Allen Oakwood Correctional to hold escape scenario exercise on October 30th

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - According to the Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, an escape scenario exercise will be conducted at the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institute sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. During the exercise, staff may be seen searching state grounds as well as escape positions being manned. This is just an exercise and should not be a cause for concern.