Nearly a year after a true bill of indictment, Marcus Malachai Mobley, 28, from Raleigh, faces charges including identity theft, obtaining property by false pretense, and possession of counterfeit instruments. Arrested on Feb. 3, 2024, the charges stem from a 2022 incident when Mobley and accomplice Dy’kee Harrison were caught by Sylva Police attempting to cash a stolen check. Found with a false ID, a search of Mobley’s room uncovered various documents, fake credit/debit card equipment, and counterfeit instruments. The indictment outlines multiple attempts to cash fraudulent checks and highlights the severity of the charges, including Class F felony for identity theft. Mobley is held on a $70,000 bond, while Harrison received a suspended sentence and probation in April 2023 after pleading guilty to related charges.
