Waterloo pastor charged

Posted Oct 15, 2010 07:55:07 AM.

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Police have charged a minister in Waterloo with stealing from his church.
The senior pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church is alleged to have stolen more than $5,000 from the church over a 16-month period from 2009 to 2010.
Rev. Paul Hartig is charged with theft over $5,000 and due in court on Jan. 17.
Regional Police began their investigation in June after being contacted by members of the church concerned over missing money.
The pastor was arrested Wednesday.

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