It must have been love, but it’s over now: sex toy placed in trash bin triggers DC bomb squad

A major Washington D.C. road faced a significant disruption during Wednesday morning's commute after the bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious device. The situation began around 7 a.m. when a witness reported seeing someone place an unusual package in a trash can near the Tenleytown fire station.

Authorities were alerted to a "blue-and-black electronic device" with exposed wires left near DC Fire and EMS Engine 20. The Metropolitan police department's bomb squad and K-9 unit responded, leading to the closure of Wisconsin Avenue between 40th Street and Warren Street for nearly two hours. Traffic was significantly impacted as several nearby lanes were also blocked.

After a thorough examination, officials determined the object posed no threat. The police report later identified the item as an "electronic sex portable pump device." Social media users suggested it was a Zolo Blowbot, a product retailing for over $300. The scene was cleared, and traffic resumed, with no injuries reported.

This is not the first time a sex toy has caused a public disturbance. In September 2022, an Oklahoma interstate was covered in adult items and lubricant after a semi-truck overturned and spilled its cargo.

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This is a semi that overturned and lost its load here. There is a lot of stuff to clean up.