A Washington Township councilman has been charged with harassment and two counts of forgery in connection with anonymous letters he allegedly sent to local board of education members.
Councilman Richard Bennett voluntarily surrendered to township police on May 28, according to the department. Following consultation with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, the charges were signed by township Det. Anthony Aquilino.
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Bennett was processed and released pending a court appearance. The Republican councilman has lived in the township for 30 years. He has served on council since 2021 and won reelection in November. His time on council included the role of liaison to the school board.
