2 Taken To Hospital After Opening Letter With Suspicious Substance

Toledo police Tuesday were investigating a letter containing death threats and a suspicious powdery substance with a strong odor that left two people feeling sick after they opened the letter at their central city residence Monday, authorities said.

Leola Green-Haynes and Oscar Haynes, both of Forest Avenue, called 911 after opening the letter. When they complained of feeling nauseous and light-headed, they were taken to and admitted to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, police said.

Mr. Haynes and Ms. Green-Haynes were listed in fair condition Tuesday, a hospital spokesman said.

The incident occurred about 3 p.m. in the 1800 block of Forest. The Toledo Fire Department’s hazardous material unit and police arrived a short time later, took control of the scene, and removed the letter, officers said.

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