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Oklahoma man charged over threatening letters sent to officials
Oklahoma man Robin Martin is charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing white powder and threatening messages to public officials.
The letters went to election officials and others across the United States before the 2024 and 2026 elections.
The powder tested so far was yeast or flour, though not all the letters had been fully tested.
The FBI said the investigation began in 2024, when election officials reported receiving powder and a letter declaring “war.”
More than 700 mailings appeared linked to the same sender, according to an FBI agent’s court filing.
The mailings caused election offices in Louisiana and Oklahoma to evacuate in October, and officials were urged to treat them as potentially hazardous.
Martin was due to appear in federal court in Oklahoma City on Tuesday; he is charged with mailing threats and conveying a hoax.
Federal authorities charged Oklahoma man Robin Martin with mailing hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials before the 2024 and 2026 elections.
The FBI said tested powders were yeast or flour, though not all letters had been fully tested.
Martin is charged with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications.
More than 700 mailings appeared linked to the same sender, according to an FBI agent’s affidavit.
The letters were sent to officials and organizations across the country, and some election offices were evacuated.
- Who
- Robin Martin, an Oklahoma man.
- What
- He is accused of mailing hundreds of letters containing white powder. He is charged with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications.
- When
- Before the 2024 and 2026 elections. He was arrested Monday and was due in court Tuesday.
- Where
- The letters were sent to officials and organizations nationwide. Martin was due to appear in federal court in Oklahoma City.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Officials in multiple states reported mail containing a white substance and a three-page letter declaring war.
Election offices in Louisiana and Oklahoma were evacuated after receiving the mailings.
Martin was arrested.
Federal authorities announced charges against Martin, and he was due to appear in court in Oklahoma City.
- Accused
- Robin Martin
- Charges
- Conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications
- Powder
- Yeast or flour in letters tested so far
- Mailings
- More than 700 appeared linked to the same sender
- Targets
- Election officials, members of Congress, pollsters, media and federal law enforcement
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Oklahoma man charged with mailing threats, substances to election officials nationwide
US man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials before midterms
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What people are saying
it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations
potentially hazardous
U.S.T.E.A., United States Traitor Elimination Army, Takoma Park, MD
or worse!!