Police Investigating Multiple Suspected Cocaine Overdoses at Providence Bar
Sunday, May 08, 2022
Providence police are investigating multiple suspected cocaine overdoses at a Providence bar over the weekend.
About Incident
Shortly before 1 AM Saturday morning, police responded to Black Sheep on Westminster Street for a report of multiple overdoses.
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A friend of the men told police that they had purchased cocaine from a man in the bathroom at the bar.
According to police, all three men regained consciousness and were transported by rescue to Rhode Island Hospital.
Detectives are currently investigating.
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