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…

Asbury Park Man Indicted for Defiling and Killing Pet Cat

Freehold, NJ – An Asbury Park man arrested for allegedly torturing, defiling and killing a pet cat has been indicted by a grand jury for his crimes against the animal. An indictment…

New Jersey News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Overnight brush fire in Marlton contained

Marlton, NJ – A fire overnight in a wooded area of Malrton has been contained by firefighters. During the overnight incident, motorists were advised to avoid Braddock Mill Road between Tomlinson Mill…

Two New Jersey summer camp counselors sentenced for endangering the welfare of children

A Pennsylvania man charged in August 2022 was sentenced this week to sexual assault, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson announced. On May 12, Joshua F. Daranijo, 24, of Levittown, PA, was sentenced…

16-year-old charged for slashing man at Paramus pickup basketball game

PARAMUS, NJ – A 16-year-old male from Fort Lee, has been arrested by the Paramus Police Department for aggravated assault with a knife. The incident took place on Thursday, May 11, around…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Former Franklin Township Teacher Pleads Guilty to Failure to Report Child Sexual Abuse

SOMERVILLE, NJ – On May 10, 2023, Ranait Griff, a former teacher and coach from Franklin Township, Somerset County, entered a guilty plea for failure to report child abuse. The plea agreement…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Monmouth county high school student killed in crash hours after receiving associates degree

HOLMDEL, NJ – 18-year-old Lauren Hewski, a senior at St. John Vianney who was enrolled in an Early College High School Program at Brookdale Community College, died in a car crash just…

Community News·Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Teen charged for Jersey City sexual assault and robbery of 63-year-old woman

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City, New Jersey – Elijah Lloyd, an 18-year-old from Jersey City, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault against a 63-year-old woman inside a local business.…

63-year-old woman robbed and sexually assaulted in Jersey City store

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced on Wednesday, that the Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is probing a reported sexual assault and robbery incident. The crime took place…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Fatal Shooting in Forestville Leaves 18-year-old Dead

FORESTVILLE, MD – On Thursday, a fatal shooting occurred in Forestville, prompting an investigation by the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit. The victim was identified as Kendall Batson, an 18-year-old…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Budd Lake Man Gets 12-year Prison Sentence for Fatal Drug Overdose

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ – John P. Rowe, a 30-year-old man formerly of Budd Lake, New Jersey, has been recently sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison for first-degree Strict…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Cranford Police arrive in D.C. after completing Police Unity Tour

CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Police Cycling Team has successfully completed the Unity Tour and made it to Washington DC. The team, which comprised Captain Patterson, Retired Sgt. Farbanec, Det. LoForte, and…

Morristown man found guilty of sexually assaulting child

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Alejandro Velasquez-Martinez of Morristown has been found guilty of aggravated sexual assault on a minor, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The verdict was delivered on May 12,…

No Criminal Charges Filed in 2021 Trenton Police Involved Scooter Crash Death

TRENTON, NJ – On Monday, a state grand jury decided not to file any criminal charges in connection with the 2021 death of Francis Delacruz Abad, 21, of Trenton. Abad was injured…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

18-year-old Arrested for Carjacking Outside Newark Gym

NEWARK, DE – Traesun Johnson, an 18-year-old resident of Newark, Delaware, was arrested by Delaware State Police on Thursday, in relation to a carjacking that occurred last Sunday, outside the Edge Fitness…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

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Investigation finds fatal fire in Berkeley accidental

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, at around 1:30 pm, a 59-year-old man was discovered in a residence on Tortola Street during a firefighting operation conducted by multiple Berkeley Township fire companies.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man shot early Friday morning in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – A shooting incident was reported in the early hours of Friday, when a male victim arrived at University Hospital with gunshot wounds. The victim informed medical staff that he…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation by Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office

PASSAIC, NJ – Following an incident of firearm discharge by a Passaic police officer, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced on Thursday, that her office would conduct the mandatory review required…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Florida man jumped to death at former Trump Plaza parking garage in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Patrol officers responded to reports of a man jumping from a parking garage on Thursday. The garage was formerly owned by Trump Plaza, which is out of business.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Two Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Harrison, One Arrested

HARRISON, NJ – On Wednesday, a week-long narcotics investigation conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, along with the United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations-Newark Office, led to…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

57-year-old New Jersey Taxi Driver Shot and Killed

FRANKLIN TWP., NJ – On Thursday, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and the Franklin Township Police Department began a homicide investigation following a shooting in Franklin Township. At approximately 9:56 pm, officers…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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