Friday, May 17 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:45:01 GMT
KHQ.COM - Two letters, containing the toxin ricin, were seized from the downtown Spokane Post Office this week during a routine screening. The FBI is in charge of the investigation.>>
KHQ.COM - Two letters, containing the toxin ricin, were seized from the downtown Spokane Post Office this week during a routine screening. They were postmarked May 14th. One was addressed to a Federal judge in Spokane, the other to the Postal Union. The FBI is in charge of the investigation and they are still trying to determine who sent the letters.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Authorities in hazardous materials suits are searching an apartment in downtown Spokane, Wash., as they investigate the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.
FBI agents, Spokane police officers and U.S. Postal Inspection Service officials descended on the apartment Saturday morning.
No arrests have been made. An FBI spokesman has not said whether agents are questioning anyone in connection with the case.
Authorities have not released a motive for why the letters were mailed this week.
Despite the hazmat suits, officials say apartment residents are not at risk, and people were seen coming in and out of the building.
Ricin is a highly toxic substance. Tiny amounts can be deadly if inhaled or ingested.
There have been no reports of illness connected to the letters.
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SPOKANE, Wash. - KHQ has a crew on scene in Browne's Addition where we are told a warrant is being served nearby and it is related to ricin-tainted letters sent earlier this week. They were postmarked May 14th. One was addressed to a Federal judge in Spokane, the other to the Postal Union.
Spokane Police said Saturday morning, "The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service and the SPD are executing a search warrant in connection with the threatening letters intercepted Tuesday at a U.S. Postal Service facility in Spokane."
We will update this story as soon as any additional information becomes available.
Wednesday, September 11 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-09-12 01:39:26 GMT
Matthew Buquet made an appearance in federal court in Spokane Wednesday.>>
Matthew Buquet made an appearance in federal court in Spokane Wednesday, charged with sending letters laced with the poison "ricin" to at least five different people and organizations – including the President of the United States.>>
Tuesday, July 9 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-07-09 21:55:02 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The federal trial of a Spokane man charged with sending a poison letter to President Barack Obama has been delayed until next year because of the complexity of the case.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The federal trial of a Spokane man charged with sending a poison letter to President Barack Obama has been delayed until next year because of the complexity of the case.>>
Wednesday, June 26 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-06-26 21:32:37 GMT
UPDATE: On Wednesday Matthew Buquet, the Spokane ricin suspect, plead not guilty to charges in the latest indictment against him. The trial date has been set for 7/22/13.>>
UPDATE: On Wednesday Matthew Buquet, the Spokane ricin suspect, plead not guilty to charges in the latest indictment against him. The trial date has been set for 7/22/13.>>
Thursday, April 17 2014 8:00 PM EDT2014-04-18 00:00:41 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Throwback Thursday. 1988. Monsters of Rock. Joe Albi Stadium. Need we say more? One of the biggest rock and roll tours of the year made a stop in Spokane, bringing a number of notable bands including Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions, Dokken and Kingdom Come.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Throwback Thursday. 1988. Monsters of Rock. Joe Albi Stadium. Need we say more? One of the biggest rock and roll tours of the year made a stop in Spokane, bringing a number of notable bands including Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions, Dokken and Kingdom Come. >>
Wednesday, February 26 2014 6:50 AM EST2014-02-26 11:50:17 GMT
KHQ.COM - Do you know who lives next to you, or in your neighborhood? KHQ has teamed up with local law enforcement agencies to keep you updated on sex offenders that may be living close to you. The latest photos are from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office website. All of the offenders have served their time and are not wanted by authorities.>>
KHQ.COM - Do you know who lives next to you, or in your neighborhood? KHQ has teamed up with local law enforcement agencies to keep you updated on sex offenders that may be living close to you. The latest photos are from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office website.>>
Thursday, April 17 2014 5:56 PM EDT2014-04-17 21:56:12 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spring is a popular time to purchase and sell a home. Here are 10 homes for sale in Spokane for $125,000. These homes were found on www.WindermereSpokane.com. If you would like more information on any of these homes or would like to schedule a tour, contact your real estate agent with the correct MLS number.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spring is a popular time to purchase and sell a home. Here are 10 homes for sale in Spokane for $125,000. These homes were found on www.WindermereSpokane.com. If you would like more information on any of these homes or would like to schedule a tour, contact your real estate agent with the correct MLS number.>>
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