Narcan Save in Newton on Spring Street

On 9/22/15 at 5:33p.m., Newton Police responded to a Spring Street apartment building for a report of an unresponsive male.

Upon arrival at the scene, patrols observed the 39 year old male to be unconscious in one of the buildings hallways and displaying signs and symptoms that were consistent with a heroin overdose.

As a result, Ptl. Shawn Burke administered Narcan which subsequently led to the male regaining consciousness.  He was transported to the Newton Medical Center by the Newton First Aid Squad.

Investigating Officers:

Ptl. Shawn Burke, Ptl. Scott Vertetis

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