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911 Calls from Housing First Facilities

“Started beatin’ on him and would not stop!”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
June 7, 2026
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On June 7, 2026, a staff member called from inside Porchlight men’s shelter. “We have a fight and somebody we would like off the property right now.” Another caller reported: “He drew first, he threw a cup of water in the other guy’s face. Then he started swinging and beatin’ on him and would not stop.”

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“The guy’s got his p— out.”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
May 9, 2026
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On May 9, 2026, a resident called police to report “there’s a gentleman outside the vehicle and the guy’s got his penis out. He’s pulling his pants down and he keeps pulling his wiener out.” When dispatch asked if the subject had any identifiable tattoos the caller replied: “He’s got it all covered up other than his penis. I suspect they’re on dope. It’s not right.” …

“There’s kids walkin’ through here!”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
April 30, 2026
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On April 30, 2026, a resident called police to report a man “smokin’ dope” and “lightin’ up crack pipes” on the path between Plymouth Crossing apartments and Porchlight men’s shelter. …

“Im’ma blow my brains out!”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
April 27, 2026
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On April 27, 2026, a staff member called for aid with a resident having difficulty breathing and threatening to kill himself. …

“It’s just a daily thing.”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
April 26, 2026
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On April 26, 2026, staff called from inside Porchlight Men’s Shelter requesting help from police because a client was refusing to leave and staff couldn’t get him to settle down.

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