WARREN, Mich. – A school superintendent in Warren was arrested on December 20, 2024, for allegedly smoking marijuana with another school official at a plaza located on school grounds and possessing a firearm in her vehicle.
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According to Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido, Fitzgerald Public Schools Superintendent Hollie Stange and Food Services Director Amanda Carroll were reportedly smoking marijuana near the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Ryan Road, just 1,000 feet from the school grounds. Warren police officers stopped Stange’s vehicle and determined she was allegedly under the influence of marijuana. A gun was later discovered in her car.
Stange faces several charges, including Possession of Marijuana on School Grounds, a two-year felony; Possession of a Weapon in a Weapon-Free Zone, a 93-day misdemeanor; and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, a 93-day misdemeanor.
Carroll was also stopped by Warren police and found to be allegedly under the influence. She faces charges of Possession of Marijuana on School Grounds, a two-year felony; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense, a one-year misdemeanor; and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Minor Passenger under 16 years old, a one-year misdemeanor.
Both Stange and Carroll were arraigned on December 21, 2024, and their bond was set at $5,000 each. They are scheduled for a bond hearing on December 23, 2024, at 1 p.m.
“These allegations are deeply concerning,” said Prosecutor Lucido. “These individuals hold positions of responsibility, entrusted with the care and education of our children. Their alleged involvement in illegal drug use near school property, coupled with driving under the influence, is a breach of that trust and poses significant risks to our community. We are committed to pursuing justice and ensuring accountability to protect the safety and integrity of our schools.”
Following the arrests, the Board of Education for Fitzgerald Public Schools held an emergency meeting and placed both Stange and Carroll on administrative leave.
In a statement to families, Fitzgerald Public Schools President Julia Yokel addressed the incident:
“The Board of Education at Fitzgerald Public Schools is committed to providing a world-class education to all our students. We hold our staff members to the highest standards of professional conduct and expect them to lead by example. We are aware of the arrest of the superintendent and a member of the administration, and we are conducting an internal review. We are cooperating fully with local law enforcement and will provide further updates as appropriate. This incident does not reflect the dedication of our administrators, teachers, and support staff who work hard each day for our students.”
Stange’s attorney, Bill Barnwell, responded to the charges, emphasizing his client’s dedication to education and her presumption of innocence. “My client has served as an educator and administrator for two decades, is a mother of two young children, and she will vigorously defend herself against these charges. She looks forward to her day in court,” Barnwell said.
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