Carl Washington Jr. Archives - New Jersey Globe

Already-embattled former Penns Grove councilman charged with underpaying rent

September 7, 2021 3:50 pm

Former Penns Grove Councilman Carl Washington, Jr. was charged today with under-reporting his income in order to qualify for reduced rent on a federally subsidized apartment, his second criminal charge in less than two years. According to Acting Attorney General...

Judge issues temporary restraining order blocking Penns Grove councilman from official duties

July 15, 2020 9:53 am

A Salem County Superior Court Judge issued an order blocking Penns Grove Councilman Carl Washington Jr. from performing any official duties pending an August hearing on whether he was improperly appointed to his office. Penns Grove Council President Carol Mincey...

Lawsuit seeks to oust Penns Grove councilman charged with official misconduct

July 4, 2020 2:43 pm

Two members of Penns Grove’s town council want a judge to remove a councilman they say was improperly appointed. Penns Grove Council President Carol Mincey and Councilman Michael Bercute on Wednesday sued Councilman Carl Washington Jr., former Mayor John Washington...