OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A former Oak Hill Middle School principal is facing a series of felony charges following an extensive financial investigation by law enforcement and the Fayette County Board of Education.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Fayette County, former principal of Oak Hill Middle School Chad Quesenberry is accused of falsifying financial records, misusing a school credit card, and mishandling thousands of dollars in cash from fundraisers and other school activities between January 2024 and September 2025.
The investigation began after the Fayette County Board of Education, represented by Superintendent David Warvel, reported concerns to authorities regarding discrepancies in the school’s financial accounts.
Detectives allege that Quesenberry falsified 12 account records connected to BSN Sports LLC, a company used by the school for purchasing athletic and retail items.
The records were allegedly altered to reflect Quesenberry’s personal account information and adjusted totals to match his own billing history.
Investigators also identified 13 separate incidents of access device fraud, in which the school’s government-issued purchasing card was used to pay falsified invoices that credited Quesenberry’s personal account.
These transactions reportedly totaled $7,938.58.
In addition, multiple school fundraiser funds were found to be missing after being turned over to Quesenberry.
The complaint details several unaccounted cash amounts, including $170 from a Valentine’s Day dance, $1,270.12 from T-shirt sales, $384.90 from a school dance, and an unspecified amount from a soccer fundraiser in 2023.
Another major incident cited occurred during the summer of 2025, when a basketball fundraiser reportedly brought in $3,270 in cash that later went missing.
After repeated questioning from school officials, Quesenberry allegedly returned the money, claiming he had “forgotten” it was locked in his home safe.
The investigation also uncovered evidence suggesting double reimbursement claims for travel expenses.
Quesenberry, who was appointed to represent Fayette County on the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) in 2024, allegedly submitted the same travel expenses to both the WVSSAC and the Fayette County Board of Education, resulting in an improper reimbursement of $741.66.
Authorities further allege that Quesenberry sold school-purchased equipment for personal gain.
Investigators interviewed community members who said they paid him $400 in cash for a new football helmet that records show was purchased using school funds. No record of the $400 payment was found in school accounts.
Quesenberry now faces multiple charges, including 12 counts of falsifying account records, 13 counts of fraudulent use of an access device, one count of felony embezzlement, one count of attempted embezzlement, one count of obtaining money under false pretenses, and one count of fraudulent schemes.
Officials said the investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed as more information becomes available.
Superintendent David Warvel released the following statement to LOOTPRESS Wednesday morning.
“This is a deeply troubling situation for our entire community. The charges brought forward toward a previous employee are disappointing, and they stand in direct opposition to the values we uphold as a school district. We cannot comment any further due to an ongoing investigation.”
