Library Embezzler Avoids Jail After Repaying Nearly $44K

MAMARONECK, NY — The Mamaroneck Library business manger, whose malfeasance left the institution's ability to keep its doors open in doubt, has avoided jail time.

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Wednesday that the former business manager of the Mamaroneck Public Library was sentenced to three years of probation for stealing more than $43,000 from the library between 2016 and 2023.

"This defendant violated the trust of her employer and the Mamaroneck community by stealing funds from the Mamaroneck Public Library to benefit herself," Rocah said. "Today’s sentence includes the return of money stolen from the Mamaroneck Public Library."

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Mary Soto, 62, of Mamaroneck, pleaded guilty on April 24 to felony fourth degree grand larceny. As part of her plea agreement, she has paid full restitution in the amount of $43,940.

Between May 2016 and February 2023, Soto stole approximately $43,940 from the library’s bank accounts in the form of credit card and recurring debit transactions for personal expenses. She resigned from the library in March 2023, after 27 years.

The DA’s Criminal Investigators Squad arrested Soto on Dec. 14, 2023.

The case was before NYS Supreme Court Justice Larry Schwartz in Westchester County Court and was prosecuted by the Public Integrity and Law Enforcement Integrity Bureau, with assistance from Forensic Accountant Michael Frenza.