06-24-2010, 03:22 PM
This is my former Assistant General Manager who I caught stealing at my last hotel job. I am shocked that he is going to serve any time. I am pretty happy about it though. I hope "Bubba" gives him a warm welcome.
http://www.theday.com/article/20100624/N...0/-1/NWS02
By Karen Florin
Publication: The Day
Published 06/24/2010 12:00 AM
Updated 06/24/2010 02:26 AM
An East Lyme man who stole $40,000 while working as the assistant general manager for a Montville hotel was sentenced to two months in prison Wednesday in New London Superior Court.
Matthew Morton, 42, told police he was addicted to pain killers and alcohol and "in a daze all the time" when he began stealing from the weekly deposits at the Microtel Inn & Suites. He has since repaid his employer.
Morton begged Judge Susan B. Handy to spare him from prison, saying he has stopped drinking and "everything in my life is starting to come back together." His new employer and wife spoke on his behalf, saying he is a good worker and a devoted husband and father.
Morton had faced up to six months in prison under a plea agreement worked out between the state and defense attorney Gregg W. Wagman. The judge said Morton was entitled to some consideration, but that prison time was necessary in order to send a message to other would-be thieves.
http://www.theday.com/article/20100624/N...0/-1/NWS02
By Karen Florin
Publication: The Day
Published 06/24/2010 12:00 AM
Updated 06/24/2010 02:26 AM
An East Lyme man who stole $40,000 while working as the assistant general manager for a Montville hotel was sentenced to two months in prison Wednesday in New London Superior Court.
Matthew Morton, 42, told police he was addicted to pain killers and alcohol and "in a daze all the time" when he began stealing from the weekly deposits at the Microtel Inn & Suites. He has since repaid his employer.
Morton begged Judge Susan B. Handy to spare him from prison, saying he has stopped drinking and "everything in my life is starting to come back together." His new employer and wife spoke on his behalf, saying he is a good worker and a devoted husband and father.
Morton had faced up to six months in prison under a plea agreement worked out between the state and defense attorney Gregg W. Wagman. The judge said Morton was entitled to some consideration, but that prison time was necessary in order to send a message to other would-be thieves.
