Crime & Safety

Milwaukee Man Overdoses on Heroin on Oak Leaf Trail

A 34-year-old Milwaukee man was later arrested for possession of heroin after admitting to injecting himself while walking with his girlfriend.

A 34-year-old Milwaukee man was rushed to the hospital after he overdosed on heroin Monday while walking on the Oak Leaf Trail in Shorewood.

Police say, the man admitted to injecting himself with heroin and accidently overdosing just before reaching the Oak Leaf Trail bridge. He was walking with his girlfriend at the time.

He was transported to a local hospital and later arrested for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.

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