UPDATE: Antique Military Device Found in Falls Church, Streets Reopen

1:43 p.m. – A non-explosive antique military device was found buried in the yard of a City of Falls Church home Monday.

Arlington County firefighters and bomb squad responded around 10:20 a.m. along with Falls Church police to the report of a potential explosive device, said Susan Finarelli, spokeswoman for the City of Falls Church.

Finarelli said the military was contacted as well.

Eventually the device was determined to be safe and disposed of by the military.

Roads surrounding the area reopened around 12:45 p.m. individuals in seven residences were advised to leave the area and nearby Cherry Hill Park were closed. A portion of Park Ave. was also closed to accommodate emergency vehicles.

– City of Falls Church and the Arlington County Bomb Squad are investigating a possible explosive found in the 200 block of N. Virginia Ave.

While digging in their yard, a Falls Church resident found an alleged explosive, according to Susan Finarelli, city spokeswoman. Police closed the street and surrounding area including Cherry Hill Park until the investigation is complete.