The Hodgenville Police Department is warning residents of additional dangers with drug use.
The HPD says on October 9 officers located two individuals in separate incidents that were passed out behind the wheel of vehicles, one at an intersection in the city and the other at a local recreational area. The police say both suspects are suspected to have taken a stimulant-type drug.
The police noted that stimulant drugs typically do not result in the user passing out as was seen in these cases. Passed out drivers who have taken drugs usually have used narcotics such as heroin or fentanyl.
These cases have led the police to believe that drugs being distributed in the area have been laced with narcotics such as fentanyl. While the HPD has not verified this to be the case, they are putting out an additional warning to the public to prepare for such reactions.
The HPD says Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is available for free from the Lincoln Trail District Health Department as well as at the LaRue County Detention Center. Contact the HPD if you or a loved one is seeking resources for addiction treatment.
