Pastor Tony Spell Charged with Battery After Confronting Neighbor’s Son Over Alleged Threats

Pastor Tony Spell Charged with Battery After Confronting Neighbor’s Son Over Alleged Threats

On June 23, 2026, in Central, Louisiana, 48-year-old Spell approached 20-year-old Luke Sherwin while fixing a church bus battery, after Sherwin reportedly yelled violent threats against Spell’s family. The one-minute clip shows Sherwin swinging first, followed by punches and a kick; Spell was arrested for second-degree battery, while Sherwin needed five stitches and suffered black eyes. Spell claims self-defense amid years of harassment, including his wife’s prior police report, though police note an ongoing family feud and deny ignoring complaints. The case heads to court on September 15, with many online voices backing Spell’s protective response.

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