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…

Escaped New Jersey prisoner back in custody

CLIFTON, NJ – A prisoner being transferred to Passaic County Jail has been captured and returned to the facility according to police. “Late last night, Isaiah Felix turned himself into the Passaic…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Three shot, one dead overnight at Asbury Park apartment complex

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Three people were shot and one was killed at an Asbury Park apartment complex overnight. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday that an active investigation…

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Power Outage Hits South River: Restoration Efforts Underway

SOUTH RIVER, NJ – South River is experiencing a power outage today. The local utility provider, South River Electric Utility, is diligently working on restoring electricity to affected residents. As the situation…

Three Indicted for North Jersey Carjacking, Robbery Spree

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announced Wednesday that three men were indicted for a series of robberies and a carjacking in Union and Essex Counties that began…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Foot Pursuit in Atlantic City Ends with Arrest, Gun, Drugs

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Sunday evening, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to a tip-off regarding a man armed with a handgun in the beach block of California Avenue. Detective Christopher…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Philadelphia Man Arrested for Touching Teenage Swimmers in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department and Atlantic City Beach Patrol have apprehended a man after he allegedly engaged in inappropriate touching of several females. On Sunday, at approximately…

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Escaped prisoner on the run in North Jersey

CLIFTON, NJ – Early Monday morning, chaos ensued as a prisoner managed to escape custody while being transported to the Passaic County Jail. The incident occurred around 4 AM in the sally…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

New law to give firefighters, EMS $2k tax break in New Jersey

TRENTON, New Jersey – The Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee has issued a favorable report on an Assembly Committee Substitute for Assembly Bill No. 757. The bill aims to allow…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

Parsippany to host fireworks and Concert Tuesday night

Parsippany-Troy Hills, July 4, 2022 – Mayor James R. Barberio and the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills are excited to present the annual Fireworks Display & Concert on July 4, 2022, at Parsippany…

Car thief charged in Marlboro, caught in the act

MARLBORO, NJ – A car thief was arrested in charged in Marlboro on Sunday morning. The Marlboro Township Police Department responded to a report from a vigilant homeowner yesterday morning regarding a…

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Aggressive coyotes force temporary closure of New Jersey park

Westfield, NJ – In an abundance of caution, Brightwood Park has been closed until further notice following multiple reports of aggressive coyote behavior. The Westfield Police Department and the Westfield Regional Health…

Community News·New Jersey News

Careless driver rams into home in Toms River

Toms River, NJ – On Friday night emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Fischer Boulevard. The incident involved a vehicle colliding with a…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

Linden police help residents with New Jersey’s confusing fireworks laws

LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department is attempting to help residents identify legal and illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July. In an effort to ensure public safety, residents aged 16…

Lakewood police investigating multiple bank robberies

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department is actively conducting investigations into two bank robberies that took place on Friday. While one of the incidents remained an attempted robbery, the other resulted…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Toms River man charged for bias crime, assault

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has announced that Patrick Pennell, a 55-year-old resident of Toms River, has been indicted by a Grand Jury in Ocean County. Pennell faces charges…

Lacey man indicted for bias incident against Amazon delivery driver

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that John Vincentini, a 62-year-old resident of Lacey Township, has been indicted by a Grand Jury in Ocean County. Vincentini is…

Ocean County News

Murphy Administration Warns New Jerseyans Against Illegal Fireworks

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Division of Fire Safety has provided safety recommendations for fireworks usage ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. While the state allows the sale and…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Convicted Lakewood Scammer Admits to $21.7 Million Healthcare Fraud

Newark, N.J. – Alexander Schleider, a 57-year-old resident of Lakewood, New Jersey, has admitted his involvement in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Schleider pleaded…

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Police continue investigation into July 4th killing in Neptune after shots fired incident

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Neptune Township Police Department and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are seeking information about a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, July 4,…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man Arrested for Rape in North Bergen

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has recently arrested Emil Figueroa-Blanco, 22, in relation to a sexual assault case in North Bergen. The incident occurred on Sunday,…

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