A February pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Benton County's former public service administrator who is facing theft charges.
Scott Stober of Bella Vista is charged with theft of property, a Class D felonyl theft of property, a Class C felony. He previously pleaded no guilty to the charges.
Stober, who oversaw the county Road Department, was arrested July 30. He is free on a $2,500 bond. He later resigned his position with the county.
Stober's case was on Circuit Judge Robin Green's docket for Friday and Stober was given a Feb. 18 pre-trial hearing.
A jury trial date has not been scheduled.
Stober's attorney Joel Huggins declined to comment on the case.
Stober is accused of using county money to purchase parts totaling $1,487 from JAB Truck Transmission and Differential Co. to rebuild the rear differential on his truck. He also is accused using county money to buy tires and wood that was used to build a deck to his home, according to court documents. He is also accused of using county money to paint his home, according to court documents.
According to court documents, Stober is also accused of stealing a welder and water storage tank, along with piping valued at more than $5,000 from Walter Ericksen.