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…

Neighborhood bomb scare puts school on temporary lockdown

MIDDLE RIVER, MD- Baltimore County Police briefly closed a neighborhood block in Middle River on Wednesday morning after the discovery of a suspected explosive device, which was later determined to be non-threatening.…

Woman’s body found by police in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The body of a woman was found inside her home in Lakewood by police who were asked to perform a well check on the woman. The suspicious death in…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Suspect arrested for stabbing in Seaside Park

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A suspect identified as the person who stabbed a 22-year-old man in Seaside Park on Tuesday has been arrested in Toms River. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Virginia man charged for murder of New Jersey politician

Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, from Portsmouth, Virginia, was arrested on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 10:45 A.M. in connection with the murder of Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour. The arrest took place outside a…

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Toms River’s ‘Pervy Teacher’ Released from Jail until Trial

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Intermediate North school teacher who was caught using his classroom as a set for deviant videos on social media has been released by an Ocean…

Attempted Child Abduction Reported in Cumberland County

DORCHESTER, NJ – On Saturday, an unidentified man allegedly tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy from a Wawa convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester, Cumberland County. The incident occurred at…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Newark Police Investigating Grocery Store ATM robbery

NEWARK, NJ – A burglary at a local grocery store has prompted Newark’s Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé to appeal to the public for assistance in identifying the individuals involved. The incident…

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Police investigate dog attack in South River

SOUTH RIVER, NJ – On Monday, officers from the South River Police Department were called to a residence on Marion Street due to a report of two loose dogs attacking another dog.…

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Multiple people arrested in Lake Como Memorial Day Weekend

LAKE COMO, NJ – A series of arrests took place over Memorial Day weekend. Victor Bryant, 37, was arrested for burglary and possession of burglary tools on Saturday. Marcos Ernst, 57, Rodrigo…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Newark Public Safety Director Appeals for Information on Theft Suspect

NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is appealing for public assistance, following a theft that occurred on Monday, May 23. At around 7:14 pm, a man was caught on surveillance…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Multiple People Hospitalized in Pennsauken House Fire

PENNSAUKEN, NJ – Early on Sunday morning, the Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to a fire on the 3000 block of Finlaw Avenue in Pennsauken. The incident involved the assistance of multiple…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Three teens charged for stolen vehicle

FRANKFORD, DE – Sheldon Harrison, 19, of Millsboro, Delaware, was arrested last night by Delaware State Police after being found in a stolen vehicle. A trooper observed a blue 2017 Hyundai Elantra,…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

North Arlington woman charged after baby swallows opioid

NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Alia Elsafy, a resident of North Arlington, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child on Thursday. The charges come after an investigation led by the…

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Teenager Charged with Hit-and-Run in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – On Friday, Giancarlos Fernandez, a 19-year-old resident of Hasbrouck Heights, was charged in relation to a hit-and-run incident involving an 11-year-old boy riding his bicycle. The incident took…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Newark police seeking man wanted for burglary

NEWARK, NJ – An arrest warrant has been issued for Raymond Broadway, 56, who is wanted for burglary into a vehicle on Sunday, May 21. A bulletin from the Newark Police Department…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Police Operation Leads to Major Drug Bust in Ocean and Monmouth Counties

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – On Monday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the arrest of five individuals as a result of an extensive multi-agency investigation into the distribution of cocaine…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Road rage incident ends with driver getting 12 tickets

Brick, NJ – A heated road rage incident witnessed by the police resulted in a driver being issued a total of twelve summonses. Jonathan Weydig, a 24-year-old resident of Point Pleasant, found…

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Two rescued from rip currents at the Jersey Shore

Seaside Heights, NJ – The Memorial Day weekend got off to a dramatic start as two individuals were rescued from the waters of Seaside Heights on Friday afternoon after being caught in…

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Public’s Help Sought in Newark Armed Robbery Investigation

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery on Sunday, May 14, 2023. At 11:26…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey child case worker took advantage of women in the system

TRENTON, NJ – Former Department of Children and Families (DCF) case worker Gilberto Ortiz, 53, of Woodbury, pleaded guilty on May 16, to second-degree pattern of official misconduct. Ortiz is accused of…

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