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…

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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…

Man Beaten by Group of Attackers in Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, is seeking public assistance concerning an aggravated assault incident. The event occurred on Monday, August…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Off-Duty NYC Dept of Education Employee Arrested on Multiple Charges

Bronx, NY – Louie Gonzalez, a 44-year-old male employed by the NYC Department of Education, was arrested at 11:59 PM on Friday in the Bronx. Gonzalez faces charges that include Resisting Arrest,…

Two Injured in Freehold Borough Shooting

Freehold, NJ – A Friday morning shooting in Freehold Borough that left two individuals wounded is under active investigation, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. At around 7:14 a.m., Freehold…

Toms River Man Charged After Police Find 1,000 Lewd Images of Children

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 52-year-old Edward Lynch of Toms River has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography as a result of a multi-agency…

Two Juveniles Arrested in Atlantic City for Motor Vehicle Theft

Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested two 16-year-old males on multiple charges including robbery, conspiracy, theft, and simple assault. The arrests were made in connection with a…

No Charges Filed in Fatal Shooting of Atiba Lewis by Police

Trenton, NJ – A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against Officer Phillip Nguyen of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Atiba Lewis…

New Jersey News

Homeless Man Who Attacked Elderly Woman Gets 12 Years in Prison

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – A 31-year-old homeless man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an elderly woman at knifepoint in Willingboro Township during the summer of 2020. Under a plea agreement with…

New Jersey Teacher Going to Prison for Relationship with Student

MOUNT HOLLY, NY – A 43-year-old Willingboro Township woman has been sentenced to five years in state prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male student she met while…

New Jersey News·School and Education News

State Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Involving 78-Year-Old Man

The New Jersey State Police and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place on August 23 in East…

Gloucester Police Mourn Loss of Veteran K-9 Cop

The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) announced the passing of Retired GTPD K-9 Arrow, a beloved figure in the community, who died on Thursday, August 24. Born on March 8, 2009, K-9…

Four Families Displaced in Hamilton Township Fire

On Wednesday, at approximately 4:01 pm, the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Rhododendron Court. The fire affected a total of four residences, causing…

Police Blotter

Murder Suspect At Large in Glen Burnie Double Shooting

In the early morning of August 25, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at the 7800 block of Bruton Court in Glen Burnie. Upon arrival, two adult males were…

Former NJEA Boss Dead at 72

Barbara Keshishian, former president of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), passed away on Aug. 19. Keshishian held various leadership roles within the NJEA from 2001 to 2013, including president from 2009…

New Jersey News·School and Education News

Porch Pirates Make Off with Nike Air Force Ones

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a package theft that occurred on Friday, August 4. The…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

North Tonawanda Promotes Veteran Cop to Detective

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – In a ceremony held yesterday, Yanni Malamas was promoted to the rank of Detective within the North Tonawanda Police Department by Chief Glass. The photo from the event…

Community News·New York News

Man Killed in Industrial Accident in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police responded to a concrete company in the Lakewood Industrial Park early Friday morning. In addition to the Lakewood Police Department, emergency service personnel were called to the incident…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Summer Sangria Contest: A Tasty Challenge at Valenzano Family Winery SHAMONG, NJ – Valenzano Family Winery is inviting wine and sangria enthusiasts to participate in the Summer Sangria Contest, taking place on…

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