The University of Wisconsin Police Department responded to an incident at the University Hospital involving a man with a knife Saturday night, according to a UWPD incident report.
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UWPD responded to a reported disturbance at the UW Hospital on 600 Highland Avenue. The incident involved a man from Sun Prairie — identified as 38-year-old Jessie Cavins — who was recently discharged from the hospital following treatment for a drug overdose.
Cavins barricaded himself in a bathroom with a knife he collected from his personal belongings after his discharge. After trying unsuccessfully to verbally communicate with Cavins, UWPD officers determined his safety was in danger and breached the door.
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Once inside, officers discovered Cavins was unresponsive. University hospital medical staff provided treatment immediately and gave Cavins a dose of Narcan.
Cavins was transported to the Dane County Jail and booked for felony possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.
