NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – On Sunday, at approximately 8:57 p.m. New Port Richey Police and Fire Personnel responded to the southern end of Blue Harbor Drive about an occupied vehicle partially submerged in a canal.
Police say the vehicle, a 2013 gray Infinity, came to final rest with the rear tires at the edge of the seawall, the hood of the car was completely submerged, and water inside the vehicle’s passenger compartment.
The vehicle was occupied solely by the registered owner, Vincent Monroe.
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Police say Monroe was bent over, completely unconscious and unresponsive. Police officers entered the water, broke open a window to gain entry, and pulled Monroe out of the vehicle.
“Monroe appeared to be showing indicators of a possible opioid overdose and Narcan was immediately administered by police and fire rescue personnel. After a short time, Monroe regained consciousness,” said NPR Police.
Monroe was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. After an investigation, Monroe was placed under arrest for DUI, DUI Property Damage, Possession of Fentanyl, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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