FBI has approved initial clean up of material at 421 I street

On scene this morning, the only two employees from court operations seen talking to HCSO Sgt. Blake Massaro were Brenda, the supervisor fot the clerks in the criminal division on 4th and I streets and Angel, one of the clerks.

1:15 p.m. No one at scene except Sgt. Massaro and a couple of work crew members. Scene is still secure with crime tape. Powdery substance still on door.

County update:

This morning around 9 am the county was notified that there is a white substance on the door and entrance to the Court Clerk’s entrance of the County Courthouse, located at the 421 I Street. County Public Health is on site and has performed field tests and ruled out most common threats, including biological and chemical agents. 

Staff is taking samples of the material to an out of area lab for further testing. There was no indication of criminal activity or threats on the facility. Staff has also contacted the FBI, who has approved initiation of clean-up of the material.

Out of an abundance of caution the public entrance to the Court Clerk’s office has been closed. All other functions of the courthouse remain open. We will provide more updates when more information becomes available.