The Santa Fe Police Department warned the public after sewing pins were found in candy during the city’s homecoming parade. Police confirmed at least three incidents. Jeremy Partin said his 18-year-old daughter found a sewing pin in a KitKat bar while sorting candy collected by her younger siblings. He said, "She’s like, ‘Well, I’m glad I did grab it, because look at this,’” and "There it is, clear as day—a needle coming right out of the chocolate." No injuries have been reported, according to KHOU.
Santa Fe police are investigating pins found in parade candy as a serious criminal act. They are working with the Santa Fe Independent School District to identify participants on each float. Police confirmed the pins were found in candy thrown from different parts of the parade route, and residents have also reported concerns, as mentioned by ABC13.
Police are asking anyone with information or suspects to come forward and are advising the public to carefully check any parade candy. "You got somebody sick out there trying to do crap," Partin told KHOU. Collected treats will be swapped for store-bought candy this Halloween. The school district referred questions to the police. Anyone who notices suspicious candy is asked to contact the Santa Fe Police Department at 409-925-2000.
