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…

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…

New Jersey’s Garden State Parkway Was Supposed to be Self-Liquidating But it Never Happened

Garden State Parkway’s Toll-Free Dream Unfulfilled Amid Expansion and Operational Needs Trenton, NJ – The Garden State Parkway, initially envisioned as a self-liquidating toll road to ease post-World War II traffic congestion…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Police Chief Suspended After Showing up Drunk to Traffic Crash, Harassing Officer

A routine night on Main Street in Bradley Beach turned into a heated altercation on November 9, 2023, when Police Chief Leonard Guida engaged in a confrontation with Sergeant William Major at…

Governor Murphy Pressing Ahead on Offshore Wind Despite Setbacks

New Jersey Offshore Wind Energy: Updates and Developments in 2024 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s commitment to offshore wind energy remains unwavering despite recent setbacks. Governor Phil Murphy announced the state’s intention…

New Jersey News

South Jersey Man Who Shot and Killed Dangerous Home Invader Arrested for Ghost Gun

Upper Deerfield Twp., NJ – A burglary attempt at a residence in Upper Deerfield Township on the evening of February 19, 2024, ended tragically with a gunshot victim succumbing to his injuries…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Weird and Strange News

Asbury Park Man to Stay Jailed Before Murder Trial Ocean County Judge Rules

Asbury Park, NJ – Eric Manzanares, 24, from Asbury Park, has been ordered to remain detained in the Ocean County Jail pending his trial for a series of charges including Murder and…

New Jersey News

Lakewood Man Faces Multiple Charges After Narcotics Investigation in Toms River

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the arrest of Jamar Montgomery, 30, of Lakewood, following a comprehensive two-week investigation into illegal narcotics distribution centered around the…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Seven Arrested in Atlantic City Drug Operations

Atlantic City, NJ – In a recent crackdown on drug-related activities, the Atlantic City Police Department arrested seven individuals, including six men and one woman, in areas identified as major concerns by…

Maryland State Trooper Saves Individual from Overpass in Rockville

Rockville, MD – A Maryland State Trooper is being hailed as a hero after preventing a potential tragedy on the morning of Tuesday, February 21, 2024. Trooper First Class Seidl, responding to…

Massive Fireball Streaks Across Sky Seen in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and D.C.

Washington, DC – A fireball illuminated the night sky on Wednesday, captivating observers across nearly a dozen states and Canada in a remarkable celestial event. The American Meteor Society (AMS) began receiving…

Community News·New Jersey News·Weather Reports and News

Three Arrested in East Brunswick for Series of Vehicle Burglaries

East Brunswick, NJ – In a coordinated response to vehicle burglary reports, the East Brunswick Police Department apprehended three individuals on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The incidents occurred around 1:15 PM at…

Traffic Advisory: NJDOT Construction on Route 30 Drawbridge

Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has issued a traffic advisory regarding an overnight construction project by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on the Route 30 drawbridge…

New Jersey Assembly Committee Passes Bill Supporting LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill aimed at supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses in New Jersey has made significant progress, passing an Assembly committee on Thursday. Sponsored by Assemblyman Don Guardian, the bill (A3330) seeks…

New Jersey News

Brooklyn Man Arrested by Hackensack Police for Multiple Thefts

Hackensack, NJ – The Hackensack Police Department has announced the arrest of Kadien Jackson, a Brooklyn, NY, resident, following an investigation into a series of thefts at local apartment complexes. Detective Panagiotis…

Essex County Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Heroin Distribution and Firearms Charges

Newark, NJ – Furad Loyal, a 42-year-old resident of Newark, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 210 months (17.5 years) in prison for his involvement in a large-scale heroin distribution operation. U.S.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Lakewood Secures Record Urban Enterprise Zone Grant Funding for Community Initiatives

Trenton, NJ – The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority (UEZA), linked with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, has announced Lakewood as the beneficiary of the state’s largest Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)…

New Jersey News

Delaware Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Gun and Drug Charges

Hartly, DE – A routine traffic stop conducted by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Miguel Hernandes-Tovar of Marydel, Maryland, on the night of February 19,…

Lawmaker Urges Cybersecurity Awareness After Nationwide AT&T Outage

Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Christian Barranco emphasized the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in New Jersey following a nationwide AT&T outage that disrupted service for tens of thousands of customers. The…

Police Light at a Crime Scene; File Photo

Ocean Township Police Arrest Man with Stolen Handgun After Vehicle Crash

Ocean Township, NJ – In a dramatic turn of events on February 16th, 2024, Ocean Township Police apprehended a man following a motor vehicle crash and subsequent foot chase. The incident began…

Jackson Township Schools Moves to Consolidation for Private Busing Routes

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials, including Mayor Reina, Council President Jennifer Kuhn, and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein, have publicly endorsed the School Board’s decision to outsource private school bus services to the…

Community News·Jackson Township News

Two More Seals Rescued at the Jersey Shore Taken Into Care by Stranding Center

Ocean City, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has recently admitted two additional Grey seal pups due to the ongoing annual migration, raising the total number of seals under their…

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