Milwaukee DA's office receives mail containing white substance
Scene at Milwaukee County Safety Building
MILWAUKEE - A hazardous materials team responded around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 to the Milwaukee Safety Building.
Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern said in a statement, "A staff member of the office opened a piece of mail containing a white substance. The item was opened in an isolated area of the office. Emergency personnel have responded to the office and no one is suffering any medical impact from the incident."
The Milwauke County Sheriff's Office tells FOX6 News the envelope was mailed by a jail occupant to the district attorney's office. Officials say more than one was sent – but it is now known how many.
The substance in the envelope still needs to be officially tested. Milwaukee fire officials tell FOX6 News there is a paramedic crew is on the scene.
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As of about 5:20 p.m., the scene was clear at the Safety Building. The FBI has now taken custody of the material in question.