Woman accused of handing out inappropriate comics to children at Halloween event

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Police in North Carolina charged a woman after she allegedly handed out an inappropriate comic book during a trunk-or-treat event.

According to Sunset Beach police, Kathleen Lincoln was charged with felony obscene literature and exhibition.

The charges follow several reports that an inappropriate comic book was distributed during the Sunset Beach police Halloween event held on Oct. 30.

Court documents show that Lincoln was given a $20,000 unsecured bond; she posted that Friday afternoon.

According to Lincoln’s Facebook page, she’s the owner of Marvelous Issues Comic Shop in Sunset Beach.

“We want to be clear, the safety and wellbeing of every child and family who attends our community events will always come first,” police shared on Facebook.

Investigators are asking families who attended the event and received any inappropriate items to contact the department.

“Trunk or Treat has been one of our favorite community traditions for many years. It’s supposed to be a safe, fun night for families and we are deeply disturbed by this incident. We have always trusted that the registered participants would respect the safety and well-being of our children,” the police department added.