PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a county jail inmate overdosed Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office says around 1:30 p.m., Cumberland County Transport Deputies contacted Portland Distpach for a possible overdose. Portland Police responded and rendered first aid with Narcan to Inmate Kayla Brooks. The 26-year-old from Kennebunk was then taken by ambulance to Maine Medical Center for treatment.
Deputies say Brooks was at the courthouse for a court appearance.
The incident is under investigation.