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BALDWIN, La. (KLFY) — The principal of West St. Mary High School faces a theft charge after he was arrested by St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s deputies this morning.

Donald Joseph Sanders, III, 41, of Franklin, allegedly stole between $1,000 and $5,000 of funds from the school, according to Sheriff Blaise Smith. Detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest this morning and arrested him shortly before 9:45 a.m. this morning.

He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has not been set.