Robert Genevicz, pastor of Stratford Baptist Church
The pastor of Stratford Baptist Church, Robert Genevicz, 67, of Stratford, was arrested by Stratford police on March 18 and charged with first-degree larceny for allegedly being involved in the theft $170,000 from a parishioner, according to Lt. Frank Eannotti.
The arrest occurred after detectives followed up on tips from at least one parishioner and issued a warrant for Genevicz’s arrest. The investigation began in May 2013.
Stratford Baptist Church is on Huntington Road across from Paradise Green.