An Osawatomie police officer became ill and was transported to an area hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance, believed to be fentanyl. During a traffic stop in the 800 block of First Street on Tuesday, August 2, in Osawatomie, the officer had contact with a suspect and became ill and disoriented, exhibiting symptoms consistent with high level opioid exposure. The officer was transported to Olathe Medical Center by Miami County EMS, for emergency treatment for potential opioid poisoning.
The department says the unknown substance was field tested with a presumptive positive result for fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. One suspect was taken into custody on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of certain stimulants, driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A Public Safety Bulletin, issued yesterday, Thursday, August 4, by the police department, noted an extremely small dose of just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be life threatening and requires immediate medical care. Police Chief, David Stuteville urges people to use extreme caution if coming into contact with unknown substances and contact emergency services immediately if you suspect exposure.
