Prison in Monroe locked down for hazmat scare

MONROE, Wash. — The Twin Rivers prison unit was locked down Tuesday afternoon in Monroe for a hazmat scare.

Staff opened a piece of mail that contained a powdery, white substance.

Officials with the Washington Dept. of Corrections say no one was taken to the hospital.

The Twin Rivers unit, part of the Monroe Correctional Complex, was placed on lockdown around noon.

Snohomish fire officials said one woman had white powder on her and was contained.

Police are investigating.

This story will be updated with new information as it comes in.

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