Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle
SYRACUSE -- The FBI is investigating a suspicious letter sent to Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle's office.
We just got off the phone with Paul Holstein, Chief Albany Division Counsel for the FBI, who tells us "The FBI will confirm that we have been in contact with the Congresswoman's office concerning a suspicious letter received by the office. Preliminary testing by the FBI indicates there were no substances on the letter posing a risk to the public."
Right now, further testing is being done on the letter. When asked if there were any specific threats against individuals or groups, or if the FBI has any suspects in the case, Holstein said, "At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Our police is not to comment on ongoing investigations."
Reached by phone in Washington, Buerkle's spokeswoman Liza Lowery told us she would not elaborate any further than the statement released Monday and referred us to the FBI.
Buerkle's office closed Monday afternoon when the suspicious letter surfaced. Monday, the congresswoman released a statement saying, ""I am very troubled by this incident, which threatened not only members of my congressional staff, but also postal workers, building workers, and tenants. My staff and I are grateful for the professionalism and responsiveness of the various local and federal law enforcement and emergency response authorities."
Congresswoman Buerkle's office is back open today.
