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Knox man saved with Narcan and then arrested on drug charges

Officers called to the scene of an overdose saved a man's life and then arrested him in Starke County.

 

The Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday morning to a home in Knox.

 

County officers and the DNR officers were directed to the basement upon arrival.  An unresponsive man was located there along with several signs of a potential overdose.

 

On February 5, 2023, at approximately 8:18 A.M., Deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and the DNR, served a warrant in the 0800 North Block of 600 East in Knox.

 

Medics recalled and officers administered four doses of Narcan. Narcan, is a masking agent that combats the effects of opioids. Officers rendered other life saving measures. Due to their quick actions, training, and experience, they saved the man’s life.

 

During this incident, officers located approximately 22.81 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 18.44 grams of marijuana. The subject was taken to the hospital for medical clearance before being taken to the Starke County Justice Center.

 

Michael Fagin, 47, of Knox, was taken into custody with preliminarily charges of: Felony Level 4 Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Level 6 Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Felony Level 6 Possession of a Syringe, Class A Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and Class A Misdemeanor Possession of Paraphernalia.

 

 

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