Man, 19, was unconscious and receiving CPR when a Mansfield Township officer arrived at the scene, police say.
A 19-year-old man living in a Mansfield apartment complex was revived by police following an alleged heroin overdose.
A Nalaxone kit. (NJ.COM File Photo) Police say the man, who isn't being identified, shortly before 11:30 a.m. Monday was unconscious when a Mansfield Township police officer arrived at the scene. Someone at the apartment in Mansfield Village was administering CPR, police say.
An officer then administered a dose from the state-issued nasal Narcan kit. After several minutes and no change in condition of the man, the officer administered a second dose, police say.
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The man eventually regained consciousness and was able to sit up, according to police.
Police say an uncapped hypodermic needle was between the man's legs. Officers seized the needle, as well as several bags of heroin.
The man was transported to Hackettstown Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
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