untruth and, leaving unwanted baggage behind when they join a new church. Those individuals who grew-up in SGM have a pretty narrow perspective of Christianity.
Please be careful people. There are a few people close to GE who may be responsible to watch the video to deal rightly with him.
But for the rest of us……can anybody watch a naked guy groping a woman video, and not call it immorality and forbidden by God to watch?
Just this police report is bad enough to disqualify him for a very long time, if not forever, from any sort of ministry. You don’t need to watch a graphic video.
Nickname said, “How could he have possibly done this to his family and to those who came to hear him preach every week, paying his salary? How could he have possibly planned to interact with a person with so little regard for their morality? How could a person who portends to devote his life to bringing people to Christ have no regard for the soul of this person he intended to cheapen and use?”
It’s done one bite at a time. One sell out of a member of your congregation’s confidence in order to please your supervisor. One little confidence shared, one little snicker at someone who is not as holy as you, one little hardening of your heart to the child of the single mom in the church as you exalt the Ceej. This is how you go from point A to point B.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
According to the police report posted above, Gene Emerson said, “Lord almighty please forgive me” and “Jesus please forgive me.”
All that just for going to get a massage?
I think it has been established that, in this situation, the government did not get it wrong. Gene did in fact solicit a prostitute for the reasons prostitutes are solicited.
The issue now (for me) is that Kingsway still has the same message up. And SGM has been silent. These are men who definitively do not know how to lead…
Stunned-
“All that just for going to get a massage?”
No way!
Is the church going to give Gene severance pay? Seems absurd to ask except for the CLC track record.
Long, long ago, thank you. Your 8/21post explains alot.
Wonder what the police officers thought when ‘Sean’ told them he needed a ‘massage’ because of the pressures of his job as pastor? The big fancy building, the home address in an upscale subdivision, the job as a pastor probably looked fairly cushy to the arresting officers whose jobs include laying their lives on the line every shift.
I am more grieved than I can say for the family members whose lives have been forever changed through no fault of their own. Who will they ever be able to trust?
In the spirit of Haiku, I feel like we should have a whole thread dedicated to each person filling in the blanks. Then, send the whole document to the big dogs.
“I was church disciplined for _______________________ while ______________________ got a pass for _______________________________.”
I think everyone would be so quick to extend forgiveness and care, but it’s the lack of the grace we’ve received for so much lesser sins that makes it all so painful.
“I am more grieved than I can say for the family members whose lives have been forever changed through no fault of their own.” Nickname
I agree. And, those SGM leaders better not pull the ‘guilt-trip the wife’ card, blaming her for failing to romance her husband! He is 100% responsible for his behavior.
%yrs said….”But for the rest of us……can anybody watch a naked guy groping a woman video, and not call it immorality and forbidden by God to watch?”
I thought the same thing. Seems like viewing porn. Reading the police report was bad enough.
5yrs said….”But for the rest of us……can anybody watch a naked guy groping a woman video, and not call it immorality and forbidden by God to watch?”
I thought the same thing. Reading the police report was bad enough.
About the last thing I’d ever want to see is an old geezer like Sean in his birthday suit.