<p>Authorities in North Carolina arrested a woman they say is responsible for tearing down a bronze statue of a Confederate soldier.</p> 
<p>During a news conference, Takiyah Thompson identified herself as the woman who climbed the statue Monday night in Durham. Thompson defended her actions, arguing that Confederate statues represent white supremacy.</p> 
<p>Sheriff's deputies took Thompson away in handcuffs after the news conference ended, but it is still unclear what charges she may face. Previously, authorities said those responsible for tearing down the statue would face felony charges.</p> 
<p>North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted Tuesday saying Confederate monuments, like the one toppled Monday night, "should come down." In a blog post <a href="https://medium.com/@NC_Governor/north-carolina-monuments-b7ead3c471ee" type="external">on the website Medium</a>, Cooper said he hopes the state legislature will repeal a law that prevents state and local governments from removing these statues permanently and limiting their relocation.</p> 
<p>"Some people cling to the belief that the Civil War was fought over states&#8217; rights. But history is not on their side," he wrote. "We cannot continue to glorify a war against the United States of America fought in the defense of slavery. These monuments should come down."</p> 
<p>Durham County (N.C.) Sheriff Mike Andrews said Tuesday that investigators are working to identify and charge those who toppled a Confederate statue outside a courthouse Monday.</p> 
<p>Andrews said in a statement that officers took video throughout the protest and are using the footage in the investigation.</p> 
<p>Officers did not intervene as the statue was toppled. Andrews said he was aware of the potential for vandalism after meeting with county leaders and protest organizers but chose to exercise restraint.</p> 
<p>County officials did not immediately respond to inquiries as to whether the statue would be put back up.</p>
North Carolina authorities arrested the protester they say helped topple a Confederate statue