Teen reported spiked drink after homecoming dance

Police are investigating a report of a spiked drink at a high school dance in Lincoln.

September 14, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Police are investigating a report of a spiked drink at a high school dance in Lincoln. 

Lincoln Police say on Monday a 16-year-old girl and her mother reported the incident. 

She said she left her drink unattended at the homecoming dance at Lincoln Northeast High School, and returned to find the liquid discolored and some of the drink was missing. 

She said she drank some and began to feel sick and her symptoms continued into Saturday. 

She told police she didn't see anyone put anything in the drinks. 

Lincoln Public Schools sent a letter to students and families on Saturday saying it's working closely with police. 

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