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Tommy Tester, a 58-year-old minister, was taken into custody on charges of indecent exposure, DUI and violating the open container law.
Tester was arrested after he urinated in plain view in front of a car wash where children were standing, according to the Johnson officer.
Tester was wearing a skirt at the time and offered to perform oral sex on the police officers that arrived on the scene.
The pastor of the Gospel Baptist Church in Bristol, VA is also an employee of a Christian radio station WZAP-AM. The stations owner, Al Morris, was reported
as saying, "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."
Morris also told reporters that everyone who knew Tester were shocked by the allegations, "It's the biggest shock of my life. So far, they (members of the
congregation) have rallied behind Tommy."
Morris mentioned to the paper that he has spoken to Tester who said he had been frightened by the Johnson police. "He was scared to death and didn't know
what he'd said or what he'd admitted or anything else," says Morris.
Tester was let out on $1,000 bond and is scheduled to attend a hearing on October 25.
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