By Adam Pagnucco.
Back in March, I reported that Park and Planning had filed a civil suit against Carolyn Chen, a former county council staffer who was accused of inappropriately reserving athletic fields at the cost of thousands of dollars and charging them to the council. Chen’s conduct was detailed in an inspector general report, which did not name her. The lawsuit, on the other hand, certainly did!
The civil suit is not Chen’s only headache. In a document contained in the civil case’s file, Assistant State’s Attorney Bryan Roslund has requested that the court provide his office certified copies of five documents filed in the case. Roslund writes that the documents are requested “for use in Montgomery County, Maryland, for an investigation regarding Carolyn Chen.” He also notes, “These documents are needed prior to Grand Jury on May 30, 2024.” The request is printed below.
It’s important to note that Chen’s civil case has not been resolved and she has not yet been charged with any criminal violations. The State’s Attorney’s Office does not comment on active investigations. But if any charges are brought, I will find out. And then so will you, dear readers!