Macomb Co. School Officials Caught Smoking Weed Near School: Police

WARREN, MI — Two Macomb County school officials are facing charges after they were caught smoking marijuana inside a car within a 1,000 feet of a school, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

Warren Schools Superintendent Hollie Stange was charged with possessing marijuana on school property, possessing a weapon in a school zone and operating while intoxicated

Warren Schools Food Services Director Amanda Carroll was charged with possessing marijuana on school grounds, second-offense operating while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with an occupant less than 16 years old.

They were both placed in jail and given a $5,000 bond. Their next court date was scheduled for Monday.

Bond conditions include no contact with the school or school grounds unless directed to do so by the school board or for child pickup. They are also not allowed to use alcohol or drugs and they will be randomly tested twice a week.

If convicted, they each face up to two years in prison for the possessing marijuana on school property charge. The other charges are misdemeanors.

Stange and Carroll were smoking marijuana inside Carroll's car at a plaza near the corner of 9 Mile Road and Ryan Road within 1,000 feet of Fitzgerald High School in Warren, according to prosecutors.

After they were done smoking, the women left in different vehicles and were quickly pulled over for a traffic stop by officers, according to prosecutors.

Police said both women were under the influence when officers stopped them. Additionally, Stange had a weapon in her vehicle, according to prosecutors.

The school district said it is in the process of naming an interim superintendent and food services director.

The district Stange leads includes Mound Park Elementary, Schofield Elementary, Westview Elementary, PD Chatterton Middle School and Fitzgerald Senior High School.

"This is deeply concerning and violates the trust our community places in these school administrators," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. "Driving under the influence and possessing drugs near school grounds is not only unlawful but also puts the safety of our children at risk. As individuals entrusted with the well-being of Macomb County's children, we will take all necessary legal steps to ensure accountability."