Latest Shocking Update in the Menard Prison Substance Exposure and/or Overdose Cases From Today and Monday.
On Monday, EMT services were requested at the Menard Maximum Security Prison. A prisoner was found in the segregated area of the prison, after he overdosed on an unknown substance.
One medic on scene began to have a severe seizure as soon as they were near the affected area. Not only did they have a seizure, but they experienced paralysis on one side of their body. Luckily, after being treated, they fully recovered. Narcan did not work on the exposed victims.
Sadly, not only did the medic have a seizure, Correctional officers also had seizures. Today, while correctional officers were in the area that was affected, at least 11 officers had to go to the emergency room, with two of the officers completely falling out and going unconscious.
This has left many people wondering what in the world this substance is. Well, several medical professionals that have dealt with similar exposures in not only Menard prison but other prisons have come forward and explained they have seen this before. All of the professionals are in agreement that this sounds like another "Wasp Dope" incident.
A medical professional from near Chester, Illinois who is remaining anonymous due to HIPAA laws wanted this statement shared publicly, "I have seen many inmate patients and correctional officer patients that have suffered from Raid or wasp/roach pesticide poisoning. Inmates will receive intentionally contaminated mail from people claiming to be their lawyer. Prison officials cannot open letters that are attorney-client confidential. The letter is sprayed down with most commonly wasp or roach pesticides; sometimes other chemicals are added. When the paper is ground down into a powder it is easily rendered into an intoxicant inside of the prison. I will not expose the entire process but it is very common. Not to mention, if individuals are using this particular intoxicant, it is in the air which in and of itself; is dangerous. Narcan is not effective in this case, in fact it may exacerbate these symptoms. The pesticides being used create a methamphetamine-like effect."
However, many correctional officers from not just Illinois, but also other states, are asking, "Why is Menard not being put on a lockdown?" According to the correctional officers and other prison employees that have reached out to us, a lockdown is what is needed right now. According to them, a lockdown ensures not only the correctional officers safety but also the inmates safety. It also will protect future first responders. They explained it is temporary and they strongly believe it will "help stop" what is happening to the officers right now and in the future.
The administration has not reached out to make a comment about this situation at Menard prison.
The administrators have not confirmed anything as of yet, however a HazMat team did go to the prison today and they were also there on Monday.
We appreciate all of the individuals coming forward and wanting the public to know the truth.
The correctional officers at the Menard prison held a demonstration on July 8th, 2024, to let the public know that they are working in very unsafe conditions due to extreme understaffing. They also cited the inexperience of officers responsible for some of the more dangerous inmates. The administrators claimed it is not understaffed and there are no problems.
We will update.
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