Warren County

Breaking news: Inmate administered Narcan, taken from Warren County Courthouse

By Jason Koch, Editor
Posted 12/8/23

According to the Warren County, Missouri, Sheriff, an inmate was administered Narcan and taken to the hospital for evaluation. The investigation is ongoing.

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Warren County

Breaking news: Inmate administered Narcan, taken from Warren County Courthouse

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Multiple ambulances were called to the Warren County Courthouse early Friday afternoon.

According to Warren County Sheriff Kevin Harrison, two inmates "fell out," he said and were not responsive. Narcan was administered by the Jail staff, and they came around, he said.

One person was seen exiting the Warren County Courthouse entrance on a stretcher and placed into an ambulance. He was screaming in apparent pain so loudly, he could be heard from outside the ambulance. 

Harrison said he was being transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Harrison said an unknown substance was smuggled into the jail and taken. It appeared to be a piece of mail dipped in something. He also said the investigation is ongoing.

The incident appeared to have concluded about 12:45 as one ambulance and a Warrenton Fire Protection District truck both left the scene.

About the author: Jason Koch is the editor of The Warren County Record, and covers local news and government for the newspaper. He has won multiple awards from both the Indiana and Illinois APME and from the Illinois Press Association. He can be reached at 636-456-6397 or at jason@warrencountyrecord.com

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