One situation involving a paycheck has folks doing a serious double-take. And now, Rene Nichole Coleman is at the center of a case that’s raising plenty of eyebrows. Because baby… this wasn’t just a little mix-up. This is the kind of payday that’ll have everybody checking their direct deposit real quick.
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Coleman Arrested After $1,650/Hour Payroll Mix-Up
According to reports, authorities arrested Rene Nichole Coleman, 50, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, months after a judge reportedly found probable cause to charge her with felony theft involving more than $5,000 but less than $25,000. The case stems from an alleged payroll error at her former job. And apparently, officials say she was mistakenly paid an eye-popping $1,650 per hour for a 12-hour shift. Investigators claim Coleman, who normally earned $16.50 an hour, ended up receiving an overpayment totaling $19,388.
Company Demands Money Back As Dispute Escalates
Once the company realized the mistake, the CEO reportedly attempted to recover the funds, but things took a turn when Coleman allegedly refused to return the money. Reports state that the employer then brings the situation to law enforcement, providing financial documents and emails to support the claim that the overpayment was made in error. Authorities say the situation escalated after attempts to resolve the issue directly failed.
Missed Meeting Leads To Arrest And Court Date
According to investigators, Coleman initially agreed to speak with authorities about the situation but never showed up for the meeting. Authorities later issued a bench warrant, took her into custody on Monday, and booked her into the Craighead County Detention Center. Furthermore, a judge set her bond at $15,000, and she is expected to appear in court again on May 18 as the case continues to unfold.
