Arkansas Priest Accused of Drowning Cats After Tip Led Police to Find Horrific Setup At His Home
Charles Thessing, 63, a priest at St. Michael Church in West Memphis, faces aggravated animal cruelty charges. Thessing was arrested Tuesday following a tip and now has been suspended by the Diocese of Little Rock, WREG-TV reported.
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor was appointed by the Pope and is the Catholic Church’s leader for the entire state of Arkansas.
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WKRC) - A priest was taken into custody on animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered a grisly ...
Update: Thessing has been suspended by the Diocese of Little Rock pending the outcome of the case.
West Memphis Police officials said Charles J. Thessing was arrested Feb. 11, 2025, on warrants for two counts of aggravated ...
PRIEST CHARGE - West Memphis Police said they arrested Father Charles Thessing after he allegedly violated local and state animal welfare laws.
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor addresses the suspension of Father Charles Thessing due to disturbing animal cruelty charges. Read the full letter.
A local priest has been arrested following an animal cruelty investigation, according to the West Memphis Police Department.
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