Possible Drug Overdose to be Determined by County Medical Examiner

Fillmore Fire Department Engine 91 and AMR Paramedics responded to an overdose reportedly in the bathroom at Vons, 600 block Ventura Street, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 1:00am. The male subject was discovered by Vons’ night crew, deceased, in what appeared to be a drug overdose. The subject was a known drug user and had previous arrests for drug related charges, according to Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo Malagon. Deputies located paraphernalia with residue believed to be Fentanyl, but the cause and manner of death will be determined by the county medical examiner. On Sunday, March 16, a male subject who had overdosed across the street from Fillmore City Hall was treated with Naloxone and transported to the hospital for further aid. Because he responded to the opioid antagonist authorities believe he overdosed on an opioid, however deputies did not locate any narcotics or paraphernalia that would confirm if it was an opioid such as fentanyl or heroin. The subject is also a known drug abuser and has overdosed on numerous other occasions, according to Chief Malagon. “Our deputies have made arrests for subjects under the influence of various controlled substances, and the possession of minor quantities of Fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. These arrests have taken place in Fillmore and surrounding unincorporated areas. Fentanyl is very dangerous and unfortunately very common throughout the entire county.” Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.