(7-7-25) On July 5, 2025 at approximately 9:34p.m. Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Gettysburg Rescue, Bradford Rescue, and CareFlight responded to 7051 Auld Road in reference to an individual injured by a firework.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 12-year-old male juvenile was handling a firework, when it exploded in his hand. Another 8-year-old male juvenile was nearby when this happened.

The 12-year-old juvenile was transported to the Darke County Airport, and flown to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital by CareFlight for a severe hand injury. The 8-year-old juvenile was taken to Dayton Children’s Hospital, to be treated for minor facial injuries. Both of the juveniles’ injuries are non-life threating.

This incident remains under investigation.