07/10/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Wednesday, July 8, at approximately 3:00 PM, the Warren Police Department received a report of a missing 91 year old male, identified as Elliott Blackwell from Cutler Road, that was last seen at approximately 10 AM this morning. Immediately, the Warren Police requested assistance from the Warren Fire Department as well as state and local police.
Units swiftly responded to the area, established a unified command, and strategically developed a search plan that included land, air, and water assets. The Massachusetts State Police provided support with, Search and Rescue coordination, numerous K9 teams, the Special Emergency Response Team trained in Search and Rescue, Air Wing, Communications assets, and Field Service assets. Additional local departments provided air support with drone units.
Through the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, a mobile command center was established while DFS and Central Mass Sparks Association - Rehab 78 coordinated rehab for responders. After an extensive search on land, the District 7 Dive Team was activated bringing responders from departments across central Massachusetts to conduct searches in local bodies of water. After 8 hours of searching, the last units demobilized for the night due to the lack of daylight and to rest.
Prior to demobilizing, the team worked to develop a comprehensive search plan to initiate tomorrow morning. In total, approximately 70 first responders operated on site today, with additional search and rescue teams scheduled to respond tomorrow. While first responders will be conducting coordinated searches tomorrow, we ask that the public do not form their own search parties however, the public can support by checking cameras both on buildings or on trails for video footage or by checking their own property in town.
A Silver Alert has been requested through the Massachusetts State Police, a reverse 9-1-1 call was sent, and any sightings of Mr. Blackwell should be reported to the Central Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communication Center at 413-436-9595.
Please join us in sending hope and prayers to the Blackwell Family for a safe return.
Lieutenant Kyle Sledziewski, PIO
# # #
———-
Original Post by Warren PD
Please be on the lookout for Elliott Blackwell. He has wondered away from his house at 308 Cutler Road. He is 5’ 8”, thin build, and suffers from dementia. We have numerous assets deployed to the area. We think he may have gone walking in the woods behind his house, but we are unsure what direction he walked towards. Please call dispatch 413-436-9595 with any information.
