# False Alarm at Ashland Motel | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-18T17:16:38+00:00
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## Resource

A tense situation unfolded at the Country Inn Motel in Ashland when police discovered what they thought might be explosives, triggering an evacuation and bomb squad response. Thankfully, the threat turned out to be a false alarm — the bomb squad cleared the scene safely. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Ashland, Lineville, and Clay County Sheriff’s Office, worked together seamlessly, earning praise from Sheriff Henry Lambert for their professionalism. The incident ultimately led to the arrest of Joseph Blanchar on unrelated charges, proving that even when danger doesn’t materialize, caution and coordination save the day. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f08fa7ec97d9985f

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