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Arkansas Woman Arrested for Alleged $19,388 Payroll Theft

4/11/2026

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Rene Nichole Coleman of Arkansas faces felony theft charges for allegedly refusing to repay $19,388 paid by her employer in a payroll error.
On May 10, 2025, she received $19,388 instead of $16.50 per hour.
After employer requested repayment, Coleman said she spent funds on her husband's semi-truck.
A warrant was issued after she failed to appear for questioning.
Coleman was arrested on April 6, 2026, with a $15,000 bond.

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Story summary

Rene Nichole Coleman of Arkansas faces felony theft charges for allegedly refusing to repay $19,388 paid by her employer in a payroll error.
On May 10, 2025, she received $19,388 instead of $16.50 per hour.
After employer requested repayment, Coleman said she spent funds on her husband's semi-truck.
A warrant was issued after she failed to appear for questioning.
Coleman was arrested on April 6, 2026, with a $15,000 bond.