Narcan Administration in Newton

NEWTON, NJ – On 10/13/15 at 8:50p.m., Newton Police responded to a Pine Street residence for a report of an unresponsive female.

Upon arrival at the scene, patrols observed the 64 year old female to be unconscious and face down on the bathroom floor while displaying signs and symptoms that were consistent with an opiate overdose.

As a result, responding patrols administered Narcan and placed her in a recovery position before she was transported to the Newton Medical Center by Newton First Aid Squad assisted by St. Clare’s paramedics.

Investigating Officers:

Ptl. Shawn Burke, Ptl. Kenneth Teets, Sgt. Michael Monaco.

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