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Warren County officials mistakenly sent an emergency alert to the entire county instead of just Deerfield Township residents during a SWAT standoff, prompting residents to stay indoors; the alert was later canceled as the situation was contained.
A 9-year-old girl, Melina Frattolin, was abducted in Lake George, NY, prompting an AMBER Alert; she was last seen in a white van and is believed to be in imminent danger. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Warren County Sheriff's Office.
A powerful storm hit Warren County, NY, causing widespread damage and power outages for over 12,500 customers. Wind gusts reached 87 mph in Glens Falls, leading to road closures, fallen trees, and downed power lines. A state of emergency was declared in Glens Falls, and residents are working together to clean up the aftermath.
Warren County in Ohio has experienced an outbreak of pediatric pneumonia, with 142 cases reported since August, surpassing the county average and meeting the Ohio Department of Health's definition of an outbreak. The cases, affecting children around 8 years old, have been reported across multiple school districts, with no clear patterns identified. Common symptoms include cough, fever, and fatigue. The Warren County Health District and the Ohio Department of Health are collaborating to investigate the cause and prevent further spread of the illness.
A 43-year-old man, Travis Collins, was killed in a dirt bike crash in Warren County, Ohio. Collins was riding his 2001 KTM Off-Road dirt bike when a 2022 Honda Accord struck the rear of his bike at an intersection. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Honda, Anthony Harter, was uninjured. The crash resulted in the closure of US 22/3 and Stubbs Mills Road, causing significant traffic delays for Little Miami Local Schools.
Warren County District Attorney, Robert Greene, has recused himself from the investigation into the escape of Michael Burham from Warren County Prison. Greene received information suggesting possible involvement of staff members and inmates, and stated that negligence and complacency were the main issues. While no one has been charged besides Burham, Greene believes changes are already being made at the prison. He has asked the state Attorney General to take over the case, but will continue to prosecute the kidnapping charges against Burham.
Escaped inmate Michael Burnham, who had been on the run for nine days, was arrested "at gunpoint" by Pennsylvania State Police after being spotted by a homeowner in Warren County. Burnham, a homicide and arson suspect, had escaped from the county jail by using bed sheets to rappel down from the roof. He was found tired and worn out, still wearing his orange prison jumpsuit. Burnham had been facing multiple charges, including arson, kidnapping, and burglary, and was also under investigation for the rape and murder of the mother of his child in New York. It is yet to be determined where he will be housed, and it is unclear if he will face additional charges for the escape.
Human skeletal remains were discovered by EquuSearch Midwest, a search and recovery organization, in Warren County, Ohio. The remains were found on a small island in the Great Miami River. The police are treating the area as a crime scene and the Warren County Coroner's Office will be conducting further examination and identification. The remains are currently unidentifiable, and dental records may be used for identification.
Authorities in Warren County, Pennsylvania are searching for Michael Burham, a dangerous inmate who escaped from the county prison using bed sheets. Burham, who was being held on arson and burglary charges and was a suspect in a homicide investigation, is considered very dangerous. Extensive searches are underway, and the public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation after a two-story house fire in Warren County, Ohio. The victim who died was found inside the home, and it's believed that a family member attempted to rescue them but was unsuccessful. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the identity of the victim has not been released.
A 17-year-old teenager from Lebanon, Ohio, identified as Shawn Mitchell, died in a car crash in Warren County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that Mitchell lost control of his 2002 Honda Civic and hit a tree. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
A 17-year-old teenager named Shawn Mitchell died in a single-car crash in Warren County, Ohio. The Ohio State Patrol reported that Mitchell was driving a 2002 Honda Civic when he drove off the left side of the road and hit a tree. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 76-year-old woman from Cincinnati was killed in a two-car crash on Northbound Interstate 71 in Warren County, Ohio. The crash occurred when a 2016 Hyundai Genesis driven by a 25-year-old man hit the woman's 2022 Chevrolet Trax, causing it to roll over. Another passenger was seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital. The crash is under investigation, and speed, alcohol, and drugs are suspected to be factors.
Shirley Coletta, 76, of Cincinnati, died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 71N in Warren County, Ohio. Her vehicle was struck from behind, causing it to roll over. Her passenger, Patricia Jump, 54, of Cincinnati, was transported to Bethesda North with serious injuries. Ohio State Highway Patrol suspects that speed and impairment are factors in the crash, which is currently under investigation.
A couple from Warren County, Ohio, has been convicted on federal charges for their role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Jessica Watkins and Donovan Crowl were found guilty of conspiracy and other charges related to their participation in the Capitol riot. The couple, who are members of the far-right group the Oath Keepers, were among the first to breach the Capitol building on Jan. 6.