Law enforcement and FBI agents responded to a report of suspicious activity at a residence in the 300 block of North Main Street. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, with multiple units arriving at the scene shortly after 9 p.m. The area was cordoned off while agents conducted an investigation.
Official Statements
FBI spokesperson Amy Thoreson stated, "We are working diligently to gather information and determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. We cannot provide any further details about the nature of the suspicious activity or any potential suspects at this time."
Thoreson confirmed that no arrests were made during the initial response. Agents from various law enforcement agencies participated in the response effort, including local police and federal authorities.
Chief John Dombrowski of the Oakdale Police Department remarked, "It’s always good when we can work together like that. It makes it easier for us to get things done." He added that he could not comment on what led up to Tuesday’s incident or what happened during it due to ongoing investigations by multiple agencies.
Investigation Details
The cooperation between agencies allowed for a swift and efficient investigation. As more information becomes available, officials will release updates on their findings.
In addition to Oakdale police officers, FBI agents from Des Moines were involved in the response, along with other federal authorities. This was part of an ongoing investigation into possible explosives being sent through U.S. mail service packages nationwide since mid-October.
Package Descriptions
The packages reported have been described as containing explosive devices similar in design but not identical. They have primarily been sent through Amazon shipping services, but also through other carriers such as UPS and FedEx. Key details include:
- Six pennies taped together with electrical tape.
- Wires leading out from the pennies.
- Some packages include threatening letters written by hand claiming responsibility; others do not include letters but still have handwritten notes inside envelopes addressed to the sender’s return address.
Community Concerns
As news spread about the package found near downtown Oakdale, residents began calling KCRG-TV9 with concerns about their safety.
Resident Reactions
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Sarah, a resident living two blocks away from where law enforcement found a package, expressed her worries: "I’m just worried because I don’t know if my house is safe. I’ve got kids so I’m really worried about them." She mentioned that she has called her landlord several times for information but has not received any answers.
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Rachel, another resident living across from where a package was found, shared her concerns: "I guess you never know." She noted that while everything seems fine now, the recent increase in mail delivery trucks has made her uneasy.
In light of these events, many residents are left wondering about the safety of their homes, especially those living in close proximity to where these packages have been found. As one resident put it, “You can’t help but think ‘What If?’”
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