2 Detainees Transported To Hospital After Suspected Overdoses At Oklahoma Co. Jail

Two detainees were taken to the hospital Monday after they were found unresponsive at the Oklahoma County Detention Center.

The OCDC said Narcan and CPR was administered after both female detainees were found to not have a pulse.

Both detainees were alert and responsive when they were transported to the hospital, according to the OCDC.

An investigation was opened, and investigators found a pill in one of the cells, which has since been sent to a lab to be identified.

The OCDC said another female detainee was transported to the hospital after a body scan showed a contraband concealed within a body cavity.

The CEO of the Oklahoma County Jail, Brandi Garner, released the following statement after the incident:

“I want to publicly praise the staff at the jail for their quick response which resulted in saving the lives of the detainees and possibly preventing more because of their diligence in searches and maximizing the use of available technology. I commend these officers whose actions exemplify the dedication and compassion our staff brings to the jail every day. I also extend my gratitude to the Turn Key healthcare professionals and first responders who work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and safety of those within our care at the jail. 

Over the past several months, we have taken a multi-faceted approach to contraband interdiction which has been effective at reducing drugs and other illegal items from entering the jail. To combat the fentanyl crisis, OCDC has implemented training programs to educate staff on recognizing the signs of opioid overdose and administering Narcan. Facility-wide searches, staff searches, more stringent intake protocols and other measures have greatly reduced our contraband problem. However, there is still more work to do and we are determined to confront it head on.”