A former administrator at the Dade County Jail has been arrested following allegations that he used county funds for personal purchases.

According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Joseph William Chambers, 52, of Flintstone, turned himself in Thursday after state investigators issued two arrest warrants. Chambers is charged with theft by conversion and violation of oath by a public officer.

The sheriff’s office said concerns were raised after questionable past purchases were discovered. Chief Deputy Tommy Bradford requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on May 28.

Chambers’ employment was terminated on June 1 after the sheriff’s office learned of preliminary findings from state investigators. Officials said no additional information about the ongoing investigation would be released at this time.

Once the GBI completes its investigation, the case file will be turned over to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, which serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker counties.

A sheriff’s office spokesperson said Chambers had been employed with the agency since 2008. His bond was set at $500 by a Superior Court judge.

All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.