A New Haven police officer has been placed on administrative duty after her arrest in Wallingford, according to New Haven police.
Lindsey Nesto was arrested Wednesday in connection with an incident in Wallingford on around 8:40 p.m. on October 31.
According to Wallingford police, the incident involved Nesto using "inappropriate and alarming language" towards three minors while she chased them down the street. The minors were trick-or-treating at the time.
Nesto was off duty and was not acting in her capacity as an officer, police said.
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She was charged with second-degree breach of peace on Wednesday. She is scheduled to appear in court on February 17.
Nesto was placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation, New Haven police said.
