Apparent cannonballs force Southern California police station to close
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department closed its Apple Valley Police Station after a resident brought in what appeared to be Civil War-era cannonballs.
Deputies said the cannonballs appeared to have fuses attached, prompting them to close the station out of an abundance of caution. The department sent its bomb squad to assess the potential explosives and eventually take them to a secure location for disposal.
No one was injured during the ordeal. Deputies said no one outside the perimeter they established around the station was in immediate danger.
The department thanked the resident for handing over the cannonballs but reminded everyone that if they discover potential military ordnance or explosives, they should not touch or move the items.
They urged residents to leave them in place and to call law enforcement immediately.