Teens supplied THC gummies linked to hospitalizations and overdose-like symptoms after Prosper graduation party, warrants reveal
Newly obtained arrest warrants reveal that two teens, arrested on drug-related charges, purchased and distributed THC-infused edible gummies from a Plano smoke shop, leading to overdose-like symptoms and hospital visits for at least seven attendees at a Prosper graduation party.
CBS News Texas obtained the documents from the Prosper Police Department, shedding light on previously unreleased details.
Felony charges for two teens
Kyle Muchineuta, 17, of Prosper, and Cesar Omana, 18, of Frisco, face second-degree felony charges for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, according to Prosper police.
Records from the school's graduation program show that Omana attended Rock Hill High School, while Muchineuta was a student at Walnut Grove High School.
Graduation party turned emergency
Police said multiple attendees became ill during the Prosper Graduation Celebration and were taken to the hospital. The event was scheduled from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 17.
According to arrest warrants, the two teens purchased the THC-infused gummies at A&A Smoke Shop, located at 3620 State Highway 121 in Plano. The documents indicate that victims paid Omana via a cash app for the edibles, which were then distributed to attendees by Omana and Muchineuta.
Nine known victims ingested the gummies, with seven requiring hospital transport after showing overdose-like symptoms, police records show.
Smoke shop founder reacts
The smoke shop's founder was adamant about not selling THC-infused products to underage patrons.
"If there was any breach of this policy, I will personally take full responsibility to investigate and correct it immediately," said Allan Haji, founder and owner of A&A Smoke Shop, in a statement. "We do not - and will not - tolerate any action that jeopardizes the integrity of our business or the safety of our community."
Haji said his business has a "zero-tolerance policy when it comes to underage sales."
"We do not sell to minors. Period," Haji said. "This isn't just a guideline - it's a non-negotiable rule that we enforce with the utmost seriousness. Every team member is trained and held accountable to verify IDs without exception."
Haji said no police officers have talked to him or asked for records of the purchase from his business.
Nonprofit hosted the celebration
According to its website, the event is organized by a nonprofit at 3R's Ranch in Prosper and is not affiliated with the school district. The event, open to seniors from all three Prosper high schools, is traditionally alcohol- and drug-free, with activities including games, dancing, music, and food.
Prosper police responded to the ranch around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 17.
In a statement, the town said, "Paramedics from Prosper, Celina, and Frisco treated multiple individuals experiencing medical distress and transported eight patients to local hospitals."
Texas Education 911 sounds alarm on event safety
"It's shocking. It's scary. And everybody has the same questions: How did this happen?" said Aileen Blachowski, president of Texas Education 9-1-1, a nonprofit focused on student safety in public schools.
Blachowski said students who attended the event told her that nearly 1,000 seniors from all three high schools were at the graduation celebration, supervised by only 50 volunteers and a few officers.
"This was grad night. I mean, you're talking about 17- and 18-year-old kids," Blachowski said. "You were going to put hundreds of those kids in one place with 50 volunteers. Totally unsafe."
School district addresses incident
Following the celebration, Prosper ISD informed senior parents about the situation, emphasizing that the event was organized by Graduation Celebration, not the district, and did not take place on district property.
"We wanted to relay information about the incident at Graduation Celebration," Prosper ISD said. "While we cannot provide specific details, several young adults experienced medical emergencies and required transport from the event. The Town of Prosper responded quickly, and Graduation Celebration ended early. All affected young adults are receiving appropriate medical care."
On Thursday, Prosper ISD declined to provide further comments regarding the arrest warrants. Instead, they deferred any decisions about next year's event to the graduation celebration committee.
CBS News Texas will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.
