An Illinois man, Matthew Unglesbee, has been arrested for allegedly mailing letters containing an unknown substance to congressional offices. He faces charges related to false information and hoaxes. The FBI's investigation began after a tip-off about his conversations regarding the mailings. A detention hearing is set for Wednesday. The motive behind his actions remains unclear, but he reportedly admitted to sending the letters as a joke.
Key facts
- Matthew Unglesbee, 36, was arrested for mailing letters with an unknown substance.
- He faces charges of false information and hoaxes.
- The FBI began investigating after a tip-off on October 16.
- A detention hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Springfield.
- None of the recipients opened the letters.
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