End of an Era: Last Campers Leave Arcata's Homeless Encampment
The last remaining campers in Arcata's homeless encampment on O Street were ushered out by police this morning, marking the end of a months-long effort by the city and private contractor John Shelter.
Located at the west end of O Street, the property, known as "The 40," was home to around 50 people on 20 acres of land split among four parcels as recently as August. According to Arcata Police Department Lieutenant Luke Scown, nine people were still camping there this morning.
No one was arrested, and Scown said everyone left without incident. The owner of the property had wanted them gone for months, and Scown said they had "reached the point" of asking the remaining campers to clear out.
- Most campers moved to a different private property near Samoa Boulevard, according to John Shelter.
- A couple left with representatives from Arcata House Partnership, said Scown.
No one was arrested and everyone left without incident.
Author's summary: Police clear out last campers from Arcata's O Street encampment.