Manhunt in Belgium puts county emergency alert system to the test

Shortly after two teenagers accused of armed carjackings raced into Ozaukee County with authorities on their heels Monday night, cell phones lit up with a chilling message.

“From the Ozaukee Sheriff’s Office. Residents are requested to shelter in place. There is a large police presence in the area searching for armed fleeing subjects,” the message, sent just after 7:30 p.m., read.