Fentanyl Issue at Licking County Jail

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The Licking County Sheriff’s Jail staff and deputies have responded to a possible fentanyl exposure in one module of the jail.

The Licking County Sheriff said five inmates and two corrections officers were transported for treatment. Two of the inmates and two corrections officers were transported for treatment. Two of the inmates had a severe reaction.

All are doing well and should be released. All other inmates were isolate as decontamination took place.

Licking County Sheriff’s Detectives and Drug Task Force Agents are investigating where the fentanyl came from.

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Nichole Hannahs
Nichole is WHIZ’s News Director/Anchor. She joined the WHIZ family while attending high school at Bishop Rosecrans, before taking a full-time position in 2005. Nichole is no stranger to the area. She grew up in Corning, Ohio and and graduated from Waynesburg College, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications emphasizing in Sports Broadcasting/Sports Information and Journalism.When not at work Nichole enjoys watching St. Louis Blues hockey, enjoying time with family, spending time outdoors and reading.If Nichole wasn't in broadcasting she'd probably have become a teacher.Nichole is married to a fellow sports fan Brandon. They have two sons Cameron and Xavier.