An inmate overdosed after she ingested a substance believed to be fentanyl allegedly given to her by another inmate while they waited to be booked Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2022) at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh.The drugs were hidden inside the suspect’s body, the sheriff said.“As long as people are willing to hide deadly illicit substances in their body orifices, it makes it extremely difficult to detect and to recover without medical intervention,& .
Rutherford County, TN— Fireplaces and chimneys represent a significant source of home heating fires.Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) is offering safety tips to fireplace users in hopes that residents can enjoy their glowing logs without incident.“Fireplaces are traditionally warm and comforting,” said Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders, “but if not properly maintained, they can also be very dangerous.”The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and U.S. Fire A .