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…

Willingboro Police Offer Free Steering Wheel Locks to Hyundai and Kia Owners

WILLINGBORO, NJ – Willingboro Township Police Department is distributing free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners to deter theft amid a social media challenge undermining vehicle security. Owners of Hyundai…

Manhunt Underway in Holmdel After High Speed Chase, Crash

HOLMDEL, NJ – An early morning incident involving a stolen BMW exiting the Garden State Parkway led to a crash and an ongoing search for three individuals. At 2:07 a.m., a Holmdel…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Four Arrested After Cops Spot Gun on Car Floor

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A disturbance at The Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex culminated in four arrests and the recovery of two handguns early Wednesday morning. Police were dispatched to the S building…

Man Charged After Pulling Handgun, Pointing at Woman During Domestic Dispute

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – An armed man was arrested after damaging property and brandishing a handgun during a domestic dispute on U.S. Route 30. On September 11, patrol officers responded to a…

Atlantic County News·Police Blotter

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Woman Knocked Out in Front of Husband by Robbers in NYC

NEW YORK – A 54-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed while walking with her husband near Northern Boulevard and 84th Street. The incident occurred on Monday, August 21, at approximately 4:23 a.m.,…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Lost Dog Found Playing in Traffic on I-195, Safe in Robbinsville Police Custody

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – A dog found playing in traffic on Interstate 195 was safely detained by a New Jersey State Police Trooper and is now under the care of the Robbinsville Police…

Central Jersey News·New Jersey News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Multiple Drug Related Arrests Made in Wall

WALL, NJ – Wall Township police officers made several arrests in a span of two days, ranging from drug possession to driving infractions. Patrolman Ken Bala arrested Cindy L. Schools, 53, of…

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Four Arrested in Separate DWI Incidents

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wall Township police officers made four arrests related to driving while intoxicated and unlicensed operation of motor vehicles over the weekend. Patrolman Tim Margadonna arrested Jose Luis Riano Martinez,…

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Juvenile Arrested Following Bomb Threat at Ann Mullen Middle School

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A note indicating a bomb threat prompted an evacuation at Ann Mullen Middle School early Tuesday morning. At about 8:50 a.m., school officials informed a Gloucester Township Police…

Police Continue Investigation into Unsolved Marlboro Rape

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday a renewed call for public assistance in solving a 2021 sexual assault case in Big Brook Park, Marlboro. A joint…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Six Arrested During Protest at Wind Farm Utility Survey Site in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ – Onshore testing for New Jersey’s inaugural offshore wind energy project moved forward without delay on Tuesday, even as police arrested six individuals for interfering with the operations. The…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Little Ferry Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

LITTLE FERRY, NJ – Rhuellah Riley, a local sales associate, was arrested for multiple counts of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest comes after an investigation led…

Westfield Man Thwarts Attempted Robbery While He Was Fixing Flat Tire

WESTFIELD, NJ – A local motorist reported a thwarted burglary and attempted theft from his vehicle while he was changing a flat tire on Springfield Avenue near Mohican Drive. The incident occurred…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Arrest Made in Hillsborough Township for Multiple Shots Fired Incidents

HILLSBOROUGH TWP., N.J. – Authorities have arrested Ryan Vandermeer, 18, of Falcon Road, Hillsborough, in relation to three incidents of shots fired on September 3 and September 5. Somerset County Prosecutor John…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Traffic Light Outage Causes Delays at 520 and Holmdel Road Intersection

HOLMDEL, NJ – A power outage in Holmdel has knocked out the traffic light at the intersection of 520 and Holmdel Road, affecting approximately 500 residents. Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L)…

Central Jersey News·Travel

Drug Dealing Father and Son Arrested Again in Brick

BRICK, NJ – On September 7, the Brick Street Crimes Unit concluded a drug investigation at a residence on Homestead Drive. Frank Russo, 68, and his son Matthew Russo, 39, both from…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Armed Robbery Reported in Newtown

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA – On Monday, Newtown Township Police responded to a report of an armed robbery around 8 PM on Autumn Drive. A resident reported being approached by two males armed…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Two Men Sentenced in South Jersey Murder Case

BRIDGETON, NJ – On Sunday, Gregrey A. Coombs, 44, and Cleve W. Lewis, 35, both of Seabrook, were sentenced for multiple offenses including murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Coombs received a…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

California Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – Miguel Nuñez, a 50-year-old resident of Bronx, New York, pleaded guilty to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and resisting arrest. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

The Bennies Are Gone, But GSP Still Full of Left Lane Larrys

New Jersey drivers are all too familiar with the following scenario. You’re driving to work on the Garden State Parkway passing people in the left lane doing about 75, maybe 80. You’re…

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