A former Republican state lawmaker has been sentenced to two years' probation for his conviction on a felony theft charge.
56-year-old Steve Kraus forfeited his seat after a jury convicted him last month of stealing antiques and other items from a Port Clinton home while doing work as an auctioneer. His attorney has said Kraus took items from the home to inventory them for auction at a real estate agent's request. Kraus was indicted last November, days after he won his House seat. It was his first term in office. Kraus plans to appeal.
