An East Liverpool patrolman was recently rushed to the hospital after becoming exposed to fentanyl and carfentanil.
Chris Greene was obtaining evidence during a traffic stop when fentanyl attached to his shirt. Police say driver Justin Buckle and passenger Cortez Collins had tried to get rid of evidence in the car.
Even though Greene followed proper procedures, he accidentally overdosed on the opioid about an hour later. It took several rounds of Narcan to save him. TJ Martin with the Parma Fire Department says this is a new time for police, fire, and rescue officials.
"He was in a situation (involving fentanyl) where no matter what, he was still getting infected," Martin said.