LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington police confirmed two children had THC in their systems after the children were offered candy by a stranger at Duncan Park.
Police tell us the children reported feeling sick and were taken to a local hospital. They were treated and released. Police are not releasing the ages of the children at this time.
"I'm kind of surprised because I feel like there usually is some supervision," said neighbor Maria Bane. "There's usually a lot of people from the community around here. I feel like it's a pretty good family vibe."
Police and doctors are urging parents to have a conversation with kids of all ages.
"[From] teens who may know what they're taking, but just don't know its effect on them or what dosage, to children who are in the middle who it looks like candy to them," said Dr. Elizabeth Hawse with Commonwealth Pediatrics.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 tips app.
