Event Brief
Largo welfare check leads to 14 treated after narcotic exposure
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Largo police said 14 people, including first responders, were treated after exposure to an unknown narcotic while responding to a welfare check at the Oasis at Bayside apartments off Ulmerton Road. Five were hospitalized. Chief Mike Loux said Narcan revived one officer after Richard Charles, 30, was taken into custody; hazardous materials decontaminated responders.
WHO: Largo Police Chief Mike Loux; Richard Charles, 30; Largo first responders and medics; girlfriend of Charles
WHAT: Multiple responders were treated after suspected narcotic exposure during a welfare check and arrest; Narcan was used on an officer and hazardous materials decontamination occurred.
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Officers reported they became ill after taking Richard Charles into custody during a welfare check, indicating exposure to a narcotic substance.
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