Megachurch Pastor Sergio Guardia Convicted of Burglary and Stalking

Home Invasion by Pastor

• 💡 A man, later identified as Pastor Sergio Guardia, was caught on security camera breaking into Marie Columna's home.
• 🎯 The incident occurred while Columna was away for the weekend with her two children.
• 🔍 Columna recognized the intruder as her pastor from Thomas Road Baptist Church, a large 24,000-member congregation.

Pastor's Escalating Behavior

• 💬 Columna described Pastor Guardia as "extremely nice" and "charismatic" before her divorce.
• ⚠️ After her divorce, Guardia's behavior became increasingly odd, including showing up at her house unannounced with groceries.
• 🏠 He would sometimes appear on her porch, making it difficult for her to avoid him.

Investigation and Conviction

• 🚨 Columna called the police after witnessing Guardia entering her daughter's bedroom via a live security feed.
• 🚓 Law enforcement responded with guns drawn and a police dog, but Guardia had already fled the scene.
• ⚖️ Guardia was charged with burglary and stalking and has since been found guilty.
• ❌ He is no longer employed by the mega church.