Overdoses Spike In Chesterfield

(Chesterfield)- Chesterfield police are worried after a rash of overdoses.  Yesterday, they issued a warning saying six-people suffered suspected opioid overdoses in a 24-hour period.  They didn’t say what caused the recent spike in opioid overdoses, but police are concerned that there could be a type of opioid that hit the streets that is extremely potent.  Police say to watch for the warning signs of an overdose and call 9-1-1 immediately if they think someone is having one.