'No Evidence' Bucks Co. Explosions Linked To Stolen Dynamite: ATF

Federal officials say they have no evidence the unexplained loud boom sounds heard recently in Bucks County are related to explosives reported stolen last month from Lancaster County.

Charlene Hennessy, a spokesperson with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), said that agency is confident the originally reported stolen explosives have been recovered. She said the ATF has "no evidence or reason to believe at this time the two are related."

The dynamite was stolen in April from a contracting company in Marietta, Lancaster County. The ATF said investigators later recovered evidence of dynamite cartridges at a public park in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

The investigation into the stolen explosives is ongoing, Hennessy said.

The ATF is also involved in a supportive role in the investigation of the series of mysterious overnight explosions have have been heard throughout the Bucks County area in recent weeks. Bucks County residents from Quakertown to Point Pleasant and even in New Britain Township have reported hearing the loud booming sounds.

The unexplained explosions, some of which have been reported to leave holes in the ground, are occurring overnight, typically in the early-morning hours, sources say. The situation has drawn the attention of the FBI, which is aiding in the investigation in a supportive role. So far, no cause or source has been revealed.

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Police ask anyone who hears a loud explosion in Bucks County to contact their local police department immediately.

"It is imperative that we get the information as soon as possible in order to track these events. If anyone notices anything unusual along the road, on their property, or elsewhere that seems to be from an explosive device, DO NOT investigate yourself," Springfield Police said.

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