WETHERSFIELD, CT — A Wethersfield woman who worked as a Connecticut state marshal has been arrested on a felony larceny charge after authorities said she improperly retained approximately $38,000 collected through court-ordered wage and bank garnishments.
Nicole Baker, 50, of Wethersfield, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 13, by inspectors from the Statewide Prosecution Bureau of the Connecticut Office of the Chief State's Attorney.
Baker was charged with first-degree larceny, according to a news release issued Friday, Oct. 16, by the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice.
According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Baker allegedly retained funds she collected while serving court-ordered wage and bank garnishments between December 2023 and June 2026.
Investigators said Baker was required to distribute the collected money to judgment creditors but instead kept approximately $38,000.
The garnishments involved court orders issued through New Britain and Hartford superior courts, authorities said.
Baker was suspended from her duties as a state marshal in June 2026 by the State Marshal Commission.
State marshals are sworn law enforcement officers authorized to serve and execute civil court orders, including wage and bank garnishments.
They operate independent businesses and are overseen by the State Marshal Commission within the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services.
Baker was released on a $30,000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear Monday, Oct. 26, in New Britain Superior Court.
First-degree larceny is a Class B felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.
The case is being prosecuted by the Statewide Prosecution Bureau.
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