Backup needed at Tiger Mart

Image: Arriving On Scene — When a call for backup went out, Italy and Milford Police Departments arrived quickly.

Arriving On Scene — When a call for backup went out, Italy and Milford Police Departments arrived quickly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Keeping Everyone Calm — Rescue personnel kept the situation from escalating.

Keeping Everyone Calm — Rescue personnel kept the situation from escalating. (Barry Byers)

Image: A Quick Response — Two Italy Police cars, two Milford Police cars, two Italy Fire Vehicles and Keith Helms of Helm’s Garage arrived at the Stuckey’s parking to assist paramedics.

A Quick Response — Two Italy Police cars, two Milford Police cars, two Italy Fire Vehicles and Keith Helms of Helm’s Garage arrived at the Stuckey’s parking to assist paramedics. (Barry Byers)

Image: Engine 1 Arrives — Many innocent people were at risk when a man allegedly overdosed on narcotics and then resisted medical attention in the Stuckey’s parking lot.

Engine 1 Arrives — Many innocent people were at risk when a man allegedly overdosed on narcotics and then resisted medical attention in the Stuckey’s parking lot. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Cavalry — When the call for backup went out Italy and Milford rescue personnel responded quickly.

The Cavalry — When the call for backup went out Italy and Milford rescue personnel responded quickly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Closing The Door — Italy Fire and Rescue closes the door on another incident.

Closing The Door — Italy Fire and Rescue closes the door on another incident. (Barry Byers)

Image: Got Backup? — A man that allegedly was suffering from an accidental overdose was loaded and taken to the hospital as backup officers, including Milford Police Chief Carlos Phoenix (pictured 2nd from right), were ready to assist.

Got Backup? — A man that allegedly was suffering from an accidental overdose was loaded and taken to the hospital as backup officers, including Milford Police Chief Carlos Phoenix (pictured 2nd from right), were ready to assist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Controlling The Scene — Chief C.V. Johns takes control of the scene and wraps it up.

Controlling The Scene — Chief C.V. Johns takes control of the scene and wraps it up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Explanation Of Events — Rescue personnel finalize the details before leaving the scene.

Explanation Of Events — Rescue personnel finalize the details before leaving the scene. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nice Job — Rescue personnel share notes just before the ambulance leaves for the hospital.

Nice Job — Rescue personnel share notes just before the ambulance leaves for the hospital. (Barry Byers)

Image: That’s That — Chief C.V. Johns and Keith Helms discuss the events that had just unfolded in the Stuckey’s parking lot.

That’s That — Chief C.V. Johns and Keith Helms discuss the events that had just unfolded in the Stuckey’s parking lot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Exiting The Scene — Emergency vehicles caravan back to their posts.

Exiting The Scene — Emergency vehicles caravan back to their posts. (Barry Byers)

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