Former Newton PTO president charged with theft of pto funds

By Ebony Horton

Published: October 26, 2009

from Dale County Sheriff’s Office:
“Brandace M. Albritton, 35, of Midland City was arrested on charges of theft of property in the first degree charges on October 16, 2009.
Albritton was the President of the Newton Elementary School PTO from March through June 2009 and she allegedly spend PTO funds for personal gains.  The initial investigation shows that Albritton spent in excess of $4,000 PTO monies on personal matters.
It is alleged that while president of the Newton PTO, Albritton who was in charge of the fund’s checking account would use some funds to purchase items for the PTO and at the same time would make personal purchases.
When questioned by Dale County Sheriff’s investigator, Albritton made an admission to the misuse of funds.
Albritton was arrested and booked into the Dale County Jail on $5,000 bond.  She has been subsequently released on bond.“