COURT HOUSE – A woman walked into the lobby of Middle Township Police Department to turn in an unexploded ordnance Sept. 16 at 3:46 p.m, according to Middle Township Police Capt. John Edwards.
She told police that her son had caught the device while fishing.
Edward stated it appeared to be “low potential, but could still be active.” Edwards said such unexploded ordnance is frequently found in the surrounding waters. “We find these all the time, but they could be live,” he said.
The device was taken outside in front of the police department, and Atlantic City Bomb Squad was contacted. Atlantic City Bomb Squad arrived on scene at approximately 5:05 p.m. By 5:10 p.m., the department deemed the small explosive inactive and the device was safely removed by A.C.P.D. bomb technicians.
“It was a target marker from World War II,” Edwards said. The small explosives on the front or back of the ordnance had been worn away over time in the ocean and therefore not considered to be a threat.
The Cape May County Library, Superior Court Building, Cape May County Clerk’s Office and four homes on Mechanic Street were evacuated as a precaution.
The Cape May County Sheriff’s Department and Middle Township Police Department were on scene.
If anyone finds what looks like unexploded military ordnance, they should not touch the ordnance. Police ask that you call 911 to properly dispose of the ordnance. The ordnance can still be live even after long periods of time. Even if it is found underwater, as long as the explosive has not gotten wet.
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