Just after midnight on August 2, police were dispatched to the First Southern Baptist Church at 2401 South Ohio Street following reports of a burglary. The church's live-streaming cameras had captured someone inside the building using a flashlight.
A keyholder arrived to unlock the building for police officers. Inside, they found the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Joseph Daniel Graham. During the incident, Graham had caused significant damage: he broke a trophy valued at $200, damaged a digital light control panel worth $1,000, and ruined a musical wall plug costing $111. Additionally, he put out his cigarettes on the carpet, resulting in yet-to-be-determined damage.
Graham also indulged himself, opening coffee creamer bottles and consuming blueberry Pop-Tarts found within the church. According to his statement, he entered the building through an unlocked door.
Graham has been charged with burglary, damage to property, and theft.
