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Man arrested after allegedly breaking into St. Martin of Tours church, destroying altar

Man arrested after allegedly breaking into St. Martin of Tours church, destroying altar
THE LEGAL LIMIT ALSO NEW TONIGHT AT 11:00 A MAN IS ARRESTED FOR DAMAGING AN ALTAR AT A LOUISVILLE CHURCH IN A LETTER TO PARISHIONERS THE PASTOR OF MARTIN OF TOURS CHURCH SAID THE MAN BROKE INTO THE SANCTUARY LATE SUNDAY NIGHT AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ALTAR AND ON DUTY SECURITY GUARD DETAINED HIM UNTIL OFFICERS ARRIVED POLICE HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SUSPECT
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Man arrested after allegedly breaking into St. Martin of Tours church, destroying altar
A Louisville man was arrested after allegedly causing damage to a historic church.In a letter to parishioners, the pastor at Saint Martin of Tours Church said the man broke into the sanctuary late Sunday night and caused extensive damage to the altar. An on-duty security guard was able to detain the suspect until officers arrived. Police have not identified the suspect. The church will be closed for a few days while the damage is assessed, the pastor says. Officials say the pastor and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz will be working with the archdiocesan insurance company on repairs.Archbishop Kurtz released this statement in regards to the vandalism:“I thank and praise Father Paul for his strong pastoral leadership, and I am grateful to Saint Martin’s security guard and to the Louisville Metro Police Department for their prompt response. I offer my prayers for healing for the parish and for the offender.”

A Louisville man was arrested after allegedly causing damage to a historic church.

In a letter to parishioners, the pastor at Saint Martin of Tours Church said the man broke into the sanctuary late Sunday night and caused extensive damage to the altar.

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An on-duty security guard was able to detain the suspect until officers arrived. Police have not identified the suspect.

The church will be closed for a few days while the damage is assessed, the pastor says. Officials say the pastor and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz will be working with the archdiocesan insurance company on repairs.

Archbishop Kurtz released this statement in regards to the vandalism:

“I thank and praise Father Paul for his strong pastoral leadership, and I am grateful to Saint Martin’s security guard and to the Louisville Metro Police Department for their prompt response. I offer my prayers for healing for the parish and for the offender.”