Though one sheriff reported experiencing burning, numbness and other symptoms, the FBI said Tuesday that no toxic substances have been found in rambling and incoherent letters sent to about 20 Oregon sheriffs or their offices.
SALEM, Ore. — The FBI said Tuesday that no toxic substances have been found in letters sent to about 20 Oregon sheriffs or their offices.
Sheriffs around the state reported receiving the envelopes containing rambling, incoherent messages Monday. Investigators initially said some of the packages contained an unknown substance, but the FBI said Tuesday that none had a visible powder.
Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer said he opened a letter at his office in Canyon City and felt a burning sensation in his face and arms, a metallic taste in his mouth, and numbness and tingling in his lips.