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California Officer Seized Fentanyl During a Search, Pocketed It and Overdosed in the Bathroom While On Duty

A California officer overdosed on fentanyl he intentionally smoked in the Sheriff's office bathroom, believing the substance—seized from a suspect—to be methamphetamine. Photo for representational purposes only. (Credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images)

When a deputy overdosed from fentanyl in the bathroom of the sheriff's office, it was initially believed to be an accidental exposure, but a subsequent investigation has revealed otherwise.

Deputy Marvin Morales was found unresponsive in a restroom at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Central Division station on October 24, 2023. His colleagues saved his life with the administration of Narcan, suspecting unintentional exposure to fentanyl.

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