Peekskill Police: Officers exposed to unknown powder at HQ

Police have not confirmed the news, but HAZMAT crews were seen at the building on Nelson Avenue late into the evening.

News 12 Staff

Nov 7, 2019, 11:09 AM

Updated 1,796 days ago

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Peekskill Police: Officers exposed to unknown powder at HQ
Peekskill police are still trying to identify the powder that caused a HAZMAT scare at headquarters last night.
Police say five police officers were exposed to the white powder. They were all decontaminated, and no one required medical attention.
Officials say one person was arrested, but no charges have been filed at this point.
They say the investigation is continuing and charges are likely to be filed.