LAKEVILLE, Mass. (WPRI) — The former treasurer of the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is facing embezzlement charges, according to police.

Zachary Granville-Wilmot, 43, of Assonet, has been charged with two counts of forging a check, two counts of uttering a false check, embezzlement of more than $250 by an association member and conspiracy.

James Granville-Wilmot, 41, of Assonet, has also been charged with conspiracy.

Police said the investigation began late last month when the PTO contacted the Lakeville Police Department to report missing funds.

Detectives uncovered more than $15,000 in fraudulent transactions made by Zachary Granville-Wilmot between May and June, according to police.

Both men are slated to be arraigned in Wareham District Court W

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