Supervisor warns of “purple fentanyl,” says it may be Narcan‑resistant; board record contains no verification

Supervisor Beth raised a public-safety concern during supervisor updates, saying she had heard reports of a new, potentially fatal drug called “purple fentanyl” that she believed could be resistant to naloxone (Narcan). Beth said the matter was not verified in the meeting record but wanted the concern placed on the public record so schools and the public could be warned.

“She said: ‘It's called purple fentanyl, and it's supposed to be Narcan resistant,’” Beth told the board. The transcript does not identify any source for that information, and meeting participants did not provide corroboration or cite an official agency report during the session.

The board did not take formal action on the remark; no county public-health or law‑enforcement official provided confirmation or further details in the recorded meeting. The comment was recorded as a cautionary note from a supervisor rather than as a confirmed finding.

Local officials and the public should treat unverified reports with caution and consult public‑health or law‑enforcement sources before drawing conclusions. The board did not instruct staff to investigate or issue a public alert during the meeting.