Mountain Lakes Woman Arraigned on Forgery and Theft Charges Related to Siblings
Published on January 07, 2015
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Matilda A. Mola, 66 years old, of the Borough of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey was arraigned today in the Morris County Superior Court in front of the Honorable Robert J. Gilson, J.S.C. Mola was indicted on November 6, 2014 after an investigation revealed that she allegedly stole approximately $136,800 from her sister and her brother by forging her sister's signature on ten courtesy checks totaling $136,800 from a Bank of America Line of Credit Account located in Boonton Township.
Defendant was indicted on one count of second degree Theft, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a and ten counts of third degree Forgery, pursuant to N.J.S.A.2C:21-1a(2).
The State was represented by Morris County Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Francine S. Ehrenberg in this matter.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Financial Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office whose efforts contributed to this result.
The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us