Two Moorhead Parents Arrested After THC-Laced “Candy” Incident at Horizon Middle School
Published: May 20th 2026
MOORHEAD MN: Two Moorhead parents were arrested this week following an investigation into an incident at Horizon Middle School where multiple students became ill after consuming items described as suspected THC-laced “candy,”.
Police said the investigation began Monday, May 17, after a student brought the items to school. Several students reportedly consumed the items and later became ill. School staff and emergency responders provided medical care at the scene.
As part of the investigation, officers executed a search warrant Tuesday, May 19, at a residence in the 1100 block of 10½ Street North in Moorhead.
According to police, investigators recovered prohibited amounts of suspected THC products, including flower, cartridges, and wax, along with psychedelic mushrooms and large amounts of cash. Authorities said a full inventory is still underway and additional information is expected to be released in the coming days.
Police identified Martin Hulst, 40, and Amanda Hulst, 43, both of Moorhead, as the parents of the juvenile who allegedly brought the suspected THC “candy” to the school. Authorities said the two were also identified as suspects in the investigation.
The pair were not present during the initial search, but police said they were located early Wednesday morning, May 20, and arrested in Moorhead.
Both Martin Hulst and Amanda Hulst were charged with first-degree controlled substance crimes and booked into the Clay County Jail.
Authorities also said multiple juveniles living in the home have been referred to Clay County Social Services.
The investigation remains active. The charges are allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.