Federal prosecutors have charged a 65-year-old man after authorities discovered at least 25 improvised explosive devices in his New York apartment this week.

Raymond Elders was taken into custody after police responded to reports of loud booms coming from a neighborhood residence. According to court documents, neighbors had been hearing the loud noises for several weeks before authorities were contacted.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Elders with black and blue residue on his hands and holding a lighter at the time of his arrest. The discovery prompted a major response from law enforcement and federal investigators.

Federal prosecutors filed charges against Elders in connection with the improvised explosive devices found in his apartment. The investigation into the case remains ongoing, with authorities working to determine the nature and intended use of the devices.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about homemade explosive devices and the potential risks they pose to residential neighborhoods. No injuries were reported in connection with the loud booms that initially drew police attention to the location.