"A Christian radio station employee and Bristol pastor has been charged with indecent exposure as well as DUI and violation of the open container law.
WZAP-AM 690's owner, Al Morris has issued a brief statement Monday afternoon saying, "As many of you are aware Tommy Tester, an employee of WZAP was recently arrested in Washington County, Tenn.
'The allegations, as reported by the news media, are serious and are in no way condoned or accepted by the ownership and management of WZAP.
'We do not know all the details and facts concerning the arrest; but for the time being Tommy has been relieved of his responsibilities at the station until such facts surrounding the case are determined.
'We pray that this matter can be quickly resolved.
In the meantime, we ask you to pray for Tommy and for WZAP.'
The Johnson City Press reported Saturday that Thomas Dale Tester, 58, of 17426 Hobbs Road, reportedly faces charges of driving under the influence, indecent exposure and violation of the open container law.
Morris said Monday in a phone interview that Tester, known to listeners as 'Tommy Tester,' is also pastor of Gospel Baptist Church on Reedy Creek Road. 'So far, they (members of the congregation) have rallied behind Tommy,' Morris said.
Morris, who was on vacation when he first heard about the allegations and read the details in the Johnson City Press, added, 'It's the biggest shock of my life.'
Having since read the two police reports over and over again, Morris spoke of his desire to wait until all the facts are revealed in court before condemning Tester, 'I know what the police report has told me and I know what Tommy has told me--Tommy has denied all of it.'
Morris said his staff, the station's listeners and members of Tester's congregation were all shocked about Johnson City police officers' allegations.
When he talked to Tester, 'He said they (Johnson City police) scared him--he was scared to death and didn't know what he'd said or what he'd admitted or anything else,' Morris said.
According to the Johnson City Press article, Tester allegedly pulled up in a blue 2007 Toyota Camry and offered to give Johnson City police officers oral sex when they arrived at 308 S. Belmont Street to investigate a report of indecent exposure.
Tester, allegedly wearing a skirt, reportedly got out of his car at the Belmont Car Wash and urinated in a wash bay in public view with children present.
A search of Tester’s vehicle reportedly revealed a half-empty pint-sized bottle of vodka and an empty bottle of Oxycodone in the passenger floorboard. Morris said Tester had told him about the painkiller prescription, which he'd said was prescribed due to previous back surgeries.
According to reports, Tester also allegedly admitted to police that he had been drinking and failed all field sobriety tests.
Morris said he'd relieved Tester of his duties at the station pending the outcome of the case.
Tester was released on bond from the Washington County Detention Center Friday afternoon and is scheduled to appear in Sessions Court on Tuesday."
from:
http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9002266
and
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,291582,00.html
Several things surprise me about this. One, I wonder why the members of the guy's church were so quick to "rally around" this guy arrested by the cops in public for pissing in front of children in public. Would the police make up lies when filing the report of the incident?
Also, why does the "Christian radio station" owner where this pastor works ask people to "pray for WZAP (the station)"?
Pray for the station? Um, why?
If the "Christian" owner's radio station falters or fails because of his lack of discretion with the type of people who he hires, why should he be spared egg on his face and/or a failed business?
Sounds like he wants God to "bless" his business even though he has terrible judgment. What a typical American Christian.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
mhm
Forty Men Arrested for Having Sex in Tennessee Public Parks
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
"JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — An undercover investigation into public sex in Johnson City parks has led to the arrest of 40 men in two weeks.
'Our parks are for family use. People should not be exposed to this while they are out there with their family or trying to enjoy the walking trails,' Johnson City Police Chief John Lowry said. 'They are not built nor maintained for sexual activity, be it homosexual activity or heterosexual activity.'
The investigation in the Winged Deer and Buffalo Mountain parks began after police received complaints from the public.
'Part of this took place off the paved trails. There's a thing out there (at Winged Deer Park) they've evidently termed the Man Cave,' Lowry said. 'It's a good way off the paved trail. It's underbrush that's grown up and resembles a cave.'
As part of the investigation, undercover officers would strike up conversations with men approaching a trail leading to the Man Cave. Some of those conversations led to proposals for sex and several men exposed themselves or groped the officers, police said.
The suspects from Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina ranged in age from 26 to 85.
According to the Johnson City Press, the suspects included a school teacher and a pastor."
from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,299020,00.html
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
"JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — An undercover investigation into public sex in Johnson City parks has led to the arrest of 40 men in two weeks.
'Our parks are for family use. People should not be exposed to this while they are out there with their family or trying to enjoy the walking trails,' Johnson City Police Chief John Lowry said. 'They are not built nor maintained for sexual activity, be it homosexual activity or heterosexual activity.'
The investigation in the Winged Deer and Buffalo Mountain parks began after police received complaints from the public.
'Part of this took place off the paved trails. There's a thing out there (at Winged Deer Park) they've evidently termed the Man Cave,' Lowry said. 'It's a good way off the paved trail. It's underbrush that's grown up and resembles a cave.'
As part of the investigation, undercover officers would strike up conversations with men approaching a trail leading to the Man Cave. Some of those conversations led to proposals for sex and several men exposed themselves or groped the officers, police said.
The suspects from Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina ranged in age from 26 to 85.
According to the Johnson City Press, the suspects included a school teacher and a pastor."
from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,299020,00.html
Friday, September 7, 2007
heh heh
This is not a Christian Weird story, but it sure is funny...
ESCATAWPA, Miss. — A man trying to call a news station to complain about not getting a FEMA trailer after Hurricane Katrina accidentally dialed 911 and was charged with making methamphetamine after police arrived, authorities said.
Curtiss Randall Coleman was trying to get the number for Biloxi's WLOX-TV on Wednesday just before the 6 p.m. newscast, investigators said. He misdialed when trying to reach directory information and called 911 instead of 411.
When he hung up on the emergency dispatcher, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department was sent to the home to see if anyone was in need of assistance.
Deputies said that when they arrived at Coleman's house, no one answered the door. Officers broke in and allegedly found a methamphetamine lab.
Coleman, 53, and four others were arrested, including Coleman's son, Christopher, 30. A fifth suspect remains at large.
"It was a calamity of errors on Mr. Coleman's part," said Sgt. Curtis Spears, commander of the Narcotics Task Force of Jackson County.
Along with the Colemans, narcotics agents also arrested Erin Paula Oliver, 35, of Moss Point, and Leslie Renee McMahon, 27, of Ocean Springs. All four were charged with conspiracy to manufacture meth.
from: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296008,00.html
ESCATAWPA, Miss. — A man trying to call a news station to complain about not getting a FEMA trailer after Hurricane Katrina accidentally dialed 911 and was charged with making methamphetamine after police arrived, authorities said.
Curtiss Randall Coleman was trying to get the number for Biloxi's WLOX-TV on Wednesday just before the 6 p.m. newscast, investigators said. He misdialed when trying to reach directory information and called 911 instead of 411.
When he hung up on the emergency dispatcher, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department was sent to the home to see if anyone was in need of assistance.
Deputies said that when they arrived at Coleman's house, no one answered the door. Officers broke in and allegedly found a methamphetamine lab.
Coleman, 53, and four others were arrested, including Coleman's son, Christopher, 30. A fifth suspect remains at large.
"It was a calamity of errors on Mr. Coleman's part," said Sgt. Curtis Spears, commander of the Narcotics Task Force of Jackson County.
Along with the Colemans, narcotics agents also arrested Erin Paula Oliver, 35, of Moss Point, and Leslie Renee McMahon, 27, of Ocean Springs. All four were charged with conspiracy to manufacture meth.
from: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296008,00.html
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
watch out for promisors
Steven Tari, a 35 year-old "failed Bible student", has been going around Papau New Guinea "promising gifts from heaven" if people joined his congregation.
(Sounds plausible. Heck, there are churches everywhere promising people "blessings" and all kinds of "glory" and "entering into the Throne Room" if they will come to their church...)
Tari had built his congregation up to around six thousand people. However, it turns out, he was involved in cannibalism and has been arrested for raping, murdering and eating at least three women.
Tari was arrested on a trip to the city of Matepi, where he was recruiting additional church attenders.
Local government official Anthony Wagambie said "We are a Christian country and his deeds are not reflective of this."
One onlooker of the arrest said: "It was as if he thought he was being humiliated like Christ before he was crucified."
Tari was beaten by local villagers before being handed over to police.
(Sounds plausible. Heck, there are churches everywhere promising people "blessings" and all kinds of "glory" and "entering into the Throne Room" if they will come to their church...)
Tari had built his congregation up to around six thousand people. However, it turns out, he was involved in cannibalism and has been arrested for raping, murdering and eating at least three women.
Tari was arrested on a trip to the city of Matepi, where he was recruiting additional church attenders.
Local government official Anthony Wagambie said "We are a Christian country and his deeds are not reflective of this."
One onlooker of the arrest said: "It was as if he thought he was being humiliated like Christ before he was crucified."
Tari was beaten by local villagers before being handed over to police.
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