Man Arrested for Spilling Whiskey in Holy Water, Throwing Tangerines
In summary, Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, 56, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after disrupting Christmas Eve services at two St. Mary’s County churches. His actions included dropping an onion at one church and, at a second, pouring whiskey into the holy water, threatening parishioners, and assaulting individuals with fruit and a whiskey bottle. Following a medical evaluation, Von Goetz faced charges ranging from assault and disorderly conduct to religious crimes and threats of mass violence. The incidents resulted in significant disruption to the Christmas Eve services.
John Q. Hosedrinker