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Man arrested after police standoff triggers mass alerts in Warren County

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A man with active warrants was arrested after a police standoff in Deerfield Township, Warren County. The incident mistakenly triggered emergency alerts to residents across the county and nearby areas. Authorities later confirmed the alerts were not meant for the wider public.

Breakdown
  • Emergency alerts were sent to residents warning them to stay inside and secure doors. 2s
  • The standoff began when deputies served a warrant for a man charged with assault. 27s
  • Denzel Pouncey and three others were safely removed from the home after the standoff. 46s
  • No injuries were reported and no deputies were shot at during the incident. 51s
  • Officials said the broad alert distribution was due to a technical system error. 1m 13s
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