A 56-year-old man, Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, was arrested and charged after causing disturbances at two local churches on Christmas Eve. He dropped an onion in the aisle during a Mass, assaulted a citizen with tangerines, poured whiskey into holy water, and threatened parishioners at another church. He faces multiple charges including assault, disorderly conduct, and religious crime against a group.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged after causing disturbances at two local churches on Christmas Eve, disrupting services and endangering parishioners, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, of Avenue, was taken into custody following incidents at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Leonardtown.The first incident happened on Dec. 24 shortly after 5 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church.
Francis Xavier Catholic Church, police say Von Goetz reportedly poured whiskey into the holy water and threatened to harm parishioners. As attendees escorted him out, he attempted to strike several people with a whiskey bottle but was unsuccessful. Parishioners managed to detain him until deputies arrived. Von Goetz was then taken to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for a medical evaluation.
Crime Church Religious Disturbance Arrest
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Christmas Forecast: Chilly Start, Sunny Christmas Eve, Rain on Christmas DayThis week's weather forecast begins with chilly temperatures, but warms up to a beautiful Christmas Eve with sunny skies. Rain chances arrive on Christmas Day.
Read more »
Royal Christmas Gift Tradition: Open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?A look at the British Royal Family's Christmas gift-opening traditions, exploring the history behind opening gifts on Christmas Eve and the possibility of change in the future.
Read more »
Walgreens Christmas Hours 2024: Is Walgreens Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?Find out if Walgreens is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and what their holiday hours are. Learn about adjusted operating hours for Christmas Day and if any locations will be closed.
Read more »
Joliet Man Arrested After Christmas Eve Shooting and Domestic DisputeA Joliet man was arrested on Christmas Eve after a domestic dispute resulted in a shooting and confrontations with police. The victim, a 27-year-old woman, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg. The suspect, Arties Titus, faces charges of domestic battery and was also wanted on a warrant for previous disorderly conduct charges.
Read more »
Man Arrested for Punching Sister During Christmas Eve Shooting InvestigationA man was arrested for domestic battery after punching his sister in the face while police were investigating a shooting at a residence in Joliet, Illinois.
Read more »
Man Arrested After Disrupting Two Christmas Eve Masses in MarylandA Maryland man, Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, was arrested for disrupting two Catholic Masses on Christmas Eve. Von Goetz allegedly committed various acts of vandalism and threats against parishioners, including dumping whiskey into holy water and brandishing a bottle of liquor.
Read more »