College Station Students Ingest THC-Laced Candy Mistaken for Halloween Treat
College Station, Texas – Three students at a local charter school mistakenly ingested candy believed to be a Halloween treat, which turned out to be laced with THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis. This incident took place at the ILTexas College Station K-8 campus on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
What Happened
According to officials from the International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas), one of the students recognized an unusual taste in the candy and promptly spat it out. However, the other two students consumed the candy before any warnings were issued. Shortly after, one of these students began feeling ill and was taken to the school nurse for examination.
The nurse quickly identified that the candy was not what it seemed; upon inspection, it was confirmed to be THC-laced candy. Following this alarming discovery, school administrators contacted local authorities as well as emergency medical services to handle the situation appropriately.
Investigation and Findings
The College Station Police Department promptly initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the candy. It was determined that the student responsible for bringing the candy to school, along with their family, had no prior knowledge of its true contents. The candy had been left in a car belonging to one of the students’ parents, who was transporting students from a neighboring high school to a Halloween event the night before.
Upon arriving at school the next morning, the ILTexas student found the candy in the backseat, mistook it for Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Sours, and brought it along thinking it was a simple Halloween treat.
Conclusion and Community Impact
Authorities concluded that the acquisition of the THC-laced candy was purely unintentional. No malintent was found in the discovery, and all individuals involved are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. As of now, no criminal charges are expected to be filed against any parties involved.
This incident raises concerns about keeping children safe and reinforces the importance of parents being vigilant about what treats are left accessible in vehicles, especially around holiday times when children are actively searching for candy.
School officials continue to stress the importance of safety and mindfulness, particularly as Halloween approaches, when an abundance of candy is typically exchanged among students. They emphasize the need for clear communication between parents and children regarding what is brought to school.
As a result of this incident, there may be increased awareness in the community regarding the potential risks of edible cannabis products, particularly as they may resemble traditional children’s candies.
