JACKSON – After a Jackson resident received a suspicious package containing a white powder in the mail, police are still investigating its origin.
On April 20, the resident contacted the Jackson Police Department headquarters regarding a suspicious package found with a white powder substance inside. A watch commander then took the package and immediately relocated it outside headquarters.
The Cassville Fire Department, Berkeley and Joint Base MDL Hazmat Units were notified about the package and quickly arrived to test the substance. As a precaution, the headquarters lobby was closed off until the substance could be identified.
After inspecting the package, it was determined that the substance inside was baking soda and not hazardous.
At this time, police are still investigating the origin of the package and why it is was sent to the resident.
Any other residents who have received or come into contact with any packages or substances which they consider to be suspicious are asked to leave the package in place and contact the department at 732-928-1111. Police warn residents that they should not attempt to handle or transport the package as a safety precaution.
