West Memphis Police officials said Charles J. Thessing was arrested Feb. 11, 2025, on warrants for two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

PRIEST CHARGE - West Memphis Police said they arrested Father Charles Thessing after he allegedly violated local and state ...

An Arkansas Catholic priest has been suspended from his position following his arrest on animal cruelty charges ...

Charles Thessing, pastor at St. Michael Church in West Memphis, Arkansas, was charged with two counts of animal cruelty after ...

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor was appointed by the Pope and is the Catholic Church’s leader for the entire state of Arkansas.

Charles Thessing, 63, a priest at St. Michael Church in West Memphis, faces aggravated animal cruelty charges. Thessing was ...

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor addresses the suspension of Father Charles Thessing due to disturbing animal cruelty charges. Read the full letter.