KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dixon Land from the FBI's Kansas City Field Office responded to an email inquiry from Hutch Post with their current statement on the case of letters sent to members of multiple state legislatures.
"The FBI is investigating a series of suspicious letters sent to a number of public officials.
"Some of the letters contained an unknown substance and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident and safely collect the letters.
"Laboratory testing is ongoing but at this time has not indicated a risk to public safety. Additional testing will be needed to fully identify the unknown substance in the letters.
"Law enforcement and public safety officials are working to determine how many letters were sent, the individual or individuals responsible for the letters, and the motive behind the letters.
"As this is an ongoing matter, we will not be commenting further regarding our steps or methods, but the public can be assured that law enforcement will continue to keep the public's safety as its top priority.
"The FBI would also like to remind everyone to exercise care in handling mail, especially from unrecognized senders. If you see something suspicious, please contact law enforcement immediately.
The threatening notes were sent to around 100 legislators in Kansas and additional mail has been sent to lawmakers in Montana and Tennessee.
The letters appear to have been sent generally to Republicans.
Hutchinson Rep. Paul Waggoner provided photos to Hutch Post of the letter he received, with a return address of his church here in Hutchinson.
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