Monroe, MI – Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough is reporting a possible drug exposure to a correctional officer in the Monroe County Jail.
On Saturday, at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon, a 36-year-old male inmate was booked at the Monroe County Jail on vehicle theft charges. During the booking process, a correctional officer was conducting an inventory search of the man’s personal property. While doing so, a white powdery substance was released into the air.
The officer inadvertently inhaled the substance. Almost immediately, they experienced numbness in his lower extremities along with having a metallic taste in his mouth.
The officer administered himself Narcan and was taken to the hospital for further treatment. They were released the same day and returned to work. The remaining substance was collected, preserved, and sent to the lab for testing.
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