Barrington Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged Threat to 'Shoot Up' School
Cynthia Balcewicz of Third Street allegedly said she should 'shoot up' East Providence High School, where her son attends, after a run-in with school officials.
A Barrington woman pleaded not guilty in Sixth District Court on Wednesday, Jan. 30, after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” East Providence High School on Monday, Jan. 28, after a run-in with school officials. Her son reportedly attends the high school. Cynthia Balcewicz, 34, of 57 Third St., turned herself into East Providence police earlier on Wednesday after a warrant was issued for her arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct, according to a story in eastbayri.com. The alleged threats came after she reportedly got upset with a school rule about students using cell phones in the building. Her son reportedly called her to tell her he was not feeling well, and he asked to be picked up. The school also requires students to tell the …
Lorraine F
1:06 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Thank you to all the school officials and police who acted quickly on this serious matter. I hope Ms Balcewicz will take a moment to reflect on just how serious these matters are in this new world we find ourselves in. more ›