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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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Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor
Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor A man was killed and a woman is in critical condition after both were found stabbed in South River Thursday morning, June 18. At 10:01 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance on Kamm Avenue and a woman and unresponsive man with multiple stab wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South River Police Chief Mark Tinitigan said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition, authorities said.  The investigation is active and continuing but there is no threat to the public, authorities said…

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Police & Fire
Brick Man Sold Cocaine That Led To Deadly OD: Prosecutor Brick Man Sold Cocaine That Led To Deadly OD: Prosecutor
Brick Man Sold Cocaine That Led To Deadly OD: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Brick Township man was arrested and charged with selling cocaine that led to a fatal overdose, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. At 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, Brick Township police responded to a residence and found a 27-year-old woman dead from a drug overdose, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.  An investigation determined Roderick Seward had sold the woman cocaine, which caused her death, Billhimer said. Seward is charged with strict liability drug induced death, distribution of cocaine and possession of cocaine, Billhimer said.

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Support Swells After Chatham Man Struck By Falling Tree Support Swells After Chatham Man Struck By Falling Tree
Support Swells After Chatham Man Struck By Falling Tree Nolan Luria, a Chatham resident, is on the long road to recovery after he was struck by a falling tree, according to a GoFundMe set up to support him. On Friday, June 5, Luria was on an annual family friends and camping trip in the Delaware River, he was struck by a falling tree during a storm,  fracturing his right femur in two places, shattering his right heel, and breaking his left ankle. Luria was rushed to intensive care in New York where he has already undergone two surgeries on his femur, with more on the way. His recovery has been a tough road, as he has been fighting off infec…

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Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree murder following a shooting earlier this month, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. Eric Irizarry is charged in the death of Luis Bonet, a 24-year-old Camden resident, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 12:23 a.m., on Tuesday, June 9, Camden County police responded to a ShotSpotter detection and found Bonet in the area of Baird Boulevard and Boyd Street, authorities said. Bonet was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was soon pronounced d…

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Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor
Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor A 19-year-old shot was shot in Winslow Township Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 9:59 p.m., officers responded to Locust Court and found the victim, a 19-year-old man, inside a car that crashed into an unoccupied vehicle, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons said. The man was transported to Cooper University Hospital and reported to be in critical, but stable condition, authorities said.  The investigation is active and ongoing, authorities said.

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2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD 2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD
2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD A two-alarm fire sent plumes of smoke into the sky in Mount Arlington Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 6:15 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Howard Blvd. and found heavy fire and smoke showing, Mount Arlington Fire & Rescue said. A second alarm was immediately tolled, requesting additional units to the scene, firefighters said. Firefighters stretched multiple companies as they worked to extinguish the fire that spread throughout the residence, fire officials said. All occupants were evacuated from the residence, firefighters said. The fire was eventually k…

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DWI Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel: Hackettstown PD DWI Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel: Hackettstown PD
DWI Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel: Hackettstown PD A 41-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17. Officers responded to a welfare check on Saturday, May 16, after receiving a report of a vehicle parked on a residential street with the driver appearing to be asleep, Hackettstown police said. Upon arrival, officers located a man, later identified as Margarito Tambonero Tlapala asleep behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition and an open alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle, police said. During the investigation, officers observed signs of impai…

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Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Buena Vista Twp Crash: Prosecutor Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Buena Vista Twp Crash: Prosecutor
Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Buena Vista Twp Crash: Prosecutor A Vineland man has been indicted on manslaughter charges following a deadly crash in Atlantic County, authorities announced Thursday, June 17. At 3:31 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 14, Alfredo Huertas-Vidal was driving a motor vehicle while impaired in Buena Vista Twp when it left the roadway in on multiple occasions before striking a tree in the woods, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Huertas-Vidal was traveling at 108 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Huertas-Vidal's passenger, Luis Martinez, a 43-year-old Vineland resident was killed in the crash, authorities said.

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Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor
Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Atlantic County man has been indicted following the deadly shooting of Jaylou Marlenne Pineda-Lopez, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. Franklin Junior Felipe De La Paz is facing manslaughter charges, along with being in possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Lopez had emigrated from the Dominican Republic to work…

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Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD
Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD A man is at large after he exposed his genitals in Medford Township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 1:23 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, officers responded to Bob Bende Park amid reports of a man intentionally exposing his genitals in front of girls during an athletic event, Medford Township police said. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect, is asked to contact the Medford Township Police Detectives at 609-654-7375 or via email, [email protected].

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