Police determine loud Christmas Day noises in Sussex County caused by explosive targets
New Jersey State Police said firearms targets caused several loud explosions on Christmas Day that led to a mixture of fear and confusion among some Sussex County residents.
Police responded to the area of County Road 560 near the border of Wantage and Sandyston around 4:30 p.m. Saturday for "the report of explosions," said Trooper Alejandro Goez. Officers determined the source of the noises to be Tannerite, an explosive often used for target practice by shooting enthusiasts.
The explosions caused concern for some local residents, who took to Facebook to ask if anyone else heard the sounds. Several reported feeling their houses shake in Hampton, Branchville and Sandyston.
"Something just went boom, Northwest Sussex County. Low rumble, sounded big," read one post.
Investigating officers found no criminal activity, and no charges were filed, Goez said.
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This article originally appeared on New Jersey Herald: Police say loud noises in Sussex County NJ caused by explosive targets
