Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is calling for the removal of Planning Board Attorney Robert Shea Jr. and the termination of the township’s relationship with his law firm after being arrested and charged with disturbing crimes.

In a statement Thursday night, Kuhn said she was horrified by the allegations and called on the Planning Board to remove Shea as its attorney.

Kuhn said she has known Shea and his family for years and described the allegations as a complete shock.

“My thoughts are with his family, and most importantly, his alleged victims and their families who are no doubt dealing with unimaginable pain,” Kuhn said.