WARREN, Mich. – Former Fitzgerald Public Schools Superintendent Hollie Lyn Stange pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing a weapon in a weapons-free school zone.
Stange was initially charged with possession of marijuana on school grounds and possession of a weapon in a weapons-free zone after allegedly being caught with marijuana within 1,000 feet of school grounds in December 2024.
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Police were at the school investigating complaints about fights at Fitzgerald High School when they reportedly saw Strange drive to the plaza and enter then-Food Services Director Amanda Carroll’s car, where they allegedly shared a blunt.
Police said a traffic stop on Strange resulted in the discovery of a .22 rifle in the vehicle.
Both officials were placed on administrative leave.
The marijuana charges were dropped in September.
On Nov. 20, Stange pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge of possessing a weapon. Under a plea agreement, the case will be dismissed after she completes an 11-month advisement period as required by statute.
She is also required to forfeit the firearm.