Get Our Email Newsletter

Employee Who Stole $7.5K Gets Second Chance Probation

A Champaign woman with no criminal record who admitted stealing thousands of dollars from her employer may yet escape a conviction. Judge Tom Difanis on Tuesday sentenced Peony Colton, 31, who listed an address in the 2400 block of Sheridan Road, to two years of second chance probation.

If she successfully completes the terms, including making $7,510 in restitution, getting mental health and substance abuse evaluations, performing 30 hours of public service and staying crime free, then no conviction will be entered on her record. Colton pleaded guilty in September to theft, a Class 3 felony, admitting… The News Gazette

Loss Prevention Magazine updates delivered to your inbox

Get the free daily newsletter read by thousands of loss prevention professionals, security, and retail management from the store level to the c-suite.

What's New

Digital Partners

Become a Digital Partner

Violence in the Workplace

Download this 34-page special report from Loss Prevention Magazine about types and frequency of violent incidents, impacts on employees and customers, effectiveness of tools and training, and much more.

Webinars

View All | Sponsor a Webinar

Whitepapers

View All | Submit a Whitepaper

LP Solutions

View All | Submit Your Content

Loss Prevention Media Logo

Stay up-to-date with our free email newsletter

The trusted newsletter for loss prevention professionals, security and retail management. Get the latest news, best practices, technology updates, management tips, career opportunities and more.

No, thank you.

View our privacy policy.