Former New Canaan Teen Center Director Who Threatened Boys Sentenced

A former youth program director accused of using vulgar and threatening language to middle school students received a six-month suspended prison sentence and has been banned from all New Canaan schools.

The Advocate of Stamford reports that Andrew Barer, 52, of Easton, a former youth director of Outback Teen Center, pleaded guilty to second-degree breach of peace.

Norwalk Superior Court Judge William Wenzel agreed to the plea deal Wednesday and allowed Barer to enter an 18-month accelerated rehabilitation program.

The 52-year-old Barer of Easton was arrested Feb. 27 after a police investigation found he used vulgar language in threats against a group of eight to 10 boys at the school cafeteria if they didn't attend the Outback Teen Center.

Barer initially pleaded not guilty on March 12.
 

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