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Warren County Emergency Alert Sent in Error, Sheriff Confirms Communication Center Mistake
WARREN COUNTY, OH — An emergency alert instructing residents to “secure doors and windows” was mistakenly sent out countywide Friday, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities have confirmed there is no widespread threat, and residents are being asked not to call 911 regarding the alert.
The message was originally intended only for a small portion of Deerfield Township, specifically the Woodfield development area in the Landen neighborhood, where a SWAT operation was underway involving a fugitive.
Due to an error in the communication center, the alert was inadvertently broadcast to the entire county, including areas such as Franklin, Carlisle, and other municipalities where no threat was present.
Carlisle city officials issued a clarification shortly after the alert, assuring residents that there was no active emergency in Carlisle and that the message had been sent out in error.
“If you received the alert, it was due to your cell phone being registered to an address in Warren County,” officials explained. “There is no need for concern unless you are in the specific area affected by the SWAT operation.”
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is actively working to address the mistake and restore accurate communication moving forward.
Additional updates will be provided if the situation in Deerfield Township changes.
Residents are reminded to follow official law enforcement sources for verified information.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Dearborn County) — Fire crews are battling a third-alarm structure fire at the Civista Bank located at 19710 State Line Road, according to emergency dispatch information.
The incident was initially reported as a working fire, prompting a second-alarm response as conditions rapidly escalated.
Fire officials have confirmed that the office area on the second floor is heavily involved, with significant fire activity observed within that portion of the building.
Additional firefighting resources have been requested to assist with suppression efforts as crews work to contain the blaze and prevent further spread.
No information has been released at this time regarding injuries, evacuations, or the cause of the fire.
Authorities are expected to provide updates as the situation develops.