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Heard on: Columbia County Sheriff Dispatch · 1/13/2026 05:58 AM
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To have a welfare check, near West Cook.
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Street. The historic, the maintenance gentleman just called and stated that there was a homeless male that was sleeping in the staircase.
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Medical emergency welfare check near West Cook St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check is requested near West Cook Street for a homeless man reportedly sleeping in a staircase on the southwest side of a historic building. The man has blankets with him and has not been contacted by personnel.

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W Cook St, Portage, WI 53901
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