On Friday, March 31, 2023 at approximately 4:50pm the City of Burlington Police Department was dispatched to the unit block of East Federal St. for a disturbance. The first arriving officer was met with a group of 20-30 subjects. The scene was extremely chaotic with numerous subjects arguing and several individuals running from the area. Additional officers were called to the scene to assist de-escalating and dispersing the crowd. Following the incident an investigation was started by the department's criminal investigation unit. As a result, the following individuals were charged:   - Terry Fisher, age 29 of Burlington City, NJ Riot, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, Terroristic Threats and Disorderly Conduct. Fisher was taken into custody and lodged in the Burlington County Detention Facility pending a Court appearance.   - Tamyra Fisher, age 50 of Burlington City, NJ Riot, Disorderly Conduct   - Terriana Fisher, age 28 of Burlington City, NJ Disorderly Conduct   - Ernestine Brown, [...]

  On April 1, 2023 at approximately 7:45 PM, the City of Burlington Police Department responded to the area of Route 130 South and Uhler Ave. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was transported to the Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office.   The victim was later identified as Jeremiah McCarthy, age 70 of Burlington Twp., New Jersey. The driver, a 70 year old male from Burlington Twp., New Jersey was not injured and remained on location.   This case is currently being investigated by the City of Burlington Police Department, Traffic Unit and Criminal Investigation Division. Any person with information regarding this investigation is urged to call Detective Corporal Anna Czajka at 609-386-0262, Ext 221 or message us on Facebook. All messages will remain confidential.