NORTH HAVEN, CT — An unhoused woman who has been the subject of assistance efforts by local officials was taken into custody Tuesday after police learned that she had two active arrest warrants.
Police said the arrest warrants were unrelated to North Haven.
North Haven police shared the following update on the situation in a post on Facebook:
"We have received numerous calls from residents about an unhoused woman on Universal Drive. Some asked how they could help her, and others asked that she be removed. Because of that public interest, we want to share an update.
"For the past several weeks, North Haven Police officers have been working with her, offering shelter and help relocating, but systems work slow. First Selectman Mike Freda also spent time with her over the weekend working to secure housing, and those efforts are still ongoing.
"Today, officers responded to a complaint that she was obstructing the sidewalk. While on scene, officers learned she had two active warrants issued by the court (unrelated to North Haven), and she was taken into custody.
"We approach situations like this with compassion and will continue working with our community partners to connect her with the services and support she needs. At the same time, when a court has issued a warrant for someone's arrest, we have a responsibility to act on it. Compassion and accountability are not mutually exclusive, and we will continue to do both.
"If you or someone you know needs housing or shelter assistance, call 2-1-1 to be connected with resources. Thank you."
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