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People around county heard explosion of Tannerite on Dodgeson Road

By Howard B. Owens

About 50 people contacted the Sheriff's Office dispatch center around 9:36 p.m. to report a loud explosion that in some cases caused houses to rattle, and after an investigation, deputies believed they found the cause.

A group of people on Dodgeson Road reportedly mixed from 14 to 60 pounds of a legal compound called Tannerite.

Tannerite comes in two parts and when mixed properly, is used for small, explosive targets for shooting.

There were no injuries reported.

A group of people were found at the location of the explosion and interviewed. No arrests have been made, but the Sheriff's Office reports that the investigation is continuing. It is being conducted by Deputy Kevin McCarthy. Assisting at the scene was Trooper Chad Bea.

Dispatchers received calls from Fisher Road, Oakfield, Morganville Road, Stafford, Warner Road, Darien as well as from the Village of Le Roy, Alexander and the City of Batavia.

Previously: Callers report loud boom in Wortendyke area

Nanette Kappus

A substance that can make my house feel like it lifted up in the air shouldn't be legal and certainly shouldn't be set off where people from all over the county feel the need to call the police.

Apr 16, 2016, 8:34am Permalink
Dave Meyer

So this stuff is legal - amazing.
Take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVSecWR5YgY

Coupla good ole boys blowin' up a Bronco....all in good fun

Now put that same amount of explosives inside a suitcase along with some nails inside an airport concourse. Anyone think that's a good idea??

Oh....but it's legal!!! You can buy it at Wal-Mart (shocker). Maybe....but does that make it right?

Second amendment defenders.....have at it. This is ridiculous

Apr 16, 2016, 9:27am Permalink
Ricky G. Hale

Dave, what does this have to do with the 2nd Amendment? The 1st Amendment gives you the right to post your opinion. Do you call the 1st Amendment ridiculous? Do you feel that you "have it all"? What is it with you people that are against our Constitution and Bill of Rights?

Apr 16, 2016, 9:41am Permalink
Brian Graz

Call in DHS, NSA, FEMA, and for godsakes Gov Cuomo you need to call a Message of Necessity!!! Please, please... we need government to protect us.

Apr 18, 2016, 2:10pm Permalink

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