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Former Decatur Super Arrested for Alleged Theft from Town

By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZELWORCESTER

Former Town of Decatur Supervisor Johnathan Kersman (D) was arrested on February 26 for allegedly knowingly paying himself an additional $2,900.00 in salary without town board authorization. According to a Sheriff's Office press release, town officials reported the matter.

Charging documents from a Sheriff’s Office investigator obtained by AllOtsego via a freedom of information request say Kersman gave himself $491.00 in additional salary between June of 2024 and November of 2024 “by claiming the salary of the Town of Decatur bookkeeper budget line.”

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