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Two Algood police officers saved the life of a man who had overdosed on heroin Friday evening. Police Chief Dale Armour said the department has partnered with the local drug coalition to receive training on administering Narcan. He said opioid treatment is the first line of defense when officers see an individual in need. “One I rolled on a couple ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland continues to see climbing numbers of drug overdoses, according to experts. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Colby Lane said that fentanyl is the driving force behind most of the overdoses. Lane said that law enforcement sees traces of the drug in almost everything. “Drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine,” Lane said. “They said they’re saying that 60 to 70 ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is applying for six grants to help with community and deputy safety. Sheriff John Garrett said he hopes to add five to seven bulletproof vests. In addition, the grants would provide extra funding for drug enforcement operations. Garrett said the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant allows the county to call in extra resources when ... Read More »

Heroin laced with dangerous fentanyl is becoming more prevalent in the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said deputies targeted heroin in last weeks drug bust. Farris said this fentanyl is not pharmaceutical grade, posing a serious threat to anyone who comes across it. “It’s dangerous to law enforcement and first responders. EMS people who are dealing with them ... Read More »