John Hogan

WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two men who took evening classes at an adult learning center in Grand Rapids are charged with threatening to shoot up the school on Leonard Street NW.

Mark Edward Hollinshead, 21, and Alexander Matthew Rose, 22, were arraigned Monday for making a false report or threat of terrorism.

“This is a pretty serious situation,’’ Grand Rapids District Court Judge Michael Distel said during their video arraignments Monday.

The two were booked into Kent County Jail today on the felony charge that carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison.

The made verbal threats and threats using social media about plans to “shoot up’’ Beckwith Adult Learning Center, 2405 Leonard St. NE, according to Grand Rapids police and court records. The facility is operated by Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Hollinshead, of Walker, is being held on a $10,000 bond while bond for Rose was set at $30,000.

Rose told the judge he’s been in Grand Rapids for five months, living with an aunt and uncle on South Castle Ridge Drive SE. Bond was set higher for Rose because of a criminal history in California and his limited ties to the area. “I do have some concerns about public safety as well,’’ Distel said.

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Hollinshead’s mother attended Monday’s video arraignment, telling the judge her son is “home every night playing video games.’’

“He’s never been in any kind of trouble; he doesn’t even own a gun,’’ the woman said as her son’s image appeared on video. “I don’t know if he’s ever going to be allowed back at that school.’’

Not any time soon, at least. Distel ordered that they not be within two blocks of the school if they are released on bond.

The pair will be back in Grand Rapids District Court for a probable cause hearing on March 24.

John Hogan is a reporter for WZZM.