Perceived Threat Temporarily Shuts Down Orange Beach City Offices
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
July 2, 2025
ORANGE BEACH, Ala.
Orange Beach police received information on Tuesday that there had been a credible threat made, and law enforcement responded accordingly.
City offices were immediately put on temporary lockdown as a precaution as police investigated the threat according to officials.
According to law enforcement, the threat was received by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol office which has its office in Orange Beach.
Police were assigned to city buildings, and a heavy police presence was seen in the area.
According to law enforcement, the threat had come from a person whom they were familiar with.
Later in the day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the perceived threat against Orange Beach has not been validated.
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