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Parent urges board to act after alleged fentanyl overdose, other safety incidents at Stratton Elementary park
Summary
A parent told the Raleigh County Schools board that an alleged fentanyl overdose, reports of gunshots and underage drinking near Stratton Elementary park have raised safety concerns and asked the district to work with police and city leaders on measures such as gated hours and increased patrols.
A parent told the Raleigh County Schools board on Tuesday that a string of disturbing incidents at Stratton Elementary park — including what she described as an unresponsive man found from a suspected fentanyl overdose — has left families fearful and asking for immediate action.
"This past Saturday or Sunday, a man was found unresponsive from an alleged fentanyl overdose at Stratton Elementary School grounds," Alicia Dowden said during the public comment period. Dowden, who identified…
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