Drug Overdose Spike Prompts Drug Warning from Rochester Police

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police has issued a drug warning amid a sudden spike in apparent drug overdoses. 

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The warning was issued late Thursday morning. A spokesperson says officers responded to three apparent drug overdoses Thursday morning. 

One involved a 30-year-old man in southwest Rochester, the second victim is described as 23-year-old man who overdosed in southeast Rochester and the third person who overdosed is described as 31-year-old man in northwest Rochester. 

Police say a 15-year-old girl also overdosed in northwest Rochester on Tuesday. Heroin and fentanyl are suspected in these cases. 

Emergency responders administered Naloxone, a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, to each person. Police say all of the victims survived.

Rochester Police Department says they work to provide non-arrest pathways to treatment and recovery for individuals struggling with drug addiction. Information about the Police Assisted Recovery Program is available here.

If you or someone you know if struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependence, help is available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website. To speak to someone on the phone, dial 1-800-622-HELP (1-800-622-4357) or send a text message to 1-800-487-4889.