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Police Tase Man After Violent Disturbance at St. Ann's Church in Staten Island

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Published on January 11, 2026
Police Tase Man After Violent Disturbance at St. Ann's Church in Staten IslandSource: Google Street View

On Friday, a 28-year-old man caused a violent disturbance during morning mass at St. Ann's R.C. Church in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, prompting a 911 call. Police tasered the man after he became disorderly, leading to a physical struggle inside the church, according to ABC7 New York

The incident caused minor disruption to the service, and flowers were knocked over during the altercation. The man was taken into custody, and police handled the situation on site.

During a recent incident at a church, a disruptive man caused damage to the sacred space, breaking an angel statue and causing minor harm to the altar, as reported by SILive. Two police officers were slightly injured, and the man was taken to a hospital for evaluation. His identity has not been released, the motive remains unclear, and he is facing charges as the investigation continues.