Church Rejects Pastor's Attempt to Provide 'Sanctuary' for Criminal

The pastor's demanding that officers release a domestic violence perpetrator they'd found hiding in the church was caught on video:

nhregister.com/metro/article/East-Haven-pastor-involved-in-sanctuary-dispute-12529288.php

"A pastor confronted East Haven officers Tuesday, when they arrested 34-year-old Ryan Champlin inside the church...demanded officers release Champlin...and told officers they had no right to arrest him inside the church, footage from a body camera worn by an officer showed."

"Church leaders announced Thursday evening via a Facebook post that 'Rev. Care is no longer employed by the Old Stone Church....The behavior and language on video...do not necessarily express the opinions of the wider congregation.' The post is signed by Heidi Manley, the church’s moderator, and Susan Clark, the vice moderator."

"The posting from the two church leaders thanks the police officers who arrested Champlin....'We would like to continue our good relationship with the police department and respect their position in the community.'"