PRESS RELEASE – October 21, 2021

On Thursday, October 7, 2021 at approximately 5:00PM, Burlington City Police patrols were dispatched to the Burlington City police station for a domestic violence complaint. During the course of the investigation, Adam Calderone, age 24 of Burlington City became aggressive toward officers and threatened to commit suicide. Officers determined that Calderone was a physical threat to both himself and others and attempted to have him seen at a mental health screening center at Virtua Hospital, Willingboro. At his time Calderone fled on foot and officers attempted to stop him. After a brief foot pursuit officers attempted to place Calderone into protective custody, however he physically fought and attempted to assault the officers. During this resistance and attack an officer fell to the ground and was injured. The officer suffered a serious neck injury and is still being treated. Calderone was subsequently charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Administration of Law, and Disorderly Conduct. After being seen at a medical facility, Calderone was lodged in the Burlington County Detention Facility.

** All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law**