“To see someone be actively cruel, to see neglect, to see harm come to them in any way, not only is it heartbreaking and illegal, it makes a statement for how that person lives their life,” said Facello.
Thessing was taken into custody on Monday (Feb. 10). He was booked into the Crittenden County jail before being released on bond roughly two hours later.
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ChurchLeaders has reached out to St. Michael Church for comment and will update this article in the event of a response.
