Fentanyl Believed to be Cause of Multiple JoCo Inmate Overdoses

On July 13, 2022, at approximately 6:45 PM, an Adult In Custody (AIC) experienced a medical emergency while in their cell. The AIC received immediate treatment and was placed on medical observation.

During this same period two AIC’s located in another cell block ingested drugs that were smuggled into the facility. The two AIC’s experienced overdose symptoms consistent with fentanyl and were treated by jail staff until medical personnel arrived on scene to further assess their condition.

All AIC’s involved were transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. All three of the AIC’s have or are expected to make a full recovery.

The Sheriff’s Office will not identify who the involved AIC’s are as this relates to their private medical matters.

The Sheriff’s Office has received an overwhelming amount of phone calls from family and friends of the AIC population to check on their status. If there were significant medical concerns, officials say staff would reach out to family members of the AIC’s however, at this time all the involved parties are stable.

Authorities say that further information will not be provided to those who make phone calls to the Sheriff’s Office.

Officials stated that the incident remains under investigation and additional details are not available at this time.