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All tagged Overdose

Feb 16

Feb 16 Multi-vehicle pileups on I-84, Hwy. 97; Trooper revives overdosed male in TD

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Oregon State Police Troopers were hopping on Thursday, Feb. 15, as wrecks caused by icy conditions and an overdose sent blue lights flashing on Highway 97 and in The Dalles. It all happened within 2 hours.

Jun 28

Jun 28 TD Police Sgt. Doug Kramer reverses overdose with quick actions

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

One local resident received a second chance at life after The Dalles Police Sergeant Doug Kramer sprang into action when recognizing the signs that the male was experiencing an overdose of fentanyl earlier this month. Kramer’s ability to save the man under dire circumstances was recognized on Monday, June 27, at The Dalles City Council meeting.

Jun 10

Jun 10 Man slumped over steering wheel found at Spooky's in TD; car was still running

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, The Dalles

Andrew Stanek of Spooky’s Pizza got quite a shock on Thursday morning, June 8, at about 9 a.m. when an employee showed up for work and said there was a man slumped over in a vehicle outside the restaurant.