Covington police have made one arrest in connection with an apparent double homicide discovered this morning in the Northshore town's historic downtown.
Cops booked Antonio Donde Tyson on two counts of first degree murder, two counts of first degree kidnapping, along with charges of obstruction of justice, resisting an officer, and possession of stolen property.
It was around 7 a.m. Monday when police were notified of two badly-burned bodied found in the 500 block of East Gibson Street.
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While the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's office will determine the identity of the two bodies, there is a report that the victims are a retired pastor from St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Covington and a church employee.
The church this afternoon released the following statement: "We are aware of news reports of an apparent double homicide in downtown Covington. There is speculation about the identity of the victims, but until this is confirmed by the coroner's office, we cannot speculate about their identities. Please pray for the victims and their families while we wait for final confirmation."
According to WWL-TV, the church confirms that Fr. Otis Young and Pastoral Associate Ruth Prats have not been seen since Sunday.