Sgt. Kenneth Woodring responded Friday June 3, to the Huddle House parking lot in Dillsboro to a suspected overdose. Woodring, along with other deputies found the overdosed individual in a car passed out and exhibiting signs of an overdose. Woodring utilized his training and newly assigned Naloxone to render aid. Harris EMS, once on scene, also utilized a second dose of Naloxone further rendering lifesaving measures to the overdosed person. Harris EMS transported the person to Harris ER for further treatment.

On Sunday June 4, Deputy Daniel Wellmon responded along with other deputies to Mark Watson Park regarding a person who was possibly overdosing. Naloxone was administered as a lifesaving tool to render aid for the individual. Harris EMS transported the person to Harris ER for further treatment. 

Deputies have been issued Naloxone for less than two weeks and these two events are the first uses of Naloxone by deputies in Jackson County.