Administration of Narcan/Heroin Overdose

[Lt. Robert Osborn]

On 8/26/15 at 1:21p.m., Newton Police responded to a Halsted Street apartment for a report of an unresponsive female.

Upon arrival at the scene, patrols observed the 25 year old female to be unconscious and displaying the signs and symptoms that were consistent with a heroin overdose.

As a result, Ptl. Joseph D’Annibale administered Narcan which subsequently led to the female regaining consciousness.  She was transported to Newton Medical Center by the Newton First Aid Squad.

Responding Officers:

Ptl. Joseph D’Annibale, Sgt. Steve Benson