A Lee County deputy is recovering after being exposed to a hazardous substance, authorities say.

The incident occurred after Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a 911 call reporting a possible drug overdose at approximately 6:47 pm central standard time on Friday, January 13, 2023 at a residence located in the 100 block of Lee Road 399 in Smiths Station.

Deputies made contact with  a 29-year-old male who stated that he was fine and did not need assistance.

Deputies identified the male as Michael Shane Bodine Green and determined a warrant charging Green with attempted murder was outstanding in Russell County, Alabama.

As deputies attempted to place Green in custody, he resisted which led to deputies deploying a taser which was not effective but eventually were able to secure Green and began transport to the Lee County Detention Center.

While enroute, the deputy transporting Green became disoriented and suffered difficulty breathing.

The deputy stopped near the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Lee Road 183 in the Salem community and notified the Sheriff’s communication center that he was in distress.

Lee County sheriff’s deputies, Opelika police officers, Opelika Fire Rescue officials, ETS medics, and ALEA troopers responded to his location and found the deputy weak and barely responsive. Lee County EMA also responded to the scene. 

Assisting deputies immediately applied Narcan and the deputy was transported to East Alabama Health Emergency Room. The deputy was stabilized and is expected to fully recover.

Michael Green was also transported to the ER for treatment and will be transported to Russell County on release.

The investigation into the type and source of the substance involved is on-going, authorities said. 

Saturday, officials added that probabilities indicate that the Deputy was exposed to the hazardous substance, likely Fentanyl, during the process of taking Green into custody.

Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid illegally used recreationally by mixing with other drugs such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. It can be neutralized by naloxone commonly known as Narcan.