Burlington police file charges against members of mob during ‘chaotic’ March gathering

Leo Canega

BURLINGTON CITY, NJ – The Burlington Police Department has announced multiple charges have been filed in an incident that unfolded in the city last month.

On Friday, March 31, at approximately 4:50 pm, the City of Burlington Police Department was dispatched to the unit block of East Federal St. following reports of a disturbance involving 20-30 individuals.

The chaotic scene required additional officers to assist in de-escalating the situation and dispersing the crowd.


Following the incident, the department’s criminal investigation unit launched a thorough investigation, resulting in charges against nine people. The offenses included rioting, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, aggravated assault, and disorderly conduct. All the individuals charged are pending court appearances.

The following individuals have been 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

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Riot, Disorderly Conduct

– Terriana Fisher, age 28 of Burlington City, NJ

Disorderly Conduct

– Ernestine Brown, age 67 of Burlington City, NJ

Riot, Simple Assault (2 counts), Disorderly Conduct

– Joseph Tucker, age 48 of Burlington City, NJ

Riot, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct

– Allen Tucker, age 51 of Burlington City, NJ

Riot, Disorderly Conduct

– Celena Tucker, age 50 of Burlington City, NJ

Riot, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Aggravated Assault with a Weapon and Disorderly Conduct.

– Raeyoma Tucker, age 21 of Burlington City, NJ

Riot, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

– Raeshawn Greene, age 24 of Burlington City, NJ

Riot, Disorderly Conduct

The Burlington Police Department urges anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective David Edwardson at 609-386-0262, Ext. 215 or send a message through their Facebook page. All messages will be kept confidential.

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