Alexandria, LA (8/9/2023) – Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office reported two inmates were treated for suspected overdoses at a detention center.
At approximately 11:50 PM on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Deputies working at the Rapides Parish Detention Center 3 (John Allison Drive) were alerted by other inmates that an inmate was having a medical emergency in one of the dorms. Deputies and Jail Medical personnel immediately responded and entered the dorm to find an inmate breathing but unresponsive.
Lifesaving measures were rendered, including administering Narcan, as deputies believed this to be a possible opioid overdose. Acadian Ambulance and Alexandria Fire Department responded to assist. Acadian Ambulance transported the inmate to a local hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
Corrections Security Investigators responded to begin conducting their investigation. RADE Agents were also contacted and responded to assist in the investigation
At approximately 2:15 AM on Wednesday, August 9th, Deputies detected another inmate in medical distress. Deputies and Jail Medical personnel responded and rendered life-saving measures, including administering Narcan, as deputies again believed this to be a possible opioid overdose. Acadian Ambulance and Alexandria Fire Department responded again, and the inmate was transported by Acadian Ambulance to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
Corrections Security Investigators and RADE Agents say their investigation is still ongoing.
