Body camera video shows Pastor Tony Spell using slur

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CENTRAL, La - New law enforcement body camera video of Central Pastor Tony Spell has been released, showing him using a slur.

The video was recorded around 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, just days after authorities said he was arrested for allegedly attacking a 20-year-old man during a confrontation that was captured on surveillance video near Life Tabernacle Church in Central.
In the body camera video from June 25, law enforcement officers are seen speaking with Spell about a complaint that he was cutting grass early in the morning. Deputies can be heard saying the noise complaint came from a neighbor, and Spell’s response includes him using the slur.

“Beating the heat. There’s no law against that. He’s just sore because I beat the crap out of his little f***t boy,” Spell is heard saying on the body camera video.

“And he’s next if he comes over here and harasses these boys,” Spell says while motioning toward some people standing next to him.

In another part of the body camera video, a deputy is seen approaching Spell, asking for his name.

“Everybody in the world knows my name. What’s the problem?” Spell answers.

Arrest documents reveal the alleged fight that led to Spell’s arrest happened around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, near Life Tabernacle Church, which is where he serves as pastor.

According to the documents, the alleged victim told investigators he shouted a profanity at Spell before the confrontation.

Scott Sherwin, the alleged victim’s father, told the WAFB I-TEAM there had been a long-standing feud between his family and Spell.

In a police report filed in March of 2026, Spell’s wife told police she was harassed twice. She said she was given an obscene gesture and then followed closely while someone shouted obscenities at her, according to the report.

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