A former Atlantic City councilman is in federal prison more than two years after admitting he falsified voter registrations. MD Hossain Morshed, now 52, was sentenced to 18 months March 5, but appealed 12 days later. BreakingAC.com reports it was not clear where that motion stands, or exactly when he was jailed. Neither his attorney nor the U.S. Attorney's Office returned multiple requests for comment. Morshed is currently in the Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill, a medium-security facility with a minimum-security satellite camp. His release date is listed as July 21, 2027.
Man Accused Of Trying To Brab Police Officer's Gun In Pleasantville
Pleasantville police were able to get an armed man into custody before he could gain control of his gun Friday morning, according to the allegations. According to BreakingAC.com, the incident ended with the man in handcuffs and a semi-automatic handgun on the ground, police said. 56 year old Lamont Robertson faces multiple weapons charges, including first-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. Police were called to 44 E. Decatur Ave. just after 10 a.m. for a report of a man brandishing a handgun, and found Hernandez inside La Cosecha Market. Hernandez allegedly reached toward an officer's waistband . Police were able to take him into custody.
Brigantine Budget
A 5.7-cent increase in the property tax rate is part of the city's almost $40 million municipal budget. A $27.8 million tax levy, up more than $1.3 million from the previous year, is used to fund the budget, which City Council passed on Wednesday. For every $100 in assessed property value, the local-purpose property tax rate will rise to 77.9 cents. The hike will be about $285 per year for a house valued at $500,000.
Stockton Universety Budget
President Joe Bertolino stated at Stockton University's Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday that the institution will have a structural budget shortfall of more than $20 million for the 2027 fiscal year. "We have managed that gap in previous years, but we cannot do so permanently," Bertolino stated. "To safeguard Stockton's long-term stability, the magnitude of the task necessitates urgency, discipline, and thoughtful action." The announcement follows Stockton's plan to assist the school's long-term financial stability, which included sending voluntary buyout notices to specific employee groups earlier this month.
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