Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Hand grenade found near train tracks in Newport NewsNewport News VA

audio iconWeapons
Near Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

Emergency responders were dispatched for a found hand grenade near the train tracks at Chestnut Avenue in Newport News. Authorities coordinated closure of nearby train traffic for safety while bomb squad and medical units arrived on scene.

Audio|Source: Newport News Fire
02:24
Transcript:
00:00
I copied on South that they believe it's a hand grenade. Can you go ahead and dispatch a full sound device response until I can advise a device?
00:08
104.
00:11
Copy and Ralph.
00:14
Okay,
00:16
4. My Battalion 1,
00:20
Injun 7, Enverse 1, E.O.D.1, 7, E.O.D.
00:23
1, 71,
00:24
commercial,
00:25
7.
00:27
Already for account, Palm, Devise, near Chestnut Avenue.
00:34
One, Medic 1, Small Marshal 7, completed for a found bomb device 3, Verartheon, Chesman Avenue, crushes of 37, and 33.
00:47
On 2.
00:50
We're Claire from Booker T,
00:53
Axel Alarm.
00:54
Space was on scene of the suspicious package.
01:00
All units are responding to the bomb advice, you have TAC2[1], TAC2.
01:09
Liar 2 to Marshall 1.
01:17
Well, how are you saying, Mr.
01:19
Marshall, respond to the answer.
01:22
Good.
01:24
Can you switch over TAC 2?
01:29
Yeah, ten, four, one second.
01:35
I have won the ladder, two.
01:39
Water two.
01:42
Did you already establish command?
01:46
Jim, right, go ahead, just from their location now and train tracks.
01:51
Okay, I'm going to go ahead.
01:53
I'm going to go ahead and go ahead and get the start.
01:59
Okay,
02:04
one.
02:06
I've been advised this is just relatively close to the train tracks. You contact the NSX and have to shut down.
02:18
Do you, Pornies?
02:20
Slurchu.
02:23
She's going to have command.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
TAC2: Tactical Channel 2 (radio operations channel)

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Near Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Explore More on Newport News, VA Crime Map

Recent Weapons Incidents in Newport News, VA

Explore the crime map for more.