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Man cited after suspected overdose

Coaldale Police have cited George Michael Dougherty, 23, of 11 W. High St., Coaldale, following an incident on March 9.

Officers were dispatched to 11 W. High St. at 6:39 p.m. for a possible drug overdose. They found Dougherty on a couch in the basement, unresponsive. An uncapped hypodermic needle, a needle cap and a white lighter were found on or near the couch.Dougherty was transported to St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus in the Lehighton Ambulance.He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.