DATE/TIME: January 14, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m.
INCIDENT: Drug Overdose
LOCATION: Smokestack Street and N Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): N/A
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies responded to a call for service near the area of Smokestack Street and N Street for a report of a possible drug overdose. When deputies arrived on scene, they searched for the victim who was located a short time later in the desert, just northeast of the intersection. Deputies found the victim to be unresponsive and not breathing. Deputies quickly recognized the signs of a possible fentanyl overdose and administered one dose of Narcan, however the victim was still unresponsive. Deputies conducted sternum rubs and again administered a second dose of Narcan. A short time later, the victim regained consciousness and started breathing. The victim was then taken by ambulance to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Nilsen of the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Deputy E. Nilsen
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212400045
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
