CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Cumberland County police are investigating after sewing needles were reportedly found in a trick-or-treater's candy.
According to the Silver Spring Township Police Department, on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 7:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the first block of Pine Hill Avenue for needles found in candy distributed during trick or treat.
The department is investigating three pieces of candy with sewing needles found in them from the area of Pine Hill/North Locust Lane/Sunset/Marble.
The needles were discovered after a parent bit into the candy, but there were no injuries, according to police.
Everyone is asked to check their candy and if any more needles are found, contact Officer Tyler Mardis tonight at 717-238-9676 or anytime at 717-697-0607 at the extension of 2024. Mardis can also be reached by email at tmardis@sstwp.org.