A SWAT standoff is currently underway in the area of Meadow Drive and Farmdale Way in the Landen section of Deerfield Township, prompting a heavy police presence and warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the incident involves a fugitive subject of a warrant, though further details about the individual or charges have not been released. Authorities have emphasized that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the broader community.
An emergency alert regarding the standoff was inadvertently sent to areas beyond the immediate location, prompting confusion. Officials clarified the alert should have only reached residents within the affected area, particularly those near the Woodfield development.
SWAT teams and local police remain on scene, and residents in the vicinity are urged to remain inside and avoid the area while the situation is being resolved.
“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and want to assure residents that our priority is maintaining safety while working toward a peaceful resolution,” said a spokesperson from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
