Crime & Safety

No Explosive Device In Mission Viejo, Roads To Open Back Up

Breaking: Bomb squad says the device appears to be the casing of a bell.

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Orange County Sheriff's officials say the device that was found on the side of the road was in fact not an explosive device. Officials say it appeared to be the casing of a bell, and that roadways will be open soon.

Orange County Sheriff's officials closed roads Friday afternoon due to a "possible explosive device" found off the roadway.

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