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Police to simulate a detonation of an explosive device as part of Newport News training exercise

Posted at 1:09 PM, Apr 08, 2013
and last updated 2013-04-08 21:03:35-04

Newport News, Va. – Newport News police simulated a detonation of an explosive device Monday afternoon as part of a Newport News training exercise, officials tell NewsChannel 3.

Between 2:45 p.m. and approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, Newport News Police Communications (dispatchers) were conducting training that involved a simulated detonation of an explosive device at City Hall.

Some radio transmissions may have sounded like an actual emergency, but it was just part of the exercise.