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Police: Students Tried to Poison Girl
By Associated Press
January 17, 2003, 10:29 AM EST
DENVER -- Police said a group of fifth-graders tried to poison a schoolmate by putting pills, glue, lead and chalk in her drinks.
Officers planned to ask prosecutors to file reckless endangerment charges against two 10-year-olds they said led the plot at Harrington Elementary in northeastern Denver.
Police learned of the case Tuesday after the 11-year-old complained to teachers that she had found the items in her water bottle and soda over three days. Five girls and two boys, all in fifth grade, were suspended for five days, and some face possible suspension.
Investigators declined to elaborate on why the group allegedly targeted the 11-year-old.
"They said that they didn't like her and that they wanted to hurt her," school principal Sally Edwards said Thursday.
Police haven't identified any of the children.
Investigators were awaiting test results to determine what kind of pills were involved.
Police said they planned to turn the case over to the district attorney's office even if tests show the pills were harmless. The misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment centers on the intent to do harm, Lt. Gary Lauricella said.
"We certainly feel they knew right from wrong because they conspired as a group. Some had reservations and didn't participate. Others participated knowing what the consequences could be," Lauricella said.
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5th graders
By Associated Press
January 17, 2003, 10:29 AM EST
DENVER -- Police said a group of fifth-graders tried to poison a schoolmate by putting pills, glue, lead and chalk in her drinks.
Officers planned to ask prosecutors to file reckless endangerment charges against two 10-year-olds they said led the plot at Harrington Elementary in northeastern Denver.
Police learned of the case Tuesday after the 11-year-old complained to teachers that she had found the items in her water bottle and soda over three days. Five girls and two boys, all in fifth grade, were suspended for five days, and some face possible suspension.
Investigators declined to elaborate on why the group allegedly targeted the 11-year-old.
"They said that they didn't like her and that they wanted to hurt her," school principal Sally Edwards said Thursday.
Police haven't identified any of the children.
Investigators were awaiting test results to determine what kind of pills were involved.
Police said they planned to turn the case over to the district attorney's office even if tests show the pills were harmless. The misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment centers on the intent to do harm, Lt. Gary Lauricella said.
"We certainly feel they knew right from wrong because they conspired as a group. Some had reservations and didn't participate. Others participated knowing what the consequences could be," Lauricella said.
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On the Net:
School: http://www.dpsk12.org/schools/e/Elementary/248.shtml
Copyright © 2003, The Associated Press
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