Medical emergency near N Leona Street involves sensory overload

1/27/2026 11:44 AM

Medical Emergency

N Leona St, Appleton, WI 54911

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was conducted for a person near North Leona Street who appears to be autistic and experiencing sensory overload while refusing medication. The individual, described as a transgender male wearing red shorts and a dark t-shirt, was seen walking toward a nearby cemetery and later walking east on Wisconsin Avenue, banging his head on a sign. No injuries have been reported. Staff is advised to follow the individual to prevent getting lost.