December 2nd 2024.
On Thanksgiving Day, a rather unexpected situation unfolded at First Family Church in California. As Pastor Nick Neves responded to an alarm in the early hours of the morning, he found himself face-to-face with a burglar wielding an axe. However, this was not just any ordinary pastor. Neves was trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was definitely not afraid to use his skills to protect his church.
As the Antioch Police Department later shared on Facebook, the burglar was taken aback when he realized that he would be facing off against a pastor with martial arts training. Despite the burglar's initial attempt to fight back, Neves remained steadfast and managed to restrain him until the police arrived. It was truly a battle between good and evil, with Neves emerging as the victorious one.
In an interview with CNN, Neves revealed that he had been training in martial arts since his high school days. However, he never imagined that he would have to put his skills to use outside of a designated training facility. But on that day, Neves knew he had to take action in order to protect his church.
In his own words, Neves explained that he caught the suspect red-handed with stolen goods. He then proceeded to place him under citizen's arrest, but the burglar was not willing to go down without a fight. Despite the struggle, Neves managed to keep the burglar under control until the police arrived.
In true pastor-like fashion, Neves emphasized that his actions were solely meant to restrain the burglar in self-defense. He had no intention of causing any harm, but rather, his goal was to prevent the burglar from getting away and ensure that justice was served for his church.
The police arrived on the scene and took the burglar into custody. Although his identity was not immediately released, he is expected to face charges for burglary, robbery, and battery. The Antioch Police Department expressed their gratitude for Neves' bravery and also for the support of their community in fighting against crime.
Despite the thousands of dollars in damages caused by the burglar, Neves showed true compassion by extending an invitation for the suspect to return and attend a service at the church. As he stated, he would be more than happy to share the gospel with him and offer him a chance at redemption. In the end, Neves' actions not only protected his church but also served as a reminder of the power of forgiveness and second chances.
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