Lexington police dog exposed to fentanyl is back to work after treatment, dept. says
A Lexington police dog is back on duty after being temporarily sidelined due to a fentanyl exposure.
Police said the dog, Jax, was assisting with an investigation last Friday when he came into contact with fentanyl, according to a Facebook post by the Lexington Police Department.
Jax was administered narcan and sent to a veterinarian for treatment.
Police said Monday that Jax is doing well and back to full duty.
Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader