LAKEVILLE — Following an investigation by the Lakeville Police Department, two Assonet men were arraigned Wednesday for embezzlement allegations in connection to funds reported missing by the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. 

Former PTO treasurer Zachary Granville-Wilmot, 43, faces forgery of a check, uttering of a false check embezzlement over $250 and conspiracy charges. James Granville-Wilmot, 41, is charged with conspiracy. 

The case was assigned to Detective Robert Schiffer after the parent organization informed the police department of missing funds on Aug. 22. He discovered over $15,000 in fraudulent transactions occurred between May and June. 

Criminal complaints against the two men were issued Sept. 5 in Wareham District Court. 

According to The Standard-Times, both men were released Wednesday on personal recognizance — meaning they did not have to post bail but signed an agreement to appear at all future court dates.

They are due back in court Oct. 31 for a pre-trial hearing.