A Fayetteville police officer is out of the hospital Thursday after he was exposed to fentanyl while executing a search warrant, police said.
The exposure happened around 9:30 a.m. when the officer was serving a warrant at a home located at 1149 Bernadine St., according to police. While searching the home, the officer became exposed to fentanyl.
Once the officer began showing signs of fentanyl exposure, his fellow officers administered two doses of Narcan, police said.
The officer was stabilized and transported to a local hospital. He was later released.
Two people have been charged in connection with the case.
Demetrie R. Everett, 23, of the 1100 block of Bernadine Street, has been arrested and charged with:
- Two counts possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver heroin
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver a synthetic cannabinoid,
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver MDA/MDMA,
- Two counts felony maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling controlled substances
- Simple possession of marijuana
Everett is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center on a $20,000 secured bond.
Marqucia Byrd, 25, of the 4900 block of Fieldcrest Drive, has been arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine.
Byrd is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center on a $1,000 secured bond.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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