Authorities in Willimantic have responded to seven drug overdoses in the last 24 hours, at least six of which have been K2, a brand of synthetic marijuana, according to police.
Willimantic police spokesman Cpl. Stanley Parizo Jr. said the most recent case involved a woman who was taken to Windham Hospital and fought with first responders who tried to treat her.
Investigators have confirmed K2 is behind at least six of Thursday's seven overdoses.
"We have seen different reactoins. A gentleman yesterday fought with us tooth and nail up to the medical center, the female we dealt with this morning just after midnight was completely out," Parizo explained.
It's not the first time K2 has been an issue in Willimantic. Six people were arrested in connection with another string of overdoses causing "psychotic behavior" in May.
