Five people ages 17-22 overdosed overnight on cocaine suspected to be laced with fentanyl but are now in stable condition, according to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a release, DCSO deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Camden Circle around 12:45 a.m. Saturday in reference to a suspected drug overdose with CPR in progress. Upon arrival deputies, along with members of AMR Owensboro and the Daviess County Fire Department, located two young adults suffering from an overdose associated with cocaine.
Deputies said that one female subject was completely unresponsive and was having CPR administered by someone on scene, and that one male subject was in and out of consciousness. Both subjects were transported by AMR to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to receive further treatment.
While continuing their investigation, deputies were informed of a third subject being brought to OHRH by personal vehicle, according to the report. While at the hospital, two additional subjects were brought into OHRH in reference to a cocaine overdose — bringing the total to five affected persons, with one of the five being a juvenile.
DCSO said the victims include three males ages 22, 19, and 18, along with two females ages 19 and 17.
Deputies reported that through investigation they discovered all five subjects were connected to each other. Deputies said they were informed by hospital staff that the cocaine was suspected to be laced with fentanyl.
DCSO said that thanks to quick action by first responders and hospital staff, all subjects are currently in stable condition with some currently being held at the hospital for further treatment.
Deputies are currently continuing their investigation into the incident. Any subjects with further information can reach out to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office or remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers.
