South Bend woman convicted of casino theft sentenced
Posted: Nov 3, 2026 10:48 AM EST
St. Joseph County Jail SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- On Oct. 29, a South Bend woman convicted of stealing from the Four Winds Casino was sentenced to 42 days in federal prison, followed by 8 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,205 in restitution.
According to the press release issued by the United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Indiana, 41-year-old Renee Toliver was at the Four Winds South Bend Casino on the morning of Dec. 28, 2025, when she picked up a money purse dropped by a casino employee. The press release stated that Toliver left with the purse which contained $2,205. When questioned by Pokagon Tribal Police, Toliver allegedly denied taking the money.
After a two-day jury trial on July 22, the jury found her guilty of theft.