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Hallucinogenic plant smuggled into Ill. prison

Correctional Staff conducted a medical examination after an inmate was acting strange in the Jail housing unit

By Phillip Reed
My State Line

JANESVILLE, Ill. — Jail staff noticed an inmate acting “strange.”

The incident happened at 11pm Monday. Correctional Staff conducted a medical examination after an inmate was acting strange in the Jail housing unit.

It was determined the inmate ate jimson weed, as well as five others. All of them were transported to Mercy Hospital where they were admitted for treatment.

Full story: A Hallucinogenic Plant Smuggled Into the Rock County Prison