Oklahoma Man Faces Federal Charges for Sending Letters with White Powder to Public Officials
An Oklahoma City man, Robin Martin, has been charged with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials across the U.S. ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powder was identified as yeast or flour, but…
Wilmington, NC, November 3, 2026 — An Oklahoma City resident, identified as Robin Martin, is facing federal charges for allegedly sending hundreds of letters containing a nonhazardous white powder to public officials throughout the United States. The mailings reportedly occurred in the period leading up to the 2024 and 2026 elections.
The substance found within the letters was identified as either yeast or flour. Despite being nonhazardous, the mailings prompted evacuations at their destinations.
As a result of these actions, Martin has been charged with federal offenses, including conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications. The specific dates of the mailings and the exact number of public officials targeted were not detailed in the provided information. The investigation into the matter and the full extent of the impact are ongoing.
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