Michigan State Police trooper gives himself Narcan after contact with powdery substance

SAGINAW, Mich. – A Michigan State Police trooper administered a dose of Narcan, the overdose reversal spray, to himself after coming into contact with an unknown powdery substance during a traffic stop.

The incident happened Sunday around 8:30 p.m. during a traffic stop on I-675 in Mid-Michigan, WNEM reports.

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The trooper recognized early effects of the possible narcotics and gave himself a dose of Narcan before calling for an ambulance.

The trooper was given a second dose of Narcan and was taken to a hospital for treatment. He has since been released.

The incident remains under investigation by troopers from the MSP Tri-City Post.


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