Suspicious powder found at Nebraska senators' Omaha offices

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

White powder was found at the Omaha offices of both senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts within days of each other.

Authorities are investigating suspicious white powder found at the Omaha offices of both Senator Deb Fischer and Senator Pete Ricketts within days of each other. Fischer's office received the report on Tuesday at about 1 p.m., with emergency personnel dispatched to the location northeast of 120th Street and West Dodge Road on Miracle Hills Drive. Ricketts' office reported a similar incident on Friday afternoon, with first responders called to his location near 168th Street and West Dodge Road at about 3 p.m.

The substance found at Ricketts' office was tested and authorities determined it was not dangerous. The FBI is handling the investigation into both incidents.

This comes as federal authorities have been investigating letters containing suspicious substances mailed to lawmakers and election offices across the country. They said they were working to intercept other letters in transit, though some could still reach their intended destinations.

How it is being reported

• Suspicious powder reported at Sen. Fischer’s office in OmahaAuthorities are investigating after white powder was found at the Omaha office of Sen. Pete Ricketts on Friday afternoon.1011Now · 20 Oct, 20:16
• Suspicious powder reported at Sen. Fischer’s office in OmahaAuthorities are investigating after white powder was found at the Omaha office of Sen. Pete Ricketts on Friday afternoon.WOWT · 20 Oct, 20:16

In this story: Deb Fischer · Pete Ricketts · Omaha · FBI

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