(MEDFORD, N.J.

) A New Jersey pastor has been accused of sexually

assaulting children over the course of 16 years.

Harry Thomas, of Medford, is pastor of Come Alive Church. He was taken into
custody Wednesday.

The Burlington County prosecutors office says the 74-year-old pastor

assaulted four children between 1999 and 2015. No further details about the
cases were released as part of an effort to protect the victims identities.

A working number for Thomas couldnt be located, and it couldnt be

determined if he had an attorney.

Come Alive Church says in an email it will hold a press briefing Thursday
afternoon.

The prosecutors office announced Thursday that Thomas is charged with one
count of aggravated sexual assault, three counts of sexual assault and four
counts of endangering the welfare of children.