FCSO rescue unconscious driver from pond
Frederick County Sheriff’s (FCSO) report the rescue of an unconscious driver from a pond off of Papermill Road.
FCSO responded to a call Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. responded to reports of an SUV that had driven off the road and into a pond in the area of Papermill Road and Harrison Lane.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they could see the SUV submerged up to the hood of the vehicle and the driver slumped over the steering wheel.
Deputies entered the water and removed the unconscious driver, Michael Surgent of Mechanicsville, from the vehicle.
The driver was given a dose of Narcan and regained consciousness.
Aerosol cans were recovered from his vehicle and it’s believed he was huffing chemicals which led to him losing control of the vehicle.
He is charged with huffing chemicals, reckless driving and driving under the influence.
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WCSO investigates inmate death
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced that an inmate at R.S.W. Regional Jail has passed due to a likely overdose.
Jonte Gebrell Smith, 21, was found unconscious and unresponsive along with his cellmate after midnight on December 12th, 2021.
Both men were given Narcan, but Smith did not have a response while his cellmate did.
Both were transported to Warren Memorial Hospital.
Shortly later Smith was pronounced dead.
The other inmate received treatment and was sent back to the jail.
The investigation is still ongoing and those with information about the case should contact Investigator Powell of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
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