BENTONVILLE — Scott Stober, a former administrator for Benton County, paid $11,000 in victim restitution in connection with his criminal case for stealing from the county's road department.
Stober, who was in charge of the road department, pleaded guilty in July to theft of property, a Class C felony and theft of property, a Class A misdemeanor.
He began serving his sentence in July, but his formal sentencing was set for Thursday morning.
Stober , 47, of Bella Vista purchased parts that totaled $1,487 from JAB Truck Transmission and Differential Co. to rebuild the rear differential on his truck, according to court documents. He also was accused of buying tires that totaled $858 from Moore’s Tires in February 2013.
Stober told the Sheriff ’s Office he bought wood from Ridout Lumber with county money in July. He used the wood to build a deck at his home. The affidavit states Stober purchased a toolbox for his county vehicle with county money, but then used the toolbox as a toy box for his children. Stober also was accused of using county money to paint his home.
Stober also was accused of stealing a welder and water storage tank, along withpiping valued at more than $5,000, from Walter Ericksen.
Circuit Judge Robin Green sentenced Stober to 5 years state supervised probation with Act 346, which means Stober's conviction can be expunged if he successfully completes his probation.
Stober, who was dressed in black and white jail attire, was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. He has already served 53 days.
He must spend another 90 days on a home monitoring unit after his release from jail.
Stober paid the $11,041 in victim restitution.
Jackie Brown, who also employed at the road department, was also sentenced to 5 years state supervised probation with Act 346.
He was sentenced to 90 day in jail and 90 days with the home monitoring unit.
Brown will report to jail on Friday to begin serving his sentence.
Brown must pay $6,473.96 in victim restitution.
Brown, 51, of Rogers was accused of stealing more than $5,000 in taxpayer money to pay for personal expenses and also stealing money from selling property to Rogers Iron & Metal. Brown also directed other county employees to spend eight hours on his land planting trees while they were being paid with taxpayer money.
Grant McCracken, former Road Department superintendent, also appeared in cour in July. McCracken, 42, had his misdemeanor theft case diverted which means the charge will be dismissed if McCracken follows the terms of the diversion. One of the terms is for McCracken to complete 30 days in the county work program.