On March 16, 2026, at approximately 9:14 AM, officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of the Black Horse Pike when an officer observed a vehicle being operated by Tyrie E. Person, who had active warrants for his arrest.
Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Oak Avenue in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. During the stop, Person was informed that he had active warrants for his arrest. Person became agitated, refused to exit the vehicle, and made threats of violence toward the officers.
Read more: Man Arrested After Assault on Gloucester Township OfficersPerson then abruptly exited the vehicle, assumed a fighting stance, and aggressively attacked the officers. Officers were able to bring Person to the ground; however, Person continued to actively resist for several minutes before being taken into custody.
Two officers sustained minor injuries during the incident and declined medical treatment. Person also sustained minor injuries during the incident and was provided medical treatment.
While in custody, Person continued making numerous threats of violence toward the officers involved.
Person was charged with aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest with violence, terroristic threats, and obstruction. Person was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility.
Arrested: Tyrie E. Person, 46, of the 200 block of Dearborne Avenue, Blackwood, NJ.
All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856) 228-4500. Information may also be provided anonymously through the GTPD online tip portal at https://gtpolice.com/tips, by calling the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at (856) 842-5560, or by texting “TIPGLOTWPPD” followed by your tip message to 888777.