FARGO, N.D. (CCSO) – Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13th, a recently arrested 22-year-old female inmate notified a deputy they had ingested a controlled substance. As deputies assessed the medical needs of the inmate, the inmate lost consciousness.

Sheriff Jesse Jahner said deputies administered one (1) dose of Narcan, and the inmate regained consciousness prior to the arrival of EMS. The inmate was transported to a metro area hospital for medical care. The inmate has been discharged and returned to the Cass County Jail.

Cass County authorities continue to investigate how the narcotics were introduced to the facility.