Champaign County student finds needle in piece of Halloween candy

Posted on November 4, 2019
The school district said update will be provided when more information is available. (Photo Pixabay)

 

By Neil Doyle

MAHOMET – Authorities are investigating after a needle was found in Halloween candy at a school in Champaign County.

Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 said Monday morning at Lincoln Trail Elementary, located at 102 East State State, a student found a needle in a “fun size” piece of candy.

The candy was brought to school from the student’s home, and was obtained through trick-or-treating activities over the past few days, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

At this time, the Mahomet Police Department and school district do not believe that there is any on-going threat related to this incident.

The district said updates will be provided when more information is available.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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