Unresponsive female saved by Sergeant of the Hope Police Department

On June 13th, 2023, at 10:15pm, Sgt. Johnny Weaver of the Hope Police Department, received a call from dispatch in reference to an unresponsive female located in the 300 block of South Washington Street.

Upon arrival, Sgt. Weaver observed the female to be unresponsive and not breathing. Sgt. Weaver immediately began administering CPR. While doing chest compressions, the female began to breathe but remained unresponsive. The female stopped breathing again and Sgt. Weaver continued chest compressions with assistance from others.

Pafford EMS and the Hope Fire Department arrived and began medical care. EMS was able to find a pulse and transferred the female to Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope. Sgt. Weaver’s actions contributed to preserving life until more advanced medical care could be provided. The Hope Police Department took a moment to recognize Sgt. Weaver for his extraordinary actions and considered him for a Life Saving Award for his response to this incident.