Priest arrested, resigns: Umatac, Merizo pastor accused of ‘custodial interference’

GUAM
Pacific Daily News

Written by
Steve Limtiaco
Pacific Daily News

The priest in charge of the Merizo and Umatac Catholic churches has resigned after being arrested by Guam police Tuesday, according to the Archdiocese of Agana.

In a written statement, the archdiocese announced that Archbishop Anthony Apuron has accepted the resignation of the Rev. Father Luis Camacho as pastor of the San Dimas, Malesso, and San Dionisio, Umatac, parishes, effective immediately.

According to the archdiocese, the Guam Police Department provided information that Camacho was booked and released Tuesday on allegations of custodial interference.

That specific crime is listed under the section of Guam law under “kidnapping and related offenses.”

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