Heroin Confirmed In Kid's Candy Bag: Cape May County Prosecutor

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — County officials confirmed that a child received heroin in his or her Halloween bag Friday at a Trunk or Treat event in Middle Township. Laboratory analysis indicated the substance tested positive for heroin, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.

There was only one reported incident at the event, which took place at the Family Success Center in Rio Grande. It is unclear how the bag of heroin got in the child's bag.

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief of County Detective Paul S. Skill urged the public to check Halloween candy their children bring home. Exercise caution with any suspicious-looking or unfamiliar packaging and baggies, officials said.

Parents and guardians should be vigilant while trick-or-treating with their children and tell them, if possible, not to consume any candy until after a thorough inspection at home, Sutherland and Skill urged.

If you and or anyone you know comes into contact with or has any information regarding suspicious candy, contact your local police department. You can also report info to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135, anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net or through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800.

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