OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents who heard a series of loud explosions Thursday night in Monmouth County were not witnessing an emergency but a scheduled police training exercise, officials confirmed.
The Ocean Township Police Department said the noises came from the Ocean County Fire Academy, where law enforcement officers are carrying out live training drills. The exercises involve controlled explosions and will continue through next week, running daily between 9 a.m. and approximately 5:30 to 6 p.m.
“There is no cause for alarm and no danger to the community,” the department said in a statement, stressing that the training is part of regular preparation to keep officers ready for high-risk scenarios.
Authorities thanked residents for their patience, noting the exercises bring together officers from across the county and state to sharpen response skills.
Key Points
- Loud explosions in Monmouth County were linked to training at the Ocean County Fire Academy.
- Drills are scheduled daily through next week from morning until early evening.
- Police assured the community there is no danger and no emergency.
What rattled windows was nothing more than preparation shaking the ground.
