Arkansas Woman Charged with Felony Theft After Refusing to Return Mistaken Payment
Rene Nichole Coleman, a former employee of Superior Senior Care in Arkansas, has been charged with felony theft after allegedly refusing to return nearly $20,000 mistakenly paid to her due to a payroll error. Coleman, who was typically paid $16.50 per hour, received an excessive payout of $1,650 per hour for a 12-hour shift on May 10, 2025. Despite the error being identified, Coleman did not return the funds, claiming she spent the money on repairs for her husband's semi-truck. She was arrested on April 6, 2026, for an outstanding warrant related to the theft and has been given a $15,000 bond. Her next court date is scheduled for May 18, 2026. 
