Possible drug overdose near Ocoee Street and Roanoke Avenue, Chattanooga TN

Drug Violation

Reported: 11/18/2025 08:40 PM

Near Ocoee St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Police and EMS responded to a possible drug overdose of a 36-year-old male near Ocoee Street and Roanoke Avenue in Chattanooga. The individual was awake, breathing and responsive. The person may have taken fentanyl.

Audio|Source: Chattanooga Public Safety

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Transcript:

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Copy back EMS possible overdose.

00:03

Two.

00:04

Three.

00:10

Near Ocoee Street near Roanoke Avenue and Bradstreet.

00:21

36-year-old male RP is advising, has history of taking drugs, and is possibly having an overdose at this time.

00:30

EMS has been notified.

00:31

Med 14 is about the NRAOt.

00:33

They're advising he is awake, breathing, and responsive now.

00:39

Your number's (number withheld).

00:42

It's Christopher Penn, and if it is, send more units with them.

00:46

Three, I'm clear.

00:48

Okay. Okay.

00:50

Mayn't have four, I'm clear.

00:56

Three also was my number here.

01:00

Nine, what's my number here?

01:06

Nine, your number is (number withheld).

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One-on-three-nine.

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Unison round to 2025-O-CoE.

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RMP is advising it will not be the party mentioned, Christopher Penn.

01:26

Will not be that party.

01:31

So, so open to in fact.

01:37

I do myself in the area to attempt to locate the building.

01:41

I'm clear.

01:46

Two, three, and four be advised.

01:49

I believe the party took fentanyl, possible fentanyl,

01:52

on scene.

01:54

I'm not four, I'm getting here.

01:57

I'm clear. Are you clear on that last traffic?

02:04

I didn't get not here, but...

02:12

Clear. I need himself if you're coming out in the...

02:18

Clear any units in route to 2025 O'CoE can slow down per 3 Baker 1.

02:23

All units can slow their incoming.

02:29

One, can you advise a CNA secure for EMS?

02:33

Yes, correct, sure.

02:34

Clear.

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