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Shamokin Police issue Halloween candy warning after report of needle found in piece of chocolate
By Emily Vargas
Child receives tampered Halloween candy in Pennsylvania as police investigate
Jasmine T. Winters
Jasmine T. Winters
Reporter · King of Prussia, PA
Jasmine is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has quickly made a name for herself in local journalism covering community events for the King of Prussia Chronicle. With a keen interest in local history and cultural initiatives, she enjoys sharing stories that reflect the town’s rich heritage.
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The Bristol Borough Police Department in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is urging parents to check their children's Halloween candy after a child received tampered candy Saturday night. Police said a screw and a pin were found in candy that one child received on Halloween. Bristol Borough Police Department Authorities declined to say where the child was trick-or-treating Saturday night. Bristol Borough Police Department Police are actively investigating the tampered candy, but believe it's an isolated incident.
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