Unresponsive Person Revived With Doses Of Narcan: North Haven Police

NORTH HAVEN, CT — An unresponsive person was revived with two doses of Narcan over the weekend in North Haven, according to police.

Police responded to a home on Saturday, March 11 on the report of a suspected drug overdose.

The victim was reported to be unresponsive and not breathing, police said.

“The first responding officer, Angel Aviles, was working his first shift alone after completing his field training program the day prior,” police wrote in a post on Facebook. “Aviles quickly administered Naloxone (Narcan), and begin CPR. Shortly after, a second North Haven officer, Dennis Flanagan, arrived in scene. Flanagan, who acts as a field training officer and had trained Aviles during his field training phase, administered a second dose of Narcan while Aviles continued with CPR.

“The victim regained a pulse and care was transferred to Fire personnel upon their arrival. The victim regained consciousness and is now in contact with individuals to receive care / treatment. This incident highlights what can be done with a quick response, proper equipment, and calmness under pressure. Great work by Ofc. Aviles and Flanagan, as well as others on scene who assisted.”

Police said, “unfortunately, incidents like this are not rare,” and recommended that anyone struggling with substance abuse to contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration here.