ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS
UPDATE: A huge police presence was still on scene near the front entrance late in the afternoon Saturday, which was blocked. However, customers and staff are saying the casino is not closed, and an alternate route is available. Exactly what occurred is still being sorted out, and we hope to have an update to share soon.
Original: EAN reporter Dale Barnett initially reported that Wind Creek Casino of Montgomery has been evacuated, and law enforcement had the front entrance blocked.
WSFA has reported The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirms an on-duty deputy was rushed to the hospital Saturday afternoon in the area of the casino. Maj. Gayle Atchison said the deputy was taken to Baptist East after being exposed to a narcotic. It happened around 3 p.m. near the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel off Eddie L Tullis Road.
The narcotic wasn’t specified, but Atchison said the unidentified deputy was given doses of Narcan.
There are numerous state troopers, Montgomery Sheriff officers, and rescue vehicles at the main entrance to the Casino and they were not allowing anyone to enter the main entrance to the property. One State Trooper stated the casino was closed but could not discuss details. There was a tremendous back up of traffic at the toll Bridge coming into Elmore County.
One person leaving the casino said everyone was asked to evacuate, but no reason was given.
