Redlands officer headbutted after fentanyl ingestion
By The BriefBrief
Redlands police say a man with outstanding warrants told officers during his arrest that he had swallowed fentanyl. While being treated at an Inland Empire hospital shortly after 12:30 a.m. Aug. 18, he headbutted an officer, authorities said.
WHO:A Redlands police officer; a suspect with outstanding warrants who reported swallowing fentanyl
WHAT:The suspect headbutted an officer while being treated after reporting fentanyl ingestion during his arrest.
WHEN:Aug 18, 2026
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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