3 charged in Glennville Housing Authority investigation

GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Three people are facing charges in connection to an ongoing investigation at the Glennville Housing Authority.

Monday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested the following people in connection to the case:

• Leslie Renae Clinton, age 54, of Hazlehurst, GA
• Michael Lynn Jinks, age 51, of Glennville, GA
• Stephanie Lashae Thomas, age 54, of Glennville, GA

Clinton and Thomas are charged with theft by conversion. Jinks is charged with Theft by Deception.

On February 3, 2026, the Glennville Police Department requested the GBI to investigate allegations that funds were misappropriated from the Glennville Housing Authority.

The investigation resulted in the arrests of Clinton, Jinks, and Thomas.

The three suspects were booked into the Tattnall County Jail on Monday, November 2nd.

The Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General assisted in this investigation. And the case remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact the GBI Statesboro Field Office at 912-871-1121. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).