Cops say a Loranger woman drove a man to his home after he overdosed on drugs, dumped him in front of the house and took off.
"Loretta Schroder, 28, from Loranger, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail overnight on one count of Failure to Render Aid," Public Information Officer Ashley Rodrigue said in a news release.
It happened on August 30th.
"TPSO detectives began investigating the death of 42-year-old Jaycen Morris who was found dead in his front yard," she explained. "Preliminary autopsy results indicate his death was the result of an overdose."
Rodrigue says Morris had been with Schroder when he began overdosing.
"Instead of seeking assistance or alerting anyone to his medical emergency, she drove to his home and left him unconscious in his front yard, then drove away."
They took her into custody early this morning.
“It is completely unacceptable not to try to help someone experiencing any type of medical emergency. That call to 911 is too easy,” said Sheriff Gerald Sticker, “But when you know that medical emergency is the result of illegal narcotics, and fast-acting medications like Narcan are so readily available, and you do nothing, we’re going to hold you responsible for your lack of action.”
Narcan is available to anyone, no questions asked. Drug addicts can also seek help from authorities without facing criminal charges.
Rodrigue said, "The TPSO participates with the Operation Angel program which offers those struggling with addiction to turn to the sheriff’s office to seek treatment, at no charge, without fear of consequences. If you, or a loved one, wants help through Operation Angel, individuals can come to any TPSO office or call 985-747-9696. In addition, the TPSO wants to ensure all residents know that Narcan is available to anyone, without a prescription, at any pharmacy. The Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is also a regional distribution site for Narcan on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health’s Overdose Prevention and Response program."
