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Investigation underway of substance left on envelope at Cypress Baptist

February 19, 2024

By Baptist Message staff

BENTON, La. (LBM) – Law enforcement responded, Feb. 19, to an incident involving a powdery substance on an envelope that was sent to Cypress Baptist Church.

According to KSLA-12 in Shreveport, law enforcement was on church property and an investigation by the FBI was underway.

KTBS-3 in Shreveport reported that the FBI was investigating a powder substance that arrived on an envelope at the church on Monday. The church offices were evacuated and a Louisiana state police HazMat unit then investigated.

Johnson’s wife, Kelly, is a counselor and has an office at the church. She was not in the area at the time.

Griffin Neal, spokesman for House Speaker Johnson, released this statement to the Baptist Message:

“Earlier today, Speaker Johnson was made aware of a suspicious package sent to his home church in Louisiana. Speaker Johnson and the Johnson family thank U.S. Capitol Police, the FBI, the Louisiana State Police and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office for taking swift action and handling the situation professionally. As the investigation is ongoing, we will refer all further questions to law enforcement handling this matter.”

Cypress Baptist Pastor John Fream said the church was not releasing a statement at this time.

This is a developing story and the Baptist Message will report additional details to follow.

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