# Pastor Arrested After Street Altercation

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-06-25T23:04:20+00:00
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Pastor Tony Spell from Life Tabernacle in Central, Louisiana, found himself arrested after a physical altercation with a 20-year-old neighbor—resulting in charges of second-degree battery and five stitches for the teen. The feud, allegedly fueled by months of escalating threats from the neighbor—including obscene gestures, stalking, and a near-accident in traffic—had previously drawn police attention, though no charges were filed. Despite five prior reports involving the Spells, only one centered on the Sherwin family, with others involving traffic and construction issues. Spell’s lawyer blames mishandled complaints and a failure to maintain peace, while the police chief insists no criminal threshold was met. Spell, released on $25,000 bond, returns to court on September 15th—raising questions about whether this long-simmering neighborhood dispute finally erupted into legal consequences. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/033bc879f9932139

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