Fraud alleged at Fair-Oak Elementary

A woman who served as president of the PTO at Fair-Oak Elementary School has been arrested and charged with breach of trust. According to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, the arrest yesterday of Misty Brook Cain Radel, 41 years old, related to an investigation of financial fraud that began at the school in November. A statement from the Sheriff’s Office says, “Deputies were notified on November 10th of last year by the principal of the school regarding possible financial fraud at the school reportedly centering on improper use of the Fair-Oak Elementary PTO credit card after a review of a bank statement.” Investigators believe Radel used around $5,300 dollars in PTO money for her personal use.