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For Immediate Release
Washoe County Detention Facility staff respond to medical emergency involving two inmates
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6235
Cell: 775-391-0407
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office today is releasing details of a critical incident response in the Detention Facility which occurred last night, February 7, 2022.
Detention Facility commissioned and civilian staff responded to two inmates experiencing a medical emergency shortly after 9:00 p.m. Deputies located the two unresponsive inmates and immediately began chest compressions. Upon arrival of medical staff and additional deputies – the inmates were each given six or more doses of naloxone, a medication known to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. An AED was also utilized.
Prior to the medical incident, deputies had completed a security check within the involved housing unit shortly after 8:30 p.m.
Both inmates were transported by REMSA Health to an area hospital. One has since returned to the Detention Facility and has been placed on observation in the Infirmary. The second inmate remains at the hospital in critical condition.
Reno Fire Department HazMat personnel responded to clean the inmates’ cell.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating this incident. Detectives have determined that drugs are a factor in this incident; however, this is an ongoing investigation. Further details will be released when available.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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