'Loud Boom' Heard In Carmel, Kent: Police Investigating

Police searched an area in the Hudson Valley for evidence of an explosion after several residents reported hearing a mysterious loud booming noise, authorities said.

The booming noise was heard in the Lake Carmel area, police said.
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Ben Crnic

04/15/2024 9:15 a.m.

New, updated report - Update: Police Still Investigating Booming Noise In Carmel

The possible explosion was reported by residents in Putnam County on Saturday, April 14 just before 9 p.m., when both the Carmel and Kent Police Departments received calls reporting a loud noise in the Lake Carmel area.

According to both departments, officers and deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office searched the area for any damage, but found nothing indicating an explosion.

Anyone with information regarding the noise or damage is asked to call Carmel Police at 845-628-1300 or Kent Police at 845-225-4600.

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