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…

Homeowner’s Fire Pit Ignites Brush Fire in Howell

HOWELL, NJ – Howell Police and Detectives responded to a brush fire near the Toscana development on Ft. Plains Rd. The area was secured, and access roads were closed as Southard and…

Monmouth County News

Firefighters battle massive 4,000 acre forest fire in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters continue to battle the 4,000-acre fire at Jimmy’s Waterhole in Manchester Township today. At this time, the growing fire is 50% contained. The fire began last night…

New Jersey News

Exton Teen Arrested for Heinous Assault

EXTON, PA – Tariq McGee, a 19-year-old resident of Exton, was arrested yesterday, following a sexual assault investigation. McGee has been charged with one count of rape of a child, one count…

Columbia Man Wanted for Assault and Strangulation Arrested

COLUMBIA, PA – On Thursday, 33-year-old Jonathan Lee Olavarria of Columbia, was arrested following an incident in which he allegedly committed simple assault and strangulation. Based on the incident, an officer with…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

19-year-old shot in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced that yesterday, at approximately 10:14 PM, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Presidential Boulevard and West…

Police Blotter

Police say Brooklyn man killed near Tallymawr was jaywalking, wearing dark clothing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brooklyn man crossing a road near a shul in Toms River was killed on Monday after being struck by a car. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Toms River News

Fort Lee restaurant owner sent to prison over COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Besim Kukaj, a Manhattan restaurateur, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for orchestrating a loan fraud scheme, attempting to obtain over $6 million and receiving $1.5…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

New Jersey Urologist Charged with Sexually Abusing Patients

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Darius A. Paduch, a New York-area urologist, has been charged with inducing a person to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity and inducing a minor to…

New Jersey News

Man arrested in stabbing at North Jersey mosque

PATERSON, NJ – A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday, at the Omar Mosque located at 501 Getty Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson Police Department and New Jersey State Police were called to…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

23-year-old shot multiple times in Trenton in deadly shooting

TRENTON, NJ – A 23-year-old male victim was shot and killed overnight in Trenton. The Trenton Police Department and the Mercer County Homicide Task Force are currently investigating a shooting homicide that…

Mercer County News·Police Blotter

Three Men Arrested for String of Robberies and One Carjacking in Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Thursday, Three men have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses. The arrests followed a multiagency investigation…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Online Enticement of Minor

MANALAPAN, NJ – Angelo N. Curato, a 30-year-old resident of Manalapan, New Jersey, was sentenced on Tuesday, to 120 months in prison for using online chat applications to entice an adolescent to…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Indian national heading to prison after defrauding the elderly in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – Ashish Bajaj, a 29-year-old Indian national, was sentenced on Thursday to 33 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2.4 million in restitution for…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Union County Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program to More Police Departments

UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has expanded New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program to additional police departments in the county. The program aims to provide compassionate response during 911…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man dies after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s Mantua section

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 27-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s Mantua section on Sunday morning. The police received a call around 4:15 a.m. reporting the gunshot victim on the…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Bergen County Man Charged in Connection to Fatal Drug Overdose

PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yesterday, David Pezak, 34, formerly of Saddle Brook, has been arrested for first-degree Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death and other drug-related offenses in connection with a fatal drug…

Gun Incident Investigation at Morris Knolls High School Results in Arrest of Two Students

DENVILLE, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Denville Police Chief Frank Perna announced the arrest of two students at Morris Knolls High School on…

New Jersey News

Evesham police investigating bias graffiti on park picnic table

Evesham Township, NJ – On Friday, the Evesham Police Department received a complaint of criminal mischief at Willow Ridge Park. Upon arrival, officers discovered that an unknown individual had defaced a picnic…

South Jersey News

Police searching for dangerous fugitive wanted on multiple assault-related charges

RENOVO BOROUGH, PA – Mark Richard Hatterer, Jr., a 38-year-old resident of Renovo Borough, is currently wanted on several charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, terroristic threats, simple assault, and…

Police Blotter

One person shot overnight in Paterson

Paterson, NJ – Paterson Police have reported an overnight shooting in the area of 323 Main Street. Details are limited at this time, but a pool of blood and personal items littered…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

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