BREAKING: Defiant Central pastor put in handcuffs, taken into custody

CENTRAL, LOUISIANA – APRIL 12: Pastor Tony Spell talks to the media as he drives a bus of congregants from Life Tabernacle Church after Easter church services on April 12, 2020 in Central, Louisiana. Pastor Spell has been holding in-person services despite Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ ban on gatherings of 50 or more people. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Posted: Apr 21, 2020 / 10:28 AM EDT

Updated: Apr 21, 2020 / 10:35 AM EDT

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CENTRAL, La (NBC Local 33)(Fox 44) – A pastor in Central known for holding large church services during the governor’s stay at home order, has been arrested.

Tony Spell was handcuffed and taken into custody by Central Police.

A warrant was issued for his arrest Monday for aggravated assault for allegedly backing a bus towards a protestor.

He’s already facing six misdemeanors for disobeying the governor’s stay-at-home order.