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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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Serial Atlantic City Arsonist Set 3rd Fire In 11 Months: Prosecutor Serial Atlantic City Arsonist Set 3rd Fire In 11 Months: Prosecutor
Serial Atlantic City Arsonist Set 3rd Fire In 11 Months: Prosecutor A 57-year-old convicted arsonist was ordered detained after another arson in Atlantic City, authorities announced Wednesday, June 10. On Monday, June 1, Atlantic City police responded to reports George Jones, a Halfmoon resident, had set several fires at and within the city's Korean War Memorial, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Officers located Jones standing over one fire and located another nearby, authorities said. This is the third fire Jones has set in Atlantic City in less than a year, authorities said. On Saturday, May 17, Atlantic City police responded to the Army Nat…

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Suboxone, Adderall Get Manahawkin Woman Arrested: Stafford PD Suboxone, Adderall Get Manahawkin Woman Arrested: Stafford PD
Suboxone, Adderall Get Manahawkin Woman Arrested: Stafford PD A 42-year-old Manahawkin woman was arrested and charged with distributing drugs, Stafford police announced Tuesday, June 9. At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, the drug enforcement unit arrested Bonnie Greenbaum following an investigation that included a search warrant, Stafford police said. The search warrant led to the seizure of suboxone, Adderall pills and cash, police said. Greenbaum was charged with three counts of distribution of Adderall, distribution of Suboxone, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Adderall, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Suboxone,…

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DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD
DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD A 61-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and drug possession in Lakewood, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. On Saturday, June 6, officers conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver, Robert Gadson, was impaired and placed him under arrest, Lakewood police said.  A search conducted as part of the investigation resulted in the seizure of marijuana, cash, and items commonly associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances, police said. Gadson was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, …

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Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD
Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD A two-alarm fire at a condominium complex left several units uninhabitable in Hillsborough Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 3:36 p.m., multiple units responded to Victoria Court near Taurus Drive upon reports of a fire and immediately established a first alarm after seeing a plume of smoke in the air, Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1 said. The fire was in multiple units and firefighters worked to knock down the fire as a second alarm was tolled, bringing additional units to the scene, fire officials said.  Crews remained on scene for an extended duration ventilating hi…

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Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD
Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD A 67-year-old Colts Neck man was killed in a five-vehicle crash on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 1:51 p.m., officers responded to Route 34 and Trump National Blvd. for a five-vehicle crash after a Chevrolet pickup truck failed to maintain its lane, crossed the yellow center line and struck four other vehicles, Colts Neck police said. The driver of the pick-up truck, who was not identified by police, sustained severe injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. All other injuries were minor, police said. The crash r…

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NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K
NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K A 24-year-old Lakehurst, NJ man was charged after he was paid to extend a driveway in Manheim Township and never delivered, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. A homeowner told police he contacted an asphalt company on Facebook called "Alpha Concrete, LLC" and met with the owner, Michael Stanley in person to discuss a price quote to repair and extend their driveway, Manheim Township police said. Stanley requested a 50% down payment of $2,250 which the homeowner sent and Stanley cashed in April, police said But after Stanley cashed the check, communication became sporadic and Stanley nev…

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Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD
Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with biting a police officer Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 1:16 a.m., officers attempted to execute an outstanding warrant arrest on Romero Flores-Silva, who is homeless, at Walnut Street and Cedar Street, Bridgeton police said. Flores-Silva fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, police said. Officers located Flores-Silva and attempted to take him into custody, but he physically resisted, pushing one officer and biting another officer, police said. He was eventually apprehended and charged with contempt of court, obstruct…

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Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD
Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD A man wearing a Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts jersey is at large after he stole from a donation box in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. The man stole money from a donation box filled with cash for the Ocean City Humane Society, Ocean City police said. He has a distinctive ring on his right index finger, police said.  Anyone that recognizes him is asked to contact police 609-525-9131. 

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Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Camden man was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 200 block of Morse Street and found Luis J. Bonet with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Bonet was transferred to Cooper University Hospital where he was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, authorities said.

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Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD
Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD A vehicle caught fire in Manchester Township Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 6:39 a.m., officers responded to County Road 539 and McMahon Avenue and found a black 2026 Toyota Camry fully engulfed in flames, Manchester police said.  The driver, a 28-year-old New Brunswick man said he experienced engine failure while traveling southbound on County Road 539 and noticed smoke coming from the front of the car and exited immediately, police said. Officers established a safety perimeter while fire apparatus responded to the scene, police said. County Road 539 was temporarily cl…

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