New Canaan Police Sergent, Officer Save Life Of Opioid OD Victim

NEW CANAAN, CT — A New Canaan police sergeant and an officer, the first to the scene of a suspected opioid overdose on Wednesday, saved the life of the victim by administering the reversing drug Narcan, according to Police Chief Leon Krolikowski.

Sgt. Aaron LaTourette and Off. Ron Bentley arrived at the New Canaan address less than three minutes after being notified of the emergency.

"Treating officers suspected an opioid overdose so they administered Narcan, and performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)," Krolikowski stated. "As a result of the expert lifesaving care provided by the responding officers, the person started breathing, regained consciousness, and was transported to the hospital by the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps."

Additional details about the victim and where in town the rescue occurred were not disclosed.

Members of the New Canaan Police Department trained in the use of Narcan by the staff of Silver Hill Hospital, which also provided funding for the department's Narcan program, according to Krolikowski.

"Thanks to their training, professionalism and expert care they saved a life," Krolikowski said. "We are proud of how these officers embody our mission which is 'To Protect and Serve the community with courage, professionalism and integrity.'"

The chief told Patch that while a specific date for the ceremony has not yet been determined, Sgt. LaTourette and Off. Bentley will soon receive the department’s Medical Lifesaving Award for their efforts.