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An inmate who was found unconscious due to a suspected overdose at the Main Jail has been successfully resuscitated. On Saturday, October 21, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., custody staff were alerted by inmates that a male inmate was turning blueish and appeared to be overdosing. Custody staff immediately began life-saving measures including administering Narcan, performing CPR, and requesting an emergency medical response.
After several rounds of Narcan, the inmate regained consciousness, and was transported to an area hospital for follow-up treatment.