Oklahoma Man Charged: Mailing Yeast and Flour to Election Officials

A federal judge in Oklahoma City will determine Tuesday whether Robin Martin stands trial for sending hundreds of letters filled with white powder to government targets. The U.S. government charged Martin on Monday with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications. He faces the possibility of further proceedings if the court accepts the indictment.

The FBI identified the white substance in most packages as either yeast or flour. An affidavit from FBI agent David Cole noted that not all items have undergone full testing. Despite the nonhazardous nature of the contents, the agency initially urged recipients to treat the mailings as potentially hazardous.

Investigators linked more than 700 separate mailings to Martin. These items were addressed to election officials, members of Congress, pollsters, news media, and federal law enforcement personnel. The sender used the return address U.S.T.E.A., United States Traitor Elimination Army, Takoma Park, MD.

The activity began in 2024, when election officials in every state reported receiving mail with a white substance. Each package included a three-page letter declaring war. A recurring message warned recipients of upcoming arrests for treason or worse!!

The volume of mail caused logistical disruptions in October, forcing the evacuation of election offices in Louisiana and Oklahoma. State election offices across the country, from Idaho to Florida, reported receiving or intercepting similar letters through the Postal Service.

Federal authorities announced their investigation into the suspicious substances last month. Online court records show that Martin does not yet have an attorney listed to speak on his behalf. He was expected to appear in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City on Tuesday to formally answer the charges.