Harrisburg, PA – Pastor Michael Arthur McMullen Sr., 68, is facing serious criminal charges following allegations involving a juvenile on September 8.
Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Filed
According to court records, McMullen has been charged with Felony Unlawful Contact With a Minor, Misdemeanor Corruption of Minors, and Misdemeanor Indecent Assault of a Person Less Than 16 Years Old. The charges stem from an affidavit filed after an investigation by local authorities.
Allegations Detailed in Affidavit
Investigators reported that the juvenile, identified as C.B., said she was being fitted for a robe when McMullen allegedly measured her waist without consent, touched her chest, brushed against her buttocks, and ran his hand down her leg. The affidavit states he made a sexually explicit remark and licked his lips while speaking.
A forensic interview conducted at the UPMC Child Advocacy Center supported the claims, with the minor expressing that she believed McMullen “wanted sex from her.”
Court Proceedings and Bail Conditions
McMullen was arrested on November 18 and appeared before Magisterial District Judge Marian Urrutia for a preliminary arraignment at 2:45 p.m. His bail was set at $25,000 unsecured. Court records show his preliminary hearing, initially set for December 11, has been postponed to February 5, 2026, at 1:45 p.m.
Community Ties and Church Involvement
McMullen’s public social media accounts identify him as a pastor at St. John AME Church and Executive Director of Robe Gifting International, along with several senior leadership positions in religious and business organizations.
His profile also references his attendance at the AME 1st District Aspire Youth Congress in July, a large youth-based church event held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He announced his wedding the same day as the alleged incident and later shared that he married on October 11, 2025.
Background Information
McMullen’s online biography lists him as a Harrisburg resident originally from Washington, D.C., educated at Harrisburg High School, Fuller Theological Seminary, and the University of Arizona Global Campus…