GLASGOW — An inmate at the Barren County Detention Center possibly overdosed on New Year’s Eve, according to new information from Jailer Aaron Shirley.
Shirley released a statement Thursday morning about the incident. The inmate was taken to TJ Samson Hospital for treatment and was later returned to the jail. It remains unclear what kind of substance the inmate consumed.
“They have since been medically cleared and are back in our facility alive and well,” Shirley said.
The incident is being investigated by an outside agency, the jailer said. The jailer could not comment on the status of the investigation or where the drugs may have come from.
“As devilments accrue, we will give an updated statement,” he said.
