Update at 7:50 p.m. — The bomb squad has given the “all clear,” per scanner traffic, and units have started leaving the scene.
FINAL: The investigation determined there was no credible threat and the all clear was given. Road closures and the building evacuation have been lifted.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) February 4, 2024
Earlier: Arlington County’s bomb squad is investigating a “suspicious vehicle” at a Crystal City office building.
The Saturday evening incident has prompted a massive police and fire department response to the building at 2231 Crystal Drive. It started as some sort of a police investigation around 4 p.m. and escalated to include all available ACPD units and the ACFD bomb squad around 6 p.m.
The bomb squad response was expanded around 6:45 p.m.
In a social media post, Arlington County police said they’re investigating “a suspicious vehicle in a parking garage” and the building has been evacuated. Crystal Drive and a portion of 23rd Street S. are closed in the area.
No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
CONTINUED: The following road closures are in place during the ongoing investigation:
Crystal Drive between 20th St. S. and 23rd St. S.
Additionally, eastbound traffic on 23rd St. S is closed in the area.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) February 4, 2024
— TheNateAbraham (@N8abraham) February 3, 2024
Crystal Dr. shut down between 20th and 26th Sts. S. And another photo pic.twitter.com/WSpS6CXBjO
— Jonathon Hauenschild (@TheDiscipulus) February 4, 2024