38-year-old Pooja Patel was found sleeping near 2nd Avenue South and Broadway in the early hours of August 7th. Construction workers noticed this and flagged down nearby police officers. The workers told officers that a woman, later identified as Patel, was asleep on the ground and “did not appear homeless.” When officers approached Patel, she was extremely slow to respond and was confused during their interaction. They asked her if she had a place to stay, and Patel asked them if she could go home. The police tried to figure out where her home was, to which she responded by stating she was home. Then, Patel told them she was staying at a hotel but could not find her key. Officers attempted several times to locate her hotel but were unable to do so without a name. Patel did not have any belongings with her and reeked of alcohol after admitting to drinking. Patel was deemed a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Pooja Patel found by construction workers after passing out drunk on Broadway
