Puerto Rico-born Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres announced on Friday that his southern Bronx office in New York received a letter with a suspicious, non-hazardous substance. The New York Police Department determined the substance was not hazardous, but it was sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for further testing. Torres expressed gratitude to local agents and emergency personnel for their swift response in ensuring the safety of his staff and constituents.
The incident is part of a series of similar letters received by multiple Congressional offices since Wednesday night, as well as state government offices. The FBI, Capitol Police, and Postal Service are investigating the letters, one of which had a return address from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), an organization that denies sending the letters and claims the address used is an old office that has not been used since 2013.