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Reverend who called for Pastor G to step down: I've been accused

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Embattled "ROC" pastor Geronimo Aguilar is expected to be extradited to Texas Friday morning to face 7 felony counts in two child sex abuse cases.

Pastor G stepped down as the ROC's senior pastor Thursday. The man who called for Pastor G to resign is now admitting he once faced charges of his own.

Rev. Joe Ellison with the Virginia Christian Alliance says the temporary resignation announcement is no admission of guilt.

"I've been accused," said Rev. Ellison. "But God cleared me."

The admission comes as the Richmond Outreach Center announced Pastor G's temporary resignation. Ellison says his charges date back a decade.

"I have no animosity toward my goddaughter," said Rev. Ellison. "My wife and I still care for her a whole lot. It's just unfortunate. She said that I inappropriately touched her."

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Burglar drops from Radio Shack ceiling, dashes off empty-handed

A burglar drops from the ceiling of a Southside Richmond Radio Shack (Source: Richmond Police)

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Police are investigating a bizarre situation in South Richmond, where a man "dropped" into a crime. The suspect entered the RadioShack on Sheila Lane through the ceiling.

This is like something you'd see in a Hollywood blockbuster. Not only did this guy break into the store through the ceiling, but he ran out without stealing anything. Now, he could be facing criminal charges.

This is one suspect who sure knows how to make an entrance.

"We get a phone call that says somebody had broken into our store," recalled Sales Associate Jor'el Little. "We get to the store we see plaster all over the place."

It was 4:30 in the morning on Saturday May 11th. Little couldn't believe the scene.

"What," he exclaimed. "This is like some "Ocean's 11" type stuff going on. It's like weird."

Little doesn't even need to see the footage to describe the break-in. This bizarre entrance is burned into his memory.

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: Save money at RichmondMom.com

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Many parents do their best to save money entertaining and clothing their children. Here is how to save at many local shops around town - and it won't cost you a dime.

It's been five years since Kate Hall created RichmondMom.com as a go-to resource for local parents.

"It's now turned into an online magazine, so we have about 16+ writers who write about all sorts of topics," said Hall.

The site now gets about 200,000 unique visitors a year. Kate is busy with her own three kids, plus she wants to concentrate on writing her own children's books, so she's sold the site to the owners of "Hip to be Round".

"I've always been a supporter of the site, love RichmondMom.com as a reader, I've loved being a partner and a sponsor through Hip to be Round," said new owner Khrista Donahue.

RVA growth outpaces Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Richmond is growing faster than Chicago, Phoenix and San Diego, according to the latest U.S. Census figures released Thursday. The Capital has the biggest population growth in Central Virginia, adding more than 4,000 people between 2011 and 2012.

According to the census data, Richmond beats most of America when it comes to attracting new residents. The data comes as no surprise to Del. Jennifer McClellan, who said in a phone interview Thursday more and more Virginians are fleeing to Richmond from congested NOVA.

"Richmond has always been on the cusp of greatness, and now we're turning a real corner," McClellan said.

Robert Crum, executive director of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, agrees with McClellan's outlook.

Pastor G temporarily steps down from ROC

Geronimo Aguilar (Source: Richmond Police Dept.)

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Pastor Geronimo Aguilar has temporarily stepped down from his positions as President of the Board and Pastor at the Richmond Outreach Center due to child sexual abuse charges.

The move was announced in a statement from the ROC's Board of Directors on the church's website Thursday afternoon.

"While we believe the accusations against him to be completely untrue and unfounded, we have accepted his request for a temporary leave of absence," the statement said. "Considering the severity of the charges, he feels and we sympathize that his family and these legal matters deserve his full attention."

Richmond Police welfare check turns up animal covered in own waste

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Richmond Police say a welfare check in the Oak Grove neighborhood turned up an animal covered in it's own waste.

Animal control says this happens more than you might think. They are issuing a call for people to help them.

Richmond Police Officer Kelly Morley recently rescued seven cats in one night.

"Sometimes it seems like it's every other day," said Officer Morley.

Officer Morley recalls responding to a home in the Oak Grove neighborhood on a welfare check. She found the owner's cat covered in it's own urine and feces.

"It couldn't even stand up all the way," said Officer Morley. "It was just pretty bad."

Morley says the cat had spent its life in a cage. It has now been adopted thanks to Officer Morley and the Richmond Animal Shelter.

"I felt like I had to get the cat out of that situation," said Morley. "Every animal deserves a loving home."

ROC board of directors to meet on church's future

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Pastor Geronimo Aguilar's lawyer says The ROC board of directors will meet to decide its next step.

The church offers a number of programs to help the less fortunate and this investigation has many people questioning the ministry's future.

There are a number of people who have reached out through social media to say they are standing by Pastor G.

But NBC12 has reported that other faith leaders want him to step down. Now, others say it shouldn't be called a church at all.

The ROC is an independent organization and doesn't have to answer to a regional or state organization. 

As an organization the ROC already reaches thousands of people. NBC12 news crews have even been there to cover the church's large annual toy drive. On its website, the ROC advertises for more than a dozen other ministries that include help for drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness and children's outreach.