Police use Taser on pastor accused of interfering with investigation

A Worcester pastor is facing charges after police used a Taser on him after he allegedly interfered with an investigation. According to the Telegram, the incident happened Sunday at the Cornerstone Baptist Church.Police went to the church to investigate a reported child custody issue.When they arrived, Pastor Joseph Rizzuti allegedly blocked officers and ordered a woman not to speak to police. Rizzuti allegedly ran into the church and threw a door at one of the officers. Rizzuti was arrested on various charges.

A Worcester pastor is facing charges after police used a Taser on him after he allegedly interfered with an investigation.

According to the Telegram, the incident happened Sunday at the Cornerstone Baptist Church.


Police went to the church to investigate a reported child custody issue.

When they arrived, Pastor Joseph Rizzuti allegedly blocked officers and ordered a woman not to speak to police.

Rizzuti allegedly ran into the church and threw a door at one of the officers.

Rizzuti was arrested on various charges.