( KLZA)--A Humboldt woman charged in connection with an embezzlement scheme while employed at Humboldt Implement has been sentenced to four years probation and ordered to pay $7,500 restitution.

47-year-old Vicki Manning was recently sentenced in Richardson County District Court on a felony charge of theft by unlawful taking or disposition.

Manning was charged with the theft of funds between December, 2014 and May 5, 2017. However, it was alleged the embezzlement had gone on for several years prior to December 2014 and included more than $77-thousand.

Beside being ordered to pay $7,500 restitution, she also was ordered to pay court costs and fees amounting to more than $1,600.

Judge Julie Smith also ordered Manning to successfully complete the Money Management Group as directed by the probation officer.