A residential neighborhood in Washington, DC, experienced a significant traffic disruption on August 12 after authorities discovered a suspicious package outside a fire station. The item, later determined to be an adult toy, was found with wires exposed, prompting a response from the Metropolitan Police Department and the DC Fire Department’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and K-9 Units.
Incident Details
According to reports, a man approached a firehouse worker and left the device on the scene. The police investigation is ongoing. No injuries were reported during the incident, which occurred around 7 a.m. in the Tenleytown neighborhood.
The traffic shutdown, which lasted for nearly two hours, affected rush-hour commuters in the area. Local TV station WUSA reported on the incident, which highlighted the swift response of authorities to ensure public safety.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
