Sullivan Deputy Sheriff Saves Woman’s Life in County Building

A quick thinking sheriff's officer saved a woman's life while on duty at Sullivan County's Liberty complex. 

Deputy Sheriff Elwin Wood was on at the county's Liberty complex when he was alerted that a woman had passed out in a interview room. Deputy Wood called 911, and interview a family member to determine what the woman's medical condition might be.

The deputy learned that the woman, who is 49 years old, and uses a wheelchair had recently been struck by a car in Monticello. The woman's doctor had prescribed a pain medication which the woman had taken that morning. The woman was non responsive with shallow breathing.

Based on his training, the Deputy Wood realized that the woman may have taken too much pain medication and quickly administered an emergency dose of NARCAN which he carries with him. The woman immediately regained consciousness and was transported to a medical facility.

Sheriff Mike Schiff praised Deputy Wood's actions and thanked the Sullivan County Public Health Division for providing the training and supplies of NARCAN that have saved the lives of several citizens over the past year.

The 49-year-old victim was not identified by the Sheriff's Office due to privacy concerns.