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Tennessee Prison Rocked by Multiple Overdoses
4 Aug
Summary
- Multiple overdoses reported at Morgan County prison last week.
- Synthetic marijuana K2 is suspected to be involved in the incident.
- The state is investigating the incident, confirming zero-tolerance policy.
The Tennessee Department of Correction is reportedly investigating multiple overdoses at the Morgan County prison. The incident occurred last week, with an employee's 911 call indicating two to three ambulances were dispatched for "multiple overdoses."
Initial reports suggest the overdoses may have involved K2, a synthetic form of marijuana. Staff reportedly administered Narcan to several inmates during the event.
A spokesperson for the department confirmed an investigation into an incident at the prison last week. They emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for contraband and ongoing efforts to prevent drugs from entering facilities. No staff members were harmed during the reported overdoses.
This situation follows a separate incident approximately six months prior, where an inmate allegedly killed Officer Dustin Pedigo. Faulty cell door locks were cited as a factor in that case.
