PHOENIX — Six inmates were taken to the hospital Friday after a possible overdose.
It happened at the Estrella Jail near 27th Avenue and Durango Street.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says the inmates were all alert and breathing when they were transported.
MCSO did not say what the inmates may have overdosed on, or how the potential drug got into the jail.
MCSO has not provided any other details on this incident.
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone released the following statement regarding this incident:
Earlier today, seven female inmates housed in Estrella Jail reported medical duress, requiring transportation to the hospital for care. All seven are expected to recover. Early indications point towards the likelihood of drug overdose. It is yet to be determined how the drugs were acquired and distributed. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office continues in the efforts to combat the problem of drug use in the jail system. Additional resources were deployed to the jail to conduct a comprehensive “pod” by “pod” search for any and all contraband. Although speculation at this time, fentanyl continues to be the most devastating, unlawful substance adversely impacting our communities to include the prison and jail systems.
