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…

Lakewood Man Shot at by Teens with BB Gun While Driving Car

LAKEWOOD, NJ – An alarming incident occurred on Saturday night when three juveniles allegedly shot a BB or pellet gun at a driver along Monmouth Avenue. The victim was driving at approximately…

Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Case in NJ

TRENTON, NJ – Patrick Fitchner, 51, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp, Fitchner admitted that…

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18-Year-Old Charged in Deadly Jersey City Shooting

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has revealed that the Homicide Unit has charged 18-year-old Sylis Lopez, of Union City, in connection with the fatal shooting of Rafael Gomez.…

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Newark Police Seek Woman Wanted for Aggravated Assault

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé has announced that an arrest warrant is out for Denise S. Spann, a 37-year-old resident of Garfield. Spann is wanted for an aggravated…

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DWI Checkpoint Scheduled in Roxbury

ROXBURY, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Roxbury Police Department have announced a joint Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint for the weekend of August 25-27. The checkpoint will be held in…

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25-Year-Old Charged with Arson in Manville Borough

MANVILLE, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, in collaboration with Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., confirmed the arrest of Paul Basta, a 25-year-old resident of June Place, Manville.…

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Most New Jerseyans Oppose Teaching Gender Studies in Elementary School

TRENTON, NJ – The issue of teaching about gender identity in New Jersey schools and notifying parents about students’ gender identity requests has ignited a debate among the state’s residents, according to…

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1920s Speakeasy Party for the Blined in Audubon

AUDUBON, NJ – The renowned creators of the Mud Island Lawn Party and the Bootlegger’s Ball are bringing the illustrious speakeasy party, The Blind Tiger, to New Jersey. The event will be…

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Tuesday Night is Movies on the Beach in Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Families and film enthusiasts are invited to Jenkinsons Beach for a special series of Movies on the Beach. The event takes place on the sandy shores at…

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It’s Food Truck Tuesday in Burlington

BURLINGTON, NJ – We’re now well into 2nd season of Pearl Pointe Apartments “Food Trucks and Music Tuesdays,” in collaboration with “Arts Guild NJ” and Hope Fire Company. This year, the popular…

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Fire That Displaced Four Families in Manchester Accidental

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Members of the Manchester Township Police Department and Volunteer Department were called to a Cypress St. residence at approximately 7 am on Sunday following a report of a…

Newark Police Seek Woman for Questioning in Shooting Incident

NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yasmine Bronson, 34, wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that took place on Monday,…

Police Seek Red SUV in Connection to RolloverCrash in Fairlawn

FAIR LAWN, NJ – A rollover crash on the 2600 block of Broadway eastbound resulted in the transport of two victims to a local hospital. Fair Lawn Police Department responded to the…

Missing Person Found Dead at Baldpate Mountain

Pennington, NJ – A person reported missing on Monday, last seen on August 18, was found dead in the area of Baldpate Mountain in Hopewell Township, according to a release from the…

Strongsville Teen Sentenced to Life for Intentional Crash that Killed Two

CLEVELAND, OH – In a ruling that has brought a painful chapter to a close, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced the sentencing of Mackenzie Shirilla, 19, to life in prison…

Brick Mayoral Candidate Announces Parental Rights Bill

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin, and Brick Township mayoral candidate John Catalano, representing District 10 in New Jersey, announced their intention to introduce legislation that will defend…

Jersey City Man Arrested in Drug Raid; Children Found During Search

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Following a weeks-long narcotics investigation, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs Task Force arrested 38-year-old Robert Johnson of Jersey City on Friday, August 18, 2023. Johnson is charged…

North Plainfield Police Seek Suspect in Series of Window Smashings

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is actively investigating a string of window smashings that have targeted vehicles and buildings around town. Surveillance footage captured an individual throwing rocks…

Senator Says AG Should Get Back to Fighting Crime, Not Parents

TRENTON, NJ – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco sharply criticized a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Matt Platkin against three Monmouth County school districts over parental notification policies. In a strong…

Wildwood Crest Police Will Be On the Lookout For Drunk Drivers

WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Police Department will be participating in the National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from August 18th through September 4th. This initiative, supported by…

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