Michigan Superintendent Fired for Smoking Marijuana Near School and Having Gun in Car
A Michigan superintendent and colleague arrested for smoking weed near a school—police find a rifle in her car as the scandal deepens. 🌐 #News #DetroitMI #Michigan #Crime
DETROIT, MI – A Michigan school superintendent was abruptly fired after allegedly smoking marijuana with a colleague on school property, then driving off with a hunting rifle stashed in her car. Hollie Stange, who led Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren, faces serious legal trouble after police spotted her and a district official smoking marijuana in a parked car near the school. Authorities arrested both women, charging them with driving under the influence, among other offenses, setting off a wave of concern in the local community.
The Incident and Arrests
The alarming events unfolded on December 20, when police observed Stange and Amanda Carroll, the district’s food services director, sitting in a car parked about 1,000 feet from the school grounds. After a few minutes, the pair left in separate vehicles.
Authorities pulled over Stange and found a rifle wrapped in a blanket in her backseat, along with a 50-gram bag of marijuana in her purse. Carroll was also arrested after being found with more than 25 grams of marijuana in her vehicle, which also had a 6-year-old passenger.
Both women were arrested for driving under the influence, a violation that raised serious concerns about their judgment and the safety of the community. Prosecutors have noted that the situation not only broke the law but also endangered the children under their care.
Charges and Legal Repercussions
Stange now faces multiple charges, including possession of marijuana on school grounds, possession of a firearm in a weapon-free zone, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Carroll is charged with similar offenses, along with the added charge of having a child passenger while intoxicated, a second offense.
Both women were arraigned on December 21, with bond set at $5,000 each. Additionally, they face restrictions including random drug testing, limited contact with each other, and a ban from entering school grounds.
The legal consequences are severe, and their actions have raised questions about the level of responsibility expected from school administrators entrusted with the safety of children.
School District’s Response and Next Steps
The Fitzgerald Public Schools Board moved quickly in response to the arrests, voting unanimously to place both Stange and Carroll on administrative leave. The district has stated that it is cooperating fully with law enforcement and conducting an internal review.
The community is now left grappling with the fallout from the incident, as parents and officials express concern over the actions of those in positions of authority.
As the criminal investigation continues, both women are set to return to court on January 2 for further proceedings. Their cases will be closely watched as the legal and professional consequences unfold.
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