Vicar's Harassment Nightmare Ends with Restraining Order

0:00On March 21st, in the quiet parish of Pending and Cornwall, Reverend Karsten Wedgewood faced years of unwanted attention from Peritioner K. Carpenter, a 62-year-old local. Was started as persistent emails and visits turned into full harassment, leading to a court showdown at Truro Crown Court this week. Earlier this year, in March, an incident at St. John the Baptist Church brought charges against Carpenter for assaulting a clergyman. But in June 2024, she showed up at the Vickers' home despite warnings, prompting him to push her out with his foot just to close the door. The diocese even installed cameras to catch any doorstep trouble. The Vickers described endless cycles of apologies, outbursts, and late-night messages that left him anxious and sinking his heart every time. He served 5,000 Peritioners and just wanted her to worship without the drama, but she kept pushing for more involvement he couldn't allow. Prosecutors dropped the main charge, finding no evidence to proceed, but the judge ruled her two-year campaign amounted to harassment that alarmed and

1:04distressed the Reverend. He imposed a seven-year restraining order, barring her from all contact, his home, and the three local churches. With the order in place, and up to five years in jail for any breach, the Vickers can finally focus on his duties and community in peace.