BY DANI TIETZ
dani@mahometnews.com
Update: 11.5.2019
Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating.
The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to other students.
” The school district is following up with those involved and/or impacted by this event,” she wrote.
Original Article: 11.4.2019
A needle was found in a piece of “bite-sized” candy brought to Lincoln Trail by a student today, according to a press release by Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall.
“The candy was brought to school from the student’s home, and was obtained through trick or treating activities over the past few days,” Hall’s release said.
The Mahomet Police Department has been involved, and the investigation is ongoing.
At this time, the Mahomet Police Department and the Mahomet- Seymour Schools do not believe that there is any on-going threat related to this incident.
Mahomet Police Chief Mike Metzler said that he would still “encourage parents to be cautious” and check all candy that will be consumed, whether it was obtained via trick-or-treating or at any other event where candy was distributed.
Metzler said that while the Mahomet area has not seen any previous incidents, generally, a needle, razor or sharp object intended to cut the person consuming the candy will be inserted into the wrapper or candy.
To check candy before consumption, Metzler recommends inspecting all wrappers to make sure they have not been tampered with or compromised.
Close inspection of wrappers may not be enough, though, according to Metzler. Because needles are small, they may not show damage to the package. To be certain the candy is safe to eat, Metzler also recommends taking all candy and breaking it apart to be certain nothing has been inserted.
If anyone is in doubt of whether or not candy is good, throw it away.
The Mahomet Police Department and Mahomet-Seymour School District have said they will provide updates if new information is obtained.
