Press release, Hope Police Department

April 6, 2022

At approximately 11:21 am today, officers responded to Yerger Middle School in Hope, Arkansas in reference to several students who became ill after ingesting an unknown substance.  Officers administered one dose of Narcan on scene to one student and four students were subsequently transported to Wadley Hospital in Hope.  All four students are receiving medical treatment and are currently in stable condition.

Update****
April 7, 2022
A 12 year old male has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance in this case.
Earlier today a detention hearing was held in juvenile court resulting in the suspect being detained
by the court.
The investigation is still ongoing.