Priest taken into custody on animal cruelty charges after police find grisly scene at home
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WKRC) - A priest was taken into custody on animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered a grisly scene at his home.
West Memphis priest suspended, arrested on accusation of animal cruelty
A West Memphis priest has been suspended after he was arrested on allegations of animal cruelty, the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock announced on Wednesday.
West Memphis priest suspended by church after allegations of drowning cats
A West Memphis priest who was arrested and charged with abusing cats has been suspended by his diocese. Charles Thessing, 63, a priest at St. Michael Church in West Memphis, was charged Tuesday with two counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
West Memphis priest under investigation for animal cruelty, police say
PRIEST CHARGE - West Memphis Police said they arrested Father Charles Thessing after he allegedly violated local and state animal welfare laws.
Catholic Diocese suspends West Memphis pastor amid charges of animal cruelty
West Memphis Police officials said Charles J. Thessing was arrested Feb. 11, 2025, on warrants for two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Bishop Taylor suspends Father Thessing for cruelty charges
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor addresses the suspension of Father Charles Thessing due to disturbing animal cruelty charges. Read the full letter.
West Memphis pastor arrested, charged with animal cruelty
A pastor in West Memphis, Arkansas, has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after law enforcement officials say he violated local and state animal welfare laws.
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 ...
Church pastor busted after cops find drowned cats, traps in his home: ‘Will not be tolerated’
Charles Thessing, pastor at St. Michael Church in West Memphis, Arkansas, was charged with two counts of animal cruelty after ...
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Man accused of putting infant in dumpster appears in court
A priest at a church in West Memphis, Arkansas has been arrested in connection with a case involving two cats who police say appeared to have been drowned, city officials said Tuesday. Another ...