Arpaio's Phoenix offices temporarily evacuated

Associated Press – 2 hrs 12 mins ago


PHOENIX (AP) — The downtown Phoenix offices of Sheriff Joe Arpaio were temporarily evacuated Monday morning because of a suspicious envelope addressed to the sheriff containing a white, powdery substance.
A spokesman refused to release details to the The Associated Press until an afternoon news conference.
The Arizona Republic (Suspicious powder sent to Sheriff Joe Arpaio ) reports the envelope was opened on the 19th floor of the Wells Fargo building where the sheriff's office has its headquarters. The unknown substance was found inside the envelope.
A Phoenix Fire Department hazardous materials crew responded.
The crew removed the envelope, and people working in the area were allowed to return.
Officials were still investigating. No injuries were reported.
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