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Man accused of sending letters with 'unknown substance' to Illinois congressional offices

Katherine Langford
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Man accused of sending letters with 'unknown substance' to Illinois congressional offices — Peoria Community news

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man from Quincy is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he mailed letters containing an unknown substance to congressional offices in the Chicago area. Matthew Unglesbee, 36, was arrested on Sunday by federal authorities following the execution of a search warrant. The criminal complaint against Unglesbee charged him with two [...]

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