Officer Exposed To Drugs During Traffic Stop Overdoses

(From the Fostoria Police Department)

On 06/14/2025 at approximately 0211 hrs, Fostoria Police Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 blk of Columbus Ave. During the traffic stop, officers began to develop reasonable suspicion that there were possible illegal drugs in the vehicle. During the duration of the traffic stop, a K9 unit, Officer Jared Lindig and Bandit, were called to the scene to investigate further. After a positive indication by Bandit, probable cause was established, and officers began to search the vehicle for illegal substances.

While searching the vehicle, Officer Brayden Moon located a white powdery substance in the purse of passenger, Latoya Bowers. The substance, now presumed to be Fentanyl, became airborne due to weather conditions and Officer Moon was exposed. Shortly after the exposure, Officer Moon collapsed and is believed to have suffered an overdose. Officers on scene, Moira White and Jeremy Salaz began life saving measures and called for EMS. Officer in Charge, Colin Taggart arrived on scene and administered several doses of Narcan to Officer Moon, reviving him. Officer Moon was then transported by EMS to Fostoria Community Hospital for further evaluation, where he was treated and later released.

Ms. Bowers was arrested for Corrupting Another with Drugs, ORC 2925.02, a felony of the second degree. The driver, Alex Tiell was also arrested and charged with Complicity, ORC 2923.03, a felony of the second degree. Both Bowers and Tiell were transported to and are currently being held at the Seneca County Jail. Other charges will be filed, pending further investigation and chemical testing.

“I cannot say enough, how proud I am of these officers and how they responded, saving a fellow officer’s life in this chaotic moment. Experience and training truly paid off, and an officer’s life was saved today because of it.“

Chief Gabe Wedge

Fostoria Police Department