Crime & Safety
WFSB: St. Paul in Chains Church Target of Child-Porn Probe
Bishop Michael Cote accepts the resignation of Father Dennis Carey, although no further details were released.
WFSB-TV is reporting that state police seized a computer at as part of an investigation into possible child pornography, and Father Dennis Carey has resigned.
The news report said a computer was seized Thursday at the Waterford church, and Carey resigned, effective immediately. According to the article, a letter to members in the church by Most Reverend Michael Cote, Bishop of Norwich, said, "I have received and accepted the resignation of your pastor, Father Dennis Carey. His resignation is effective immediately."
According to the news report, nobody has been arrested and state police are calling the matter part of a criminal investigation. The television station said church goers will get a letter during masses this weekend.
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