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…

Prisoner Who Escaped Police Custody in Newark Captured

NEWARK, NJ – Makena Farrell, a 28-year-old who escaped police custody, was recaptured today after a brief foot pursuit. Farrell was initially arrested on September 14 in the 900 block of Frelinghuysen…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

No Swimming in the Ocean in Wildwood Crest This Weekend Due to Lee

WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – In light of the approaching Hurricane Lee, the Wildwood Crest Police Department advises residents and visitors to refrain from entering the water due to hazardous conditions. The department…

New Jersey News

Unforgettable Songs That Celebrate New Jersey

New Jersey often lives in the cultural shadow of its neighboring state, New York. However, it has a unique culture, history, and musical heritage that sets it apart. From Bruce Springsteen to…

Entertainment News·New Jersey News·Top 10 Lists

Five New Jersey Cities You Probably Don’t Want to Visit Due to High Crime

New Jersey is known for its beautiful shorelines, cultural diversity, and proximity to major cities like New York and Philadelphia. However, like any other state, it has its less desirable spots. This…

Community News·New Jersey News·Travel

Linden High School Students Identified in Disturbing Viral Video

LINDEN, NJ – A disconcerting video featuring several Linden High School students led to immediate suspensions and an ongoing police investigation, according to local authorities. Police did not elaborate on the details…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

Two Boaters Rescued After Crashing into Rocks at Manasquan Inlet

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A boat with at least three passengers sunk after it crashed into the rocks on the jetty along the Manasquan Inlet Thursday night, according to Coast Guard…

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Teenager Critically Injured in Lakewood Crash on Rt. 70

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition following a major accident that took place t at the intersection of Route 70 and Vermont Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

School Put On Lockdown After Fugitive Flees Police in Camp Hill

CAMP HILL, PA – The Camp Hill Borough Police Department assisted the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Thursday, in an attempt to serve an arrest warrant on Brian Acosta Melendez. The…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Suspect Who Shoved Elderly Man Onto NYC Train Tracks Arrested

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Police have made an arrest in an assault incident that took place at the 68 Street-Hunter College subway station on September 12. Derrick Mills, a 49-year-old male…

In the News·Police Blotter

NYPD Seeking Suspects in Subway Station Robbery

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify two individuals involved in a robbery at the East 149th Street subway station on September…

In the News

Suspects in Rita’s Italian Ice Assault Caught on Camera, Can You ID Them?

BRIDGETON, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for a physical assault at Rita’s Italian Ice in Upper Deerfield, Cumberland County. The…

In the News·Police Blotter

Investigation Underway Following Death of 7-Year-Old in Fort Lee

FORT LEE, NJ – An unresponsive 7-year-old child was pronounced deceased after being transported to Hackensack University Medical Center. On Wednesday at approximately 5:29 p.m., the Fort Lee Police Department responded to…

Facebook Marketplace Meeting Ends with Armed Robbery

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Police are seeking public help to identify two suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place near Valentine Avenue and East Burnside Avenue on August 29.…

In the News·Police Blotter

Police Provide More Details on Monroe Township Plane Crash

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Monroe Township Police Department responded to an aircraft accident near Cross Keys Airport at 4:14 p.m. today. Police said the pilot of the small plane was injured…

In the News·Police Blotter

Found Dog Near South and Lincoln Ave East in Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ – A dog has been found in the vicinity of South and Lincoln Ave East. Anyone who recognizes the pet or knows the owner is asked to call the Cranford…

Pets and Animals

Fugitive Wanted After High Speed Police Chase Captured in Holmdel

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have arrested 48-year-old Alterquie Jones of Irvington, NJ, in relation to a stolen car that crashed on Middletown Road. Jones was located near a vacant property on…

Police Blotter

Banner Plane Crash in South Jersey; Pilot Survived

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – Heavy police activity was reported at the intersection of Tuckahoe Road and Dahlia Avenue following a plane crash involving one individual. The plane was reportedly a small banner…

Hunter Biden Indicted in Federal Court

Federal prosecutors have charged Hunter Biden with three counts related to false statements he allegedly made during a 2018 firearm purchase and for possessing a gun while addicted to drugs. Biden purchased…

Police Warn Residents to Stay Out of Ocean As Hurricane Lee Passes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police Department has issued warnings of high surf and dangerous rip currents along the coast as Hurricane Lee approaches. Lee is expected miss New Jersey as…

Community News

No Criminal Charges in Falling Death of 7-Year-Old Fort Lee Child

FORT LEE, NJ – A 7-year-old boy’s death from falling out of an upper-floor window at an Anderson Avenue residential complex has been ruled an accident with no criminal involvement. The incident…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

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