Man Arrested After Assault on Gloucester Township Officers

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.

Person 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.

Cleary’s Notebook News March 2006: Cheers & Jeers

JEER — To the landlord who treated East Thompson Avenue like a dumping ground

A landlord on East Thompson Avenue left an unsightly pile of trash at the curb six days before the scheduled pickup — a heap that sat there blowing around the neighborhood like a slow‑motion insult. Just a few steps away on South Burdsall Avenue, another pile of recyclables was dumped directly in the street instead of being placed in a proper recycling bin.

Gloucester City’s trash ordinances couldn’t be clearer: household waste and recyclables must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7 PM the night before pickup, and only in secure, watertight containers. The rules also spell out weight limits, container‑cover requirements, and fines that can reach $2,000 for repeat offenders. These aren’t suggestions — they’re laws meant to keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and livable.

WHY IT MATTERS

Community pride begins at home. When someone leaves trash out for nearly a week, it doesn’t just create an eyesore — it chips away at the dignity of the block. It tells your neighbors their street isn’t worth respecting. It invites rodents, scatters debris, and sends the message that Gloucester City is a place where standards don’t matter.

And here’s the real frustration: the City already has ordinances on the books to prevent exactly this kind of behavior. If those laws aren’t going to be enforced, then what’s the point of having them? Residents who follow the rules shouldn’t have to live with the consequences of those who don’t.

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CHEER-To the Gloucester City Lions Club and the Gloucester Little League organization for replacing the torn American Flag and the POW Flag at the LL field and at the Johnson Blvd Jogging Park. Kudos also to Bruce Parry for his help.

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Van Drew Shares Progress to Fix Garden State Parkway

Congressman Van Drew announced progress toward fixing the long-standing traffic design issue at Exit 20 on the Garden State Parkway.”This has been a priority for me since my time in the State Legislature, and I have been working with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to finally get this moving,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Right now, Exit 20 is designed so you can only enter the Parkway heading south and only exit when traveling north. That simply does not make sense for the people who live and work here. The Turnpike Authority has now completed the preliminary design for improvements. The next step is for the project to move through the Authority’s budget prioritization process to be considered for funding. I will keep pushing to make sure this project moves forward so this interchange finally works the way it should for South Jersey.”

Rowan’s Track & Field Team Wins NCAA Division III Championship

The Rowan Men’s Track & Field Team took home the NCAA Division III Indoor Championship with a total of 76 points and featured a pair of individual winners on Saturday to help the Profs secure its first-ever national indoor title. The two-day meet was held at the Birmingham CrossPlex.

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Urge Congress to Fund Historic Preservation!

As we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, now is the time to ensure the places that tell our nation’s story are protected for future generations. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) plays a critical role in preserving our nation’s historic sites, and Congress needs to hear from you!
The bipartisan FY27 HPF Dear Colleague letter is circulating in the House, requesting $250 million for the HPF. The deadline for signatures is Wednesday, March 18th at 4:00pm.
A huge thank you to Rep. Mike Turner and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández for their leadership and dedication to historic preservation. Your voice matters — please contact your Representative and urge them to support the Historic Preservation Fund today!Thank you for standing up for our shared heritage,
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Karabinchak Applauds Advancement of Bill

Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak (D-Middlesex) issued the following statement after the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee advanced Bill A3967. The legislation would require the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to work with neighboring states to research and recommend certain action concerning electric capacity and transmission.

“PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., the regional transmission organization responsible for managing the electric grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has, for far too long, worked in ways that do not benefit our state. From failing to connect new energy generation to presiding over massive spikes in capacity costs, their actions are detrimental to New Jersey residents. New Jerseyans deserve better. They deserve to know if better systems are possible, systems that work in their best interest and are not harmful to families and businesses across the state and throughout the region.

“I’m pleased that the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee advanced my bill today. My colleagues and I continue to work to bring relief to New Jersey ratepayers. Tasking BPU to work with neighboring states to explore the idea of leaving PJM is an important way that we can do that.”

Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past Act

The New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee has advanced the “Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past Act” (S-3669), sponsored by Senator Paul Moriarty, to support the state’s struggling iconic diner industry. The legislation aims to provide financial assistance, such as tax credits, to help diners rehabilitate, modernize, and maintain operations.

Key Details of the Legislation:

Purpose: To preserve New Jersey’s historic diner culture, which has faced closures due to economic pressures.
Support: The bill provides targeted aid to offset the high costs of renovating and operating these24-hour establishments, as reported by New Jersey Senate Democrats.
Context: The initiative recognizes diners as vital cultural and economic landmarks in New Jersey communities, as noted by Preservation NJ.

The bill will now move to the full Senate for further consideration.

Wind Advisory until 02:00 AM Tuesday

* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN…From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT … INLAND SUSSEX … DELAWARE BEACHES … MIDDLESEX … WESTERN MONMOUTH … EASTERN MONMOUTH … SALEM … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … OCEAN … CUMBERLAND … ATLANTIC … CAPE MAY … ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY … COASTAL ATLANTIC … COASTAL OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Statewide Pothole Repair Begins

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Priya Jain today announced that the annual statewide campaign to repair potholes across New Jersey will begin on Monday, March 16.

“Winter is tough on our roads. That’s why our crews are working quickly to repair them,” Governor Mikie Sherrill said. “New Jersey drivers deserve safe, smooth roads, and this campaign is about fixing problems fast to keep people moving and our economy flowing.”

With a more active winter this year and temperatures continually fluctuating between above and below freezing, the Department expects to repair more potholes this season than last year. Potholes are created by water seeping into cracks in the asphalt and then expanding when it freezes, so this type of weather pattern takes a toll on state highways.

“The New Jersey Department of Transportation is beginning our annual pothole campaign on Monday, March 16. Over the next couple of months our priority will be repairing potholes formed this winter,” Acting Commissioner Jain said. “NJDOT crews work year-round to repair potholes and keep our highways in good condition, but at this time of year, it becomes our primary focus.”

To repair potholes in the most aggressive and efficient manner, the Department will be allowing crews throughout the state to close travel lanes where necessary during daytime hours. When possible, crews will limit their daytime work hours to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will try to avoid working in travel lanes during peak commuting times.

NJDOT will be using Variable Message Signs (VMS) to alert motorists of the campaign and, to the extent possible, of lane closures that could result in temporary travel delays. Detailed current repair locations will be posted on a continual basis on www.511nj.org.

As the weather warms up and asphalt plants reopen, our crews will start to perform permanent patch operations on particularly problematic sections of roadway. This is more extensive work that requires milling and paving a small area of the road that, generally, will be done overnight.

In the past five fiscal years (FY20 – FY24), NJDOT has repaired an average of approximately 155,000 potholes per year. The average has steadily decreased over the past several years because of NJDOT’s emphasis on repaving our State Highways, improving the percentage of roads in good and fair condition from 47 percent in 2008 to 81 percent today. So far in FY26 (July 1, 2025 – March 13, 2026), NJDOT has repaired about 89,100 potholes, with the busiest pothole repair season just starting.

It is important to slow down in work zones so NJDOT crews can safely make repairs. New Jersey’s Move Over law requires motorists to move over, if it is safe to do so, when approaching an emergency or service vehicle stopped on the side of the road. If you cannot safely MOVE OVER, PLEASE SLOW DOWN.

In addition to our crews monitoring and reporting potholes that need repair on state highways, we encourage motorists to report potholes as well. Motorists may call 1-800-POTHOLE (1-800-768-4653) or go online to report potholes on state roads using a mapping feature to help identify the exact location of the pothole.

To report potholes on county roads, contact the appropriate jurisdiction. The Department responds as quickly as possible, especially to reports of potholes that create safety concerns based on their size and location.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Exhibit

On March 10, colon cancer experts from Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) and Jefferson Health-East’s colon and rectal surgery department hosted a public outreach event at the Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken that featured a “Strollin’ Colon,” a walk-through inflatable colon to help educate the public on colon cancer and the importance of early screening. The experts answered questions about colorectal cancer and provided resources for prevention, screening and early detection.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Screening guidelines now recommend those at average risk start screening at age 45 or sooner for anyone with a family history of colorectal cancer.