The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, along with the George County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a search warrant at the home of Chris West, the Director of Athletics for the George County School District.
A man named Chris West, aged 51, from Lucedale, MS, has been accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. He is currently in custody at the George County Regional Correctional Facility. After making an initial appearance before a judge in George County Justice Court, West was given a commercial bond of $50,000.00 for each count, resulting in a total of $100,000.00 in commercial bonds.
Please direct any inquiries regarding this investigation to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, as they are leading the case.
“We remain committed to supporting the ongoing investigation and ensuring justice is served.” -Sheriff Mitchell Mixon.
“The George County School District has just been made aware of the allegations against Chris West and is fully cooperating with law enforcement in this matter. The safety and well-being of our students is always our paramount concern. As with any personnel matter, we cannot comment on the specifics of the situation at this time.” -Wade Whitney, Superintendent of Education.
If you have any information about a crime that you’d like to report anonymously, you can reach out to the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877.787.5898. You can access the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers either through their website at mscoastcrimestoppers.com or by contacting the George County Sheriff’s Office.