Man suspected of mailing ricin to Pres. Trump, Pentagon arrested in Logan

The Herald Journal: A former U.S. Navy sailor was taken into custody in Logan by the FBI on Wednesday, suspected of mailing out envelopes suspected to be filled with the deadly poison ricin to multiple federal officials, including President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Utah has identified the suspect as William Clyde Allen III, 39.

The man was taken into custody at 380 N. 200 West at about 12:30 p.m. Officials are warning the public to stay away from the area until their operation is complete because hazardous chemicals may be involved, according to FBI Salt Lake City field office spokesman Doug Davis.

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