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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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Philly Man Fled From Cops, Hid Cocaine In His Groin Area: Atlantic County Prosecutor Philly Man Fled From Cops, Hid Cocaine In His Groin Area: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Philly Man Fled From Cops, Hid Cocaine In His Groin Area: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 22-year-old Philadelphia man admitted to fleeing from police while also possessing drugs in Atlantic County, authorities announced Friday, June 12. Justice Castro pleaded guilty to eluding, possession with intent to distribute CDS and resisting arrest, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he is expected to be sentenced to three years in prison, authorities said. On Thursday, July 3, Atlantic City police observed an assault in process, authorities said. They approached Castro and a woman, but Castro immediately ran from police, authorities said. …

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EHT Man Charged In Wrong Way Crash That Killed 87-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor EHT Man Charged In Wrong Way Crash That Killed 87-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor
EHT Man Charged In Wrong Way Crash That Killed 87-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was indicted on reckless vehicular homicide charges after a crash that killed an 87-year-old woman, authorities announced Friday, June 12. On Saturday, July 26, Eileen Kusnirik, an Egg Harbor Township woman, was struck head-on as she traveled on Ocean Heights Avenue in Mays Landing, after a vehicle driven by Jahin Alam entered the opposite direction of traffic prior to the crash, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Kusnirik was transported to a nearby hospital but died several days later, authorities said. The crash was investigated by the Ham…

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Trenton Man Who Ran Over Cop With ATV Arrested, Had Defaced Guns: Ewing PD Trenton Man Who Ran Over Cop With ATV Arrested, Had Defaced Guns: Ewing PD
Trenton Man Who Ran Over Cop With ATV Arrested, Had Defaced Guns: Ewing PD A 45-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged with running over a police officer while riding an ATV, authorities announced Thursday, June 11. Desean Clark was charged with aggravated assault on police, obstructing the administration of law, eluding with a vehicle causing a risk to others, assault by auto, disorderly conduct and multiple motor vehicle offenses, Ewing police said. The FBI assisted in apprehension. At 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 31, officers received numerous calls about an ATV riding recklessly throughout Ewing, police said. A police officer located a man attempted to fue…

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Queens Man Scammed Senior Citizen: Berkeley Twp PD Queens Man Scammed Senior Citizen: Berkeley Twp PD
Queens Man Scammed Senior Citizen: Berkeley Twp PD A 54-year-old Queens man was arrested and charged after he repeatedly scammed a senior citizen out of large sums of money in Berkeley Township, authorities announced Thursday, June 11. The woman said while she was on her computer,  she had a Microsoft error message “pop-up” take over her screen with a phone number to contact, Berkeley Township police said.. Upon contacting the fraudulent number, a male claiming to be from Microsoft advised the victim her bank accounts have been compromised, police said. Over the next several weeks, the victim was tricked into believing the scam ac…

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Motorcyclist Injured In Crash: Eatontown PD Motorcyclist Injured In Crash: Eatontown PD
Motorcyclist Injured In Crash: Eatontown PD A 79-year-old motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Eatontown, Thursday morning, June 11, authorities said. At 9:23 a.m., officers responded to crash between a motorcycle and a delivery box truck on Wyckoff Road near Brookwood Drive, Eatontown police said The motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, but is currently in stable condition, police said.  The Eatontown Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau is currently handling the investigation, police said. The driver of the box truck was not injured in the crash, police said.

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12-Year-Old Girl Missing: Franklin Twp PD 12-Year-Old Girl Missing: Franklin Twp PD
12-Year-Old Girl Missing: Franklin Twp PD A 12-year-old is missing in Franklin Township, authorities announced Thursday, June 11. Zoe DeLarge, a Malaga resident was last seen in the area of Malaga Villa Apartments Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m., Franklin Township police said. She is 5’3" and 130 lbs. with a birthmark on her right cheek, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Franklin Township Police Department at 856-694-1414. 

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Philly Man Learns Fate For Deadly Stabbing: Atlantic County Prosecutor Philly Man Learns Fate For Deadly Stabbing: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Philly Man Learns Fate For Deadly Stabbing: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 36-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in Atlantic County, authorities announced Wednesday, June 10, authorities said. On Sunday, June 5, 2022, a deceased man, identified as D.H. was found dead in Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Video obtained by investigators showed George Harrell leaning over the victim and reach toward him, and then D.H. is seen slumping over, authorities said. Harrell then walks away from the stabbing to a parked school bus, authorities said. Har…

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Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD
Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD A two-alarm house fire in Morris County sent plumes of smoke into the sky on Wednesday, June 10, authorities said. At 1:20 p.m., an officer reported heavy smoke on White Meadow Road in White Meadow Lake, as first responders began receiving 911 calls reporting a blaze, White Meadow Lake Fire Company #5 said. Firefighters arrived on scene and confirmed heavy fire conditions in the back of the residence, prompting a second alarm to be tolled, requesting additional units to the scene, fire officials said. An aggressive fire attack was launched and the blaze was eventually brought under co…

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$451K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Browns Mills Bar Wins Big $451K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Browns Mills Bar Wins Big
$451K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Browns Mills Bar Wins Big It was a wonderful Wednesday for a lottery player in Burlington County. A ticket sold in Browns Mills matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, June 10, winning $451,010.  The ticket was sold at Country Lakes Pub and Grill at 558 Lakehurst Rd.  The winning numbers were 01, 06, 14, 40 and 41. The Bullseye was 14 and the XTRA was 03. 

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Newark Man Robbed Mom Pushing Infant In Stroller: Summit PD Newark Man Robbed Mom Pushing Infant In Stroller: Summit PD
Newark Man Robbed Mom Pushing Infant In Stroller: Summit PD A 55-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after he robbed a woman pushing a stroller in Summit on Wednesday, June 10, authorities said. At 9 a.m., a mother was pushing an infant in a stroller on Park Avenue near John Street when she was approached from behind by an unknown man, later identified as Darell Mitchell, Summit police said. Mitchell then moved in front of the woman and the stroller before forcibly attempting to take her phone, police said. After a brief struggle, Mitchell gained possession of her phone and also took her sunglasses before fleeing the area in a dark colored …

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