Crime & Safety
Ex-Council Candidate Arraigned on Theft Charge
Arlene Marchese and another woman allegedly stole more than $200K in insurance payments.
A one-time candidate for local office pleaded not guilty to theft in State Superior Court Monday, NorthJersey.com reported.
Arlene Marchese, 34, and Karen Wright, 42, of Wyckoff, were arraigned on charges they diverted more than $200,000 in insurance payments into their own private accounts. They were originally charged Sept. 26, the website reported.
Marchese was a Democratic candidate in 2011 for the 2nd Ward council seat. Wayne Democratic Chairman Ray Egatz replaced her for unspecified reasons.
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Marchese’s phone number was not listed.
Both women face up to 10 years in state prison if convicted on the charges, NorthJersey.com reported. They are scheduled to return before Judge Gooden Brown for a status conference Feb. 4.
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