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NY Supervisor Stole $2K Town Funds
28 Feb
Summary
- Former town supervisor arrested for stealing funds.
- Accused of paying himself over $2,000 without approval.
- Faces felony charges including grand larceny and misconduct.
Johnathan D. Kersman, a 37-year-old former supervisor for the town of Decatur, New York, was arrested on February 26, 2026. He faces felony charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and official misconduct.
The arrest followed an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of town funds. Town officials reported that Kersman, while in his official capacity, paid himself an additional salary. This payment was reportedly made without approval from the town board.
Investigators from the Otsego County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Comptroller's Office collaborated on the case. They determined that Kersman had unlawfully paid himself more than $2,000. He was apprehended at his home and issued an appearance ticket for a future court date in Decatur Town Court.
