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Police: Needles found in Halloween candy in City of Arcadia

Needles found in Halloween candy in Wis. city
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Police in Arcadia, Wisconsin are warning parents to check their child's Halloween candy after needles were found in multiple pieces handed out to trick-or-treaters.

The needles were not visible until the candy was opened and broken in half, police say. In both instances, the needles appeared to be sewing needles.

Police say the incident happened sometime during trick-or-treat hours, between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.

If you have any information on the candy, please contact the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department at 715-538-4351.