Former School Principal arrested for sexual assault on a minor

Aaron Michael McFatter, a 28-year-old former School Principal at Grace Fellowship Christian Academy (GFCA), has been arrested on charges of sexual assault following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct with a juvenile.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) initiated the investigation after receiving a report implicating McFatter, who was the principal of GFCA in Holmes County at the time of the alleged incidents. The report suggested that McFatter engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student.

As part of their investigation, the WCSO obtained statements from a juvenile who claimed to have had sexual contact with McFatter in Washington County.

Subsequently, McFatter was taken into custody and booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of sexual assault. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as the case progresses.

Current School Principal for the 2024-2025 academic year, Ryan George made the following statement:

“Grace Fellowship Christian Academy (GFCA) is aware of the arrest of former employee Aaron McFatter. We consider the safety of our staff and students of utmost importance. GFCA is registered with the Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System (VECHS) at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to obtain the required criminal background screenings for employees and contracted personnel. All school employees are considered mandatory reporters for abuse, assault, neglect, drug and alcohol incidents, etc. We report allegations immediately to the appropriate authorities any time we are made aware of them. Any further questions about this investigation should be directed to the Washington County Sheriff’s department.”