Indiana police officer overdoses on fentanyl during traffic stop

SOUTHPORT, Ind. (WXIN) — An Indiana police officer is recovering after overdosing on fentanyl while searching a suspect's vehicle during a recent traffic stop. 

The Southport Police Department said Lt. Tony Wilson pulled over a driver at a Speedway gas station on the south side of Indianapolis around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Police said the driver had a criminal record and no license.

While searching the car, Wilson reportedly found a dollar bill that was covered in what he thought was fentanyl.