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Authorities investigating substance that hospitalized five inmates

The substance has been sent to Indianapolis for testing, but it could be weeks before results are in

By C1 Staff

ELKHART COUNTY — Police are investigating how a smokable, unidentified substance made its way into the county jail and ended up hospitalizing five inmates.

WSBT reports that the substance was allegedly brought into the jail by an inmate during booking.

The inmates who ingested the drug were back in the jail as of Thursday morning and being monitored by medical staff.

The substance has been sent to Indianapolis for testing, but it could be weeks before results are in.

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