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.
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.
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.
Murder suspects among 4 arrested during search of West Memphis homes
Search warrants at multiple homes in West Memphis, Arkansas led to the arrest of two murder suspects over the weekend. The West Memphis Police Department served search
Diocese of Little Rock suspends priest arrested for animal cruelty
An Arkansas Catholic priest has been suspended from his position following his arrest on animal cruelty charges
Bishop suspends West Memphis pastor charged with animal cruelty
A pastor in West Memphis, Arkansas, has been suspended from preaching and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after law enforcement officials say he violated local and state animal welfare laws.
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.
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Church suspends priest accused of abusing cats
An Arkansas priest who was arrested and charged with abusing cats has been suspended by his diocese. Charles Thessing, 63, ...
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Two boys, 11 and 16, charged with homicide after 14-year-old killed during attempted home burglary
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - Police charged two children with homicide after a third child was killed during an attempted home ...
ARDOT closes eastbound lanes on I-40 and I-55 for pothole repairs
Eastbound lanes on I-40 and I-55 near West Memphis are closed so that ARDOT crews can work on pothole repair in the area.