Mystery Of Suspicious Candy-Dropping Drone Solved: Sheriff

BENTON COUNTY, MN — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said the mystery of the suspicious flying drone that dropped a bag of candy for a group of children has been solved, and no criminal activity was taking place.

The evidence indicates the incident "was an ill-conceived effort" to obtain footage to post on social media, "rather than an attempt to engage in criminal activity," authorities said.

On Monday evening, police received a report that a woman and five children were fishing at a lake when they saw a drone come out of a wooded area and fly above the group.

The drone flew away, but returned a short time later to drop a bag of candy near the children, police said.

A nearby SUV, driven by a man apparently in his 30s, was seen "hastily" leaving the property after the candy was dropped, authorities said.

After the incident, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and person described by witnesses. Following the investigation, no charges will be filed.