Charlie Dwyer

Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer working for Shore News Network under a pen name.

New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation

State officials say fans who fail to secure approved travel plans in advance risk getting stuck in gridlock around MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey officials are warning soccer fans headed to FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife…

Chicago Bears Advance $5 Billion Stadium Move to Indiana After Illinois Talks Collapse

The Chicago Bears have taken a major step toward leaving Illinois after advancing plans for a $5 billion domed stadium in Indiana backed by more than $1 billion in state incentives. The Chicago Bears are moving forward with plans to…

New Jersey murder sentence sends Pennsylvania man to prison for 65 years

WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Pennsylvania man convicted of fatally shooting his stepfather inside a South Jersey home during a heated family argument has been sentenced to 65 years in prison, closing…

Two metal handcuffs connected by a short chain on a bright orange background; one cuff is open.

Texas teen accused of luring boys on dating apps into robberies, police say

Suspects accused of targeting teenage victims in planned ambushes across Universal City. UNIVERSAL CITY, TX – A 17-year-old girl is accused of using online dating platforms to lure teenage boys into planned…

Aberdeen Police Searching for Car Burglar Caught on Camera

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ – During the early hours of Thursday, several vehicles were broken into within the township. Investigations revealed a particular individual as a suspect. Detective R. Osadacz Jr. is spearheading…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

One Dead in Shooting in Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, NJ – A burst of gunfire disrupted the early hours in Elizabeth, near North Broad Street and Magnolia, just before 3:30 a.m. When Elizabeth Police arrived on the scene, they found…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man Told Police He Found His Wife Dead; Police Say He Killed Her

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of Michael Manis, a retired resident of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges related to a homicide in Hasbrouck Heights. The…

North Jersey News

Another Dead Whale Washes Ashore in New Jersey

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Another dead whale was found washed ashore on Takanassee Beach on Saturday evening, leading to a flurry of concerns and interest from local residents. The deceased mammal, which…

Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Dead Whale Spotted off Coast of Deal

DEAL, NJ – Another dead whale has been spotted off the coast of Deal. This comes after a high volume season of deceased and beached whales and dolphins at the Jersey Shore.…

Driver of Dodge Charger with Fake “Will Run” Plates Not Fast Enough for Police

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, around 7:38 pm, Gloucester Township Police Officers, while present on Station Ave., Glendora for a separate case, noticed a conspicuous red Dodge Charger speeding away.Officers tried…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Police Make Arrest After Reports of Gunshots from Stafford Township Apartment

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, around 8:00 am, the Stafford Township Police Department was called to the Stafford Park Apartments due to a reported disturbance. The apartment staff members had relayed…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Remember Baiamonte’s? Here’s Who Owns it Now

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For those who grew up in Toms River, when you think of places that are no longer there, you might think Old Time Tavern, Ground Round, movies at…

Police Blotter·Toms River News

Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide Following May Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – John Zinkoski, 41, of Beachwood, was charged on Tuesday, with Vehicular Homicide and Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide. This followed a motor vehicle crash in Plumsted Township on Monday,…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Toms River Dems in Disarray After Candidate for Mayor Drops Out

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Recent information from party insiders in Toms River has revealed that the local Democrat organization is in a state of disarray and actively searching for new contenders for…

Toms River News

New Jersey Only State Left with Self-Service Gas Station Ban

TRENTON, NJ – In a historic move, Oregon has lifted its long-standing ban on pumping your own gas, dating back to 1951. Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2426 into law on…

New Jersey News·Weird and Strange News

Driver Killed After Dump Truck Crashes Into South Jersey River

FAIRFIELD, NJ – A dump truck veered off the road late Thursday night and crashed into the Cohansey River in Fairfield Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron…

Police Blotter·South Jersey News

NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes in South Jersey

BROWNS MILLS, NJ – New Jersey is about to set a record on most tornadoes in a year after the National Weather Service confirmed two touchdowns on Thursday. The first tornado touched…

Burlington County News

New Jersey to Hold State Funeral for Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey will honor the late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver with an official state funeral on Saturday. The ceremony will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the…

Government News

New Jersey Woman, Son Paid Americans to Marry Illegals in Immigration Scam

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, woman, Andrea Torres, 56, and her son, Philip Torres, 27, both of Newark, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit marriage fraud, according to…

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

South Orange Downtown After Sundown Concert Series Returns Saturday South Orange, NJ – The rhythmic heartbeat of South Orange, New Jersey, quickens as Spiotta Park prepares to host a musical celebration like…

Charlie Dwyer

New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation

Chicago Bears Advance $5 Billion Stadium Move to Indiana After Illinois Talks Collapse

New Jersey murder sentence sends Pennsylvania man to prison for 65 years

Texas teen accused of luring boys on dating apps into robberies, police say

Aberdeen Police Searching for Car Burglar Caught on Camera

One Dead in Shooting in Elizabeth

Man Told Police He Found His Wife Dead; Police Say He Killed Her

Another Dead Whale Washes Ashore in New Jersey

Dead Whale Spotted off Coast of Deal

Driver of Dodge Charger with Fake “Will Run” Plates Not Fast Enough for Police

Police Make Arrest After Reports of Gunshots from Stafford Township Apartment

Remember Baiamonte’s? Here’s Who Owns it Now

Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide Following May Crash

Toms River Dems in Disarray After Candidate for Mayor Drops Out

New Jersey Only State Left with Self-Service Gas Station Ban

Driver Killed After Dump Truck Crashes Into South Jersey River

NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes in South Jersey

New Jersey to Hold State Funeral for Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver

New Jersey Woman, Son Paid Americans to Marry Illegals in Immigration Scam

Brick Farmers Market

Man Shot in Back, Killed in Lawrence Township; Shooter On the Loose

Water Main Break Repair to Close Roads in South River

DWI Checkpoint Today in Egg Harbor Township

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