SALEM, Oregon — The Oregon State Police and multiple partners are conducting a statewide investigation after multiple government offices around the state received suspicious mail, some with an unknown substance.
Hazardous Materials Teams and investigators have responded to these reports. This is a preliminary release and more information will be released when it is available.
The FBI is now assisting in the investigation, they have released a statement:
“The FBI is working with Oregon State Police, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and all of the affected government agencies related to the reports of suspicious mail. At this point it is too early to say where this investigation may lead or to release any details about the letters or locations. We do not anticipate issuing any updates this evening, but if the situation warrants, media will be contacted.”
As a reminder people receiving suspicious packages or mail should be cautious of mail that has excessive postage, no return address, excessive tape to secure parcel, misspelled words, misspelled title with name, incorrect or title only, strange odors, and oily stains, discolorations, crystallization on packaging.
From KGW: Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer was rushed to the emergency room at Blue Mountain Hospital on Monday evening. The East Oregonian reported that Palmer opened an envelope addressed to him at the sheriff’s office in Canyon City. The envelope contained a white substance and Palmer had a physical reaction.
OSP spokesman Lt. Bill Fugate said hazardous materials teams and investigators responded to the reports.
Fugate said he could confirm Grant, Harney and Baker counties all received the suspicious packages and he has heard that packages arrived at up to 20 locations, although those are not confirmed.
(Photo: KGW)
