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Police Seek Woman Suspected of Distributing THC Candy to Children at Illinois Park

Four children fell ill after consuming THC-laced chocolate at a Wheeling park; authorities are requesting public assistance to identify the suspect.

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Overview

  • An unidentified woman is suspected of distributing THC-infused candy to children at Pleasant Run/Four Acres Park in Wheeling on Sunday afternoon.
  • Four children exhibited symptoms of fatigue and sluggishness after consuming the candy and were taken to a hospital for evaluation, where one tested positive for THC.
  • Officers recovered a product labeled 'MOJO THC Milk Chocolate' at the park, believed to be linked to the incident.
  • The suspect is described as a heavyset woman between 50 and 60 years old, with a blue cross tattoo on her shoulder, wearing a blue-and-white leather jacket.
  • Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the incident and have appealed to the public for help in identifying the suspect.