A statement from Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman says his office is aware of the significant amount of sightings, and the origin and purpose of the drones are not known at this time.
Authorities in Mercer County are investigating multiple drone sightings reported over the past several nights in Mercer and neighboring counties in Ohio and Indiana.
Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman issued a statement acknowledging the significant number of sightings. The origin and purpose of the drones remain unknown, he said. The sheriff’s office is continuing its investigation and working with federal agencies to identify the owners and operators of the drones.
Residents are encouraged to report sightings and share any information or video footage of the drones, including the location where the footage was captured. Submissions can be sent via the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
In the interest of safety, authorities ask that citizens avoid chasing the drones.
