MINNESOTA
Fox 9
EDINA, Minn. (KMSP) – The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis confirmed Friday they are aware Edina Police Department is investigating a Fridley priest, Rev. Timothy Dolan.
The Star Tribune, who did not name him, reported police are investigating allegations that a pastor at the Church of Saint William in Fridley possessed child pornography. The paper said his apartment was searched on Thursday, adding neighbors at his complex had called police three times in the past few years reporting sounds of a child “in distress.”
Full statement from From Archbishop Bernard Hebda
“The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received information from the Edina Police Department that an investigation is underway that involves Rev. Timothy Dolan, pastor at the Church of Saint William in Fridley. Last evening, Father Dolan took a voluntary leave of absence pending the outcome of the investigation. While on leave, Father Dolan is not permitted to exercise priestly ministry. He is afforded the presumption of innocence.
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