Feces, assumed to be human, sent to Ohio GOP senators through mail

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The U.S. Postal Inspector is investigating this federal crime, he added.

“The OHP has been notified, and as always, the safety of all 33 members of the Senate, their staff and statehouse employees remains a priority,” he said.

There were no certain public policy issues, like abortion or gun access, written in the letter, Fortney said, but he doesn’t know if there were any threats or expletives targeting the legislators.

State Sen. Kristina Roegner, a Republican from Hudson, told News 5 that she trying to be understanding.

“There are other things going on and I don’t want to make myself seem like a victim,” she said. “I understand that people are very passionate right now.”

A few Republicans told News 5 they are assuming the feces envelopes line up with Roegner’s six-week abortion ban going into effect.

“This is a highly charged and emotional issue, there’s passion on both sides,” the lawmaker continued. “But we need to engage in civil discourse.”

This calls into consideration the safety of not only the elected members of the Senate, but their staffers and every employee of the Ohio Statehouse, Fortney said

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