Police say an 11-year-old girl in Nashua suffers a fentanyl overdose

An 11-year-old girl is recovering after overdosing on fentanyl, according to Nashua police.

The child survived after first responders administered Narcan, police said.

Investigators said the girl was home alone with another 11-year-old on Underhill Street in Nashua last Thursday when police received a report that a child was unconscious after a fentanyl overdose.

Police said the girl regained consciousness after being administered Narcan and before being taken to a hospital.

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Investigators said the girl found the drugs in the room of 31-year-old Tyler Greenhalgh, who police said had a history of drug use. Officials said their investigation determined the fentanyl came from him.

Greenhalgh was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child.

“Unfortunately, this is not shocking,” said Captain Brian Trefry. “While it is not a common occurrence, it does happen from time to time that children come into possession of narcotics that are either irresponsibly stored or accidentally discarded by parents, relatives or other adults.”

The American Medical Response (AMR) reported that there were no suspected opioid-related deaths in Nashua in May, marking a steady decline over the past few months…

“I still think we’re on a good trend. But just because of the nature of this disease, it can go either way at any time,” said Chris Stawasz, regional director of American Medical Response. Stawasz said this should still be a warning not to bring these drugs near adults, let alone children. “It’s a very deadly drug, it can kill you the first time you use it.”

Police say the girl is in a stable condition. Greenhalgh is due to appear in court next month.