Westfield Police Revive Overdosing Man In Hotel Room

WESTFIELD, NJ - Several Westfield police officers were recently honored as heroes after administering a lifesaving dose of Narcan to an overdose victim in a local hotel room, according to a statement from the police department.

The overdose incident was reported at a North Avenue Best Western hotel on Sunday at around 1:14 a.m., police said.

At the scene, Sergeant Nicholas Bruno discovered a 52-year-old man from Newark lying unresponsive in bed in a second-floor hotel room, police said. After determining that the victim was also not breathing and had no detectable pulse, Bruno then transferred the man to the floor to begin CPR, police said.

Officers Joseph Natale and Markovy Jacques, who arrived shortly thereafter, also helped Bruno in the CPR effort.

Upon learning that the patient likely ingested heroin, Bruno administered three 4 milligram doses of Naloxone Hydrochloride (also known as Narcan) into the patient’s left nostril.

“Following the third dose, the patient regained consciousness and vomited, and was able to sit up with the officers’ assistance,” police said.

The Newark man was later transported to a local hospital by EMS personnel, "thanks to the outstanding life-saving efforts of these fine officers,” police added.

If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse, there are resources available to you. Union County Helping Hand 365 (1-855-825-3275) is available 24/7.