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…

Wilmington Drug Deal Gone Wrong Ends with Two-Shot

WILMINGTON, NC – A reported drug transaction led to a double shooting early last Wednesday in the 300 block of Calhoun Drive. The Wilmington Police Department received a call around 5 a.m.…

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

Mobile Home Fire in Plumsted Ruled Accidental

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal fire occurred in a mobile home on Lakewood Road, Plumsted Township, on November 1, at about 10:00 a.m., resulting in one casualty and one injury. Emergency…

Jackson Teacher Faces Additional Child Charges After Photos Found of Student

BEACHWOOD, NJ – Andrew Fantasia, a 27-year-old Beachwood resident, has been charged with possession of child [censored]ography and an additional count of endangering the welfare of a child on November 1, following…

Health Aide Charged in Death of Disabled Morris County Teen

EAST HANOVER, NJ — Charges have been filed against Emelio J. Rivera, a health aide, in connection to the death of 19-year-old Matthew Rossi, a disabled man from Morris County. Rossi died…

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Two People Murdered in Barnegat, Police Arrest Suspect

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Police Chief Keith A. Germain confirmed an ongoing investigation into a double homicide on Lincoln Avenue. The joint investigation involved the…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Rhode Island Man Arrested for Luring Young Girl From New Jersey

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Rhode Island man faces detention after his arrest on federal charges of attempted enticement of a minor and transmission of obscene material. United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Couple Arrested After Mom Beat Teen Daughter for Staring at Boyfriend

A couple was arrested on multiple counts of child abuse after their 13-year-old daughter, displaying clear signs of physical abuse, was discovered alone in a grocery store parking lot. Kacey V. Lilly,…

Police Blotter

Driver Charged for Crash Involving Lakewood School Bus

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A collision involving a Ford Explorer and a school bus at Oak Street and Towbin Avenue resulted in injuries and a summons for a local driver on Tuesday. At…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

Two Convicted for 2022 Shooting that Killed Woman, Paralyzed Another

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Following a two-week trial and three days of deliberation, a Union County jury found Jahaad Ingram, 23, and Zaire Wallace, 30, guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Caregiver Submitted Time Sheets for Dead Worker, Collected Insurance Payouts

TRENTON, NJ – Leoncia Hutchinson, a 72-year-old from Metuchen, faces multiple charges after a grand jury indictment for insurance fraud and related crimes, according to announcements by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Parsippany Warns of Burglary Attempt

PARSIPPANY, NJ – In the Powdermill section of the township, an attempted burglary was reported during the early morning hours. An unidentified suspect attempted to break into a vehicle and access a…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Teaneck Police Department Apprehends Juvenile in Attack on Teen

TEANECK, NJ – Chief Andrew R. McGurr of the Teaneck Police Department has reported the arrest of a juvenile related to an aggravated assault that occurred last Tuesday night. Officers were called…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Pandemic Police Hires Finally Get Formal Swear-in Ceremony in South River

SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Several officers who joined the South River Police Department during the COVID-19 pandemic finally received their formal swearing-in ceremony earlier this week. The event, delayed due to the…

Linden Police Recover Stolen Handgun in Quality of Life Detail

LINDEN, NJ – Officers addressing quality of life issues in Linden last Friday evening arrested two men and recovered a stolen handgun loaded with hollow point ammunition, along with a large knife…

Couple cold, homeless on street - File Photo

Cape May County Initiates “Code Blue” Weather Advisory As Severe Cold Forecasted

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — Effective 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on Wednesday, the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has declared a “Code Blue” severe weather advisory. The advisory takes…

Cape May County News·Community News·New Jersey News

New Jersey School Teacher Charged After Students Find Gun in His Car

A Rancocas Valley Regional High School assistant football coach and teacher’s aide has been charged after juveniles found an unsecured handgun in his car during a football game. Andrew Paden, 40, of…

Local Sports News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

Three Atlantic City Juveniles Get Free Ride in Police Car After Caught Burglarizing Cars on Halloween

ATLANTIC CITY – In a quick response to a burglary alert, the Atlantic City Police Department apprehended three young individuals suspected of attempting to burglarize and steal two vehicles. The incident unfolded…

Atlantic County News·New Jersey News

International Ave Closure Announced in Piscataway

PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department has announced a temporary road closure on International Ave. The road will be closed in both directions, stretching from Stelton Rd to Brotherhood St.…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Ocean County Home Explosion Caused by Propane Tank

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A structure explosion in the early morning of October 31 led to a fatal fire on Neptune Drive. Authorities confirmed Kevin Thomas, 45, the homeowner, died from injuries…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

North Braddock Man Arrested in Connection with Wilkinsburg Homicide

WILKINSBURG, PA – Allegheny County Police have arrested Isaiah Thornton, 34, of North Braddock, in relation to a homicide that occurred on Franklin Avenue. The incident took place on May 27, 2023,…

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