Durango courthouse reopens following suspicious white powder investigation

Nick Koziara
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DURANGO, Colo. (KREX) — The Durango Police Department and La Plata County Courthouse reopened Wednesday following a brief investigation into a mysterious white powder that turned out to be baking soda.

Durango Police officers found suspicious-looking white powder at entries to the DPD and La Plata County Courthouse Tuesday morning, as well as other businesses downtown Durango. Officers promptly closed the DPD and LPC Courthouse and called in the FBI, CBI and Durango Fire Department to assist with the investigation.

Officials have since determined the suspicious white powder was baking soda and have determined there was no threat to the public.

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Officials advise anyone with questions about missed court dates or other business matters should visit the clerk’s window to reschedule.

The DPD will continue investigating this incident. Investigators ask anyone with relevant information to call Detective Harvey at 970-764-7535.

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