Senator Rounds' Sioux Falls office evacuated after suspicious mail

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

Senator Mike Rounds' Sioux Falls office was evacuated Friday after staff received a letter believed to contain a suspicious substance. Rounds said his team followed proper protocols advised by U.S. Capitol Police and contacted Sioux Falls Police, who responded immediately to investigate and evacuate the office.

Officials had intercepted other similar letters and warned staff, allowing Rounds' team to recognise the letter before opening it. The office remained closed Friday as police investigated and is scheduled to reopen Monday morning.

How it is being reported

• Sen. Rounds’ Sioux Falls office evacuated, closed after receiving suspicious mailSenator Mike Rounds’ Sioux Falls office closed Friday after staff received a letter believed to contain a suspicious substance, prompting an evacuation.Dakotanewsnow · 16 Oct, 22:54
• Rounds Sioux Falls office evacuated after mail threatSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A first responder presence was seen Friday afternoon in downtown Sioux Falls at the U.S. Senator Mike Rounds' office. In a statement sent to KELOLAND News, Rounds' office said a letter believed to contain a suspicious substance was received in his Sioux Falls office. Sioux Falls Police and Sioux Falls [...]Keloland · 16 Oct, 21:46

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