A substance found inside a child's candy bag following a trunk or treat event in Rio Grande has tested positive for heroin, the Cape May County prosecutor said.
Middle Township police first announced they were investigating Saturday, after the bag was found following the Family Success Center’s event.
Laboratory analysis confirmed the suspected drug was heroin, Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said Monday.
This is believed to be an isolated incident, but Sutherland and Chief of County Detectives Paul Skill warned parents to be vigilant in checking their candy after trick or treating.
If anyone has any information or has been a victim, call Middle Township police at 609-465-8700 the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135 or anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click of anonymous tip. Cape May County Crime Stoppers can also be called anonymously at 609-465-2800.
Editor's note: This story originally ran Oct. 26. It has been updated to add that the substance was confirmed to be heroin.
