A Knox man was arrested Sunday, February 5 after officers served a warrant at a residence in Knox.
Deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Natural Resources served the warrant at 8:18 a.m. CT in the 0800 North block of 600 E. in Knox. Police say officers were granted access to the residence and directed to the basement where they found a man who was unresponsive. Officers called for medical assistance. Police say four doses of Narcan were administered after signs pointed to a potential overdose. Due to their quick actions, officers were able to render life saving efforts and to prevent the loss of life, according to the report.
During the incident, officers allegedly located approximately 22.81 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 18.44 grams of marijuana.
After being medically cleared, 47-year-old Michael Fagin was arrested on preliminary methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession charges. Formal charges will be determined by the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
