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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.
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Emergency Responders Dispatched to Major Multi-Vehicle Collision at Budds Creek Road and Crain Highway in Faulkner
FAULKNER, MD (CHARLES COUNTY) — Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Crain Highway in Faulkner, Maryland, where three vehicles were involved in a crash resulting in multiple injuries.
Upon arrival, first responders assessed several patients at the scene.
A total of nine medical transports were requested due to the severity and number of injuries.
According to emergency officials, five patients required Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport, indicating significant or potentially life-threatening injuries.
An additional four patients were transported under Basic Life Support (BLS) care.
Due to the critical condition of one individual categorized as Priority 1, Maryland State Police Aviation Command’s Trooper 7 was dispatched to the scene for rapid medical air transport.
Traffic delays were reported in the area as emergency services, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement, worked to treat victims and clear the roadway.
The conditions of all patients remain under evaluation, and authorities have not yet released identifying information or the potential cause of the crash.
The incident remains under investigation by local officials.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.