Fort Dix Goes on High Alert, but No Threat Found

Fort Dix goes on high alert, but no threat found

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst issued a security alert ⁠Tuesday afternoon after officials said "suspicious packages" were found on the Burlington County military base.

Suspicious Packages Cause Evacuation Of Joint Base

OCEAN COUNTY – The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst upgraded its threat alert to “FPCON Charlie” and ordered an evacuation of non-essential personnel due to suspicious packages that were soon revealed to be harmless. The base’s Facebook page stated that “suspicious packages were reported on the installation. Security forces and our first responders immediately responded, secured the area, and determined the packages posed no threat. We are grate…

Suspicious packages at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst found not to be a threat

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey said suspicious packages were reported on the installation, but later determined not to pose a threat. The base said Tuesday afternoon that it was at FPCON CHARLIE, a heightened force protection condition that puts increased security measures in place following reports of multiple suspicious packages. In an update posted at 4:34 p.m. ET, the base said that Security Forces and first responders respon…

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in N.J. investigated suspicious packages found on base

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was under increased security measures Tuesday afternoon after suspicious packages were reported on the base, according to social media posts from the base.

Joint base in New Jersey gives all clear after suspicious packages found

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey gave the all clear after suspicious packages were reported on the installation.

Fort Dix lockdown: What's happening at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, what is FPCON Charlie? First details

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which encompasses Fort Dix was put on lockdown on Tuesday as FPCON CHARLIE was declared in a statement.