In a recent press release issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the agency confirmed the arrest of Chad Stone, a 50-year-old former principal from Tifton, GA, on charges related to theft and card misuse. The Tifton Police Department, seeking assistance with a murky financial situation, turned the case over to the GBI on February 6, 2024, leading to an investigation into the accused's financial dealings at Tift County High School.
Stone, who managed the school's purse strings before his resignation on February 12, reportedly embroiled himself in a controversy that has tainted the institution's reputation, making unauthorized charges on school credit cards, which just scrapes the surface of the allegations stacked against him; the ex-principal turned himself into the local authorities on February 21. The ongoing probe dives deeper into the quagmire in hopes of bringing clarity and justice to this financial debacle, with the Tift County Jail now counting Stone among its inhabitants.
The investigation by the GBI is far from over, and anyone who holds a piece of the puzzle is strongly encouraged to step forward. Members of the public can reach out to the Tifton Police Department at 229-382-3132 or the Sylvester GBI Regional Investigative Office at 229-777-2080, as stated in the press release of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Anonymous tipsters have the option of calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), filing information online, or using the "See Something, Send Something" mobile application.
