Woman charged with giving THC candy to 4 young kids at Wheeling park fails to appear in court

WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman who is facing charges for allegedly giving THC-infused chocolates to children at a north suburban park, authorities said.

Wheeling police officers initially took 48-year-old Dagmara J. Rouse into custody in May. She is now wanted for missing two court dates, officials said.

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Police are now seeking to arrest Rouse after she failed to appear in court Wednesday after also skipping her first court date July 31, officials said.

The Robbins woman allegedly gave four children, two 9-year-olds, a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old, the candy at Pleasant Run/Four Acres Park earlier this year.

All four kids became "fatigued and lethargic" after eating the candy, police said. They were taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and at least one of them tested positive for THC, a psychoactive compound found in cannabis.

Officers found a product labeled "MOJO THC MILK CHOCOLATE" while searching the park.

Rouse is facing four counts of Delivery of Cannabis to a Minor, four counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and four counts of Endangering the Life or Health of a Child.

Wheeling police asked anyone with information to contact them.