SHELBY COUNTY, Ohio -- A former Ft. Loramie school principal, who stole money from the athletic program, was sentenced Tuesday morning.

Officials said Michael Roche took more than $22,000 from the Shelby County Athletic League while serving as treasurer.

Roche was sentenced to five years of probation and 10 days in jail. The judge said if Roche violates the conditions of his probation, he could face a year in prison.

The money was returned and in the courtroom, Roche said he was sorry for his crime.