DENVER—A Kremmling man has been arrested and charged with a federal crime for allegedly sending a letter with white powder in it to the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Federal agents arrested 51-year-old Matthew O’Neill Tuesday without incident. The U.S. Attorney’s Office Wednesday says O’Neill has been charged with false information and hoaxes related to a terrorism offense.
An employee working on O’Neill’s state tax case discovered a white powder May 25 that fell out of a manila envelope allegedly mailed by O’Neill. A hazardous materials team later determined the white powder was baking soda.
Court documents indicate that O’Neill owed $15,000 in back taxes for 2006 and 2007. If convicted, O’Neill faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
