Event Brief
Fentanyl Exposure Scare Forces Courtroom Evacuation
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: Courtroom in Washington evacuated after fentanyl residue found, prompting emergency response and safety concerns.
WHO: Nearly two dozen people
WHAT: Courtroom evacuation due to fentanyl exposure
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: Fentanyl residue found on drug evidence scale
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