Tuesday, August 25, 2015
WARREN
The FBI took a DNA sample Monday from Warren auditor candidate Anthony J. Natale to determine whether he sent a white powder to a former employer’s address in Boardman in 2014 that led to a hazmat crew being deployed and an evacuation.
Natale, 36, of Genessee Avenue Northeast, provided the sample Monday morning, according to federal court documents.
An affidavit filed in U.S. District Court says investigators want to know if Natale’s DNA matches DNA collected in the Nov, 12, 2014, incident at the American Business Center, 7877 South Ave.
Natale worked as an account manager at ABC from November 2013 to October 2014, Natale said on his LinkedIn page. ABC provides copy-machine sales and service.
The affidavit says ABC received an envelope mailed through the U.S. Postal Service that was hand-addressed and contained health-insurance paperwork ABC had sent Natale.
It also contained a white powder which fell from the envelope and into an employee’s lap, desk and floor in front of the desk, the affidavit said. The letter was signed in Natale’s name, and the signature matched another Natale signature, the FBI said.
Natale did not return a phone call Tuesday seeking comment.
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