Cannonball Delivery Leads to Police Station Closure

Apple Valley, California The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was forced to close its Apple Valley Police Station after a resident brought in what was likely Civil War-era cannonballs.

According to deputies, the cannonballs appeared to have fuses attached, prompting the closure out of an abundance of caution. The department's bomb squad responded to examine the ordnance which was then removed for safe disposal.

The department thanked the resident for handing over the cannonballs but reminded anyone who may discover potential military ordnance or explosives to leave them in place and call law enforcement immediately.