Man Detained Following Mental Health Crisis Incident In New London, Police Say

NEW LONDON, CT — Police said they closed a road Saturday morning due to a man having a mental health crisis.

Police responded to a home on Montauk Avenue at 9:35 a.m. The caller told police that he had harmed his wife, then ended the call.

Officers arrived at the home and found the man standing at an open second-floor window.

Part of Montauk Avenue was closed while police dealt with the incident, and police formed a perimeter around the home.

Police communicated with the man, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Other officers coordinated with the building's residents to ensure their safety.

With the help of another law enforcement agency, police confirmed that the man's wife was safe at her workplace and had not been harmed.

Following negotiations, the man came to rear door of the home, where he was detained. No one was injured.

Police then conducted a sweep of the home, finding a family member inside who had been asleep and was unharmed.

No weapons were recovered.

The man was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for mental health evaluation and treatment.

"The New London Police Department recognizes the critical importance of a measured, compassionate response to individuals in mental health crisis and remains committed to connecting community members with appropriate mental health resources," police said in a statement. "We thank our partner agency for their swift assistance in confirming the safety of all involved parties."