Full Notification

On 06/06/23 at 1233 hours, Santa Maria Police were called to a residence in the 1100 block of South Russell for a subject who had possibly overdosed. Officers arrived and observed an adult male with a severely altered level of consciousness, having difficulty breathing, and displaying symptoms of a possible fentanyl overdose. An officer administered Naloxone (AKA Narcan). The male regained consciousness and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. 

Approximately two weeks ago, the Santa Maria Police Department began its Naloxone program. This is a medication utilized to revive people in the event of a fentanyl or opioid overdose. In this instance, the Naloxone was received by the officer the day prior. 

Lt. Van Meel