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Moorhead parents arrested after child handed out THC candy at school, police say
Police say 12 students became ill after eating candy brought from home, and a search of the family residence uncovered suspected THC products and mushrooms.
- On Monday, May 18, 2026, 12 students at Horizon Middle School became ill after ingesting THC-laced candy brought by a classmate, with two requiring hospital transport for emergency evaluation.
- Investigators linked the incident to the student's parents, Martin Jay Hulst and Amanda Rhae Hulst, after learning the child allegedly sold THC cartridges to classmates before the school event occurred.
- Police searched the family's residence in the 1100 block of 10th St. N. on Tuesday, recovering prohibited THC products, about 604.4 grams of psychedelic mushrooms, and nearly $75,000 in cash.
- Following their arrest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Hulsts face felony drug and child endangerment charges, while Clay County Social Services removed multiple juveniles from the residence.
- Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick noted that ongoing investigations could yield additional charges as the school district addresses broader student safety concerns regarding outside substances.
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Parents arrested after suspected THC-laced 'candy' shared at Minnesota middle school
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police have arrested two parents after “candy” suspected of containing THC made some middle school students sick. Martin Jay Hulst, 40, and Amanda Rhae Hulst, 43, were arrested on felony drug charges, Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick announced on Wednesday, May 20. The Moorhead couple was identified as the parents of a child who brought “candy” that police believe contained THC to the Horizon Middle School East Camp…
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