COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five inmates and two corrections officers were taken to a hospital after a possible fentanyl exposure in the Licking County Jail, according to the sheriff's office.
Around noon, Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp said several inmates and officers were exposed to what is believed to be fentanyl. Those affected were taken to the Licking County Memorial.
Two of the inmates reportedly had severe reactions, while the others were taken to the hospital as a precaution, Thorp said. Both officers and four of the inmates have been cleared — one still remains in the hospital.
Sgt. Joby Bell described the two deputies as showing symptoms of sweating, shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure and pale skin.
Detectives from the sheriff's office and Drug Task Force agents are investigating the incident.