The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, in collaboration with the George County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant today at the home of 51-year-old Chris West, the Director of Athletics for the George County School District.
West, of Lucedale, MS, has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography. He is currently being held at the George County Regional Correctional Facility. After an initial appearance before a George County Justice Court Judge, West was granted a commercial bond of $50,000 for each count, totaling $100,000.
The investigation is being led by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon stated,
“We remain committed to supporting the ongoing investigation and ensuring justice is served.”
George County School District Superintendent Wade Whitney added,
“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.”
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898, visit mscoastcrimestoppers.com, or go through the George County Sheriff’s Office website at www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.
