HAWTHORNE NEW JERSEY WOMAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT FROM AN ESTATE WHERE SHE ACTED AS ADMINISTRATOR
" Nancy Williams Of Hawthorne, New Jersey Has Been Charged With Theft & Money Laundering Offenses In Her Capacity As Administrator."
August 5, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
HAWTHORNE, NJ.- On Thursday, August 5, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced the arrest of Nancy Williams, 64, of Hawthorne, New Jersey. Williams was arrested by members of the Financial Crimes Unit of the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.
Williams has been Charged with Second Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking; Second Degree Theft by Deception; Second Degree Misapplication of Entrusted Property; and Second Degree Money Laundering.
The charges arise out of Nancy Williams’ Administration of an Estate as an Executor. Williams was responsible for distributing the assets of the estate to the beneficiary. Instead, Williams illegally took the assets of the estate and converted the assets to her own use. Between August of 2016 and August 2018 Williams used over $75,000.00 in estate funds to pay for her personal expenses, credit card bills and entertainment expenses.
The Sentencing Exposure for a Second Degree offense is Five to Ten Years in New Jersey State Prison.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
FILED UNDER AUGUST 5, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC: