Dane Co. authorities investigating report of person with a weapon near a Cross Plains park

Dane County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a person with a weapon in the area of Festge County Park on Scherbel Rd. The initial report came in about 9 PM on Thursday. According to a Facebook post from Dane County Emergency Management, deputies were asking people in the area to stay inside and lock all doors and windows.

The post says if you have an emergency or if you see or hear any suspicious activity, call 911 immediately. Police officers are on scene and authorities will notify neighbors when it's safe.

This is a developing story and we will update it as more details become available.