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Sam Barron

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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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Police & Fire
Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash
Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash Julie Raymond is in the fight for her life and the community is coming together to help. The 42-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was critically injured after her motorcycle collided with a hummer on Monday, June 1. "While we remain hopeful and faithful, the road ahead will be long and challenging," her niece Shannon Raymond wrote on a GoFundMe fundraiser. "Right now, our focus is on surrounding her with love, support, and prayers as she fights through this difficult journey." At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Tilton Road and the Black Horse pike after a Hummer exiting the Harbor Squ…

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Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors
Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors A juvenile male was shot and killed in Elizabeth Friday, June 5, authorities said. At 10:15 p.m., Elizabeth police responded to Florida Street and found the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. The identity and age of the boy were not provided. The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.

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NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor A 37-year-old Barnegat man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing his parents to death, authorities announced Friday, June 5. Michael Mulgrew previously pleaded guilty to murdering Eugene Mulgrew, 71 and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 11 a.m., Barnegat Township police responded to Lincoln Avenue and noticed Michael walking away from the residence, Billhimer said. Officers then noticed red staining on the front door of the residence and upon entry, found blood in various areas of the home, Billhimer said. As they en…

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Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: NJSP Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: NJSP
Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: Njsp A 31-year-old Phillipsburg man was hospitalized after he struck a bear on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Saturday, June 7, authorities said. At 11:21 p.m., troopers responded to Route 78 West in Clinton Township after a bear entered the roadway and was struck Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling west, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The motorcycle overturned and ejected the driver, Postorino said. The driver was  transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Armed Andover Motorcyclist Apprehended: Denville PD Armed Andover Motorcyclist Apprehended: Denville PD
Armed Andover Motorcyclist Apprehended: Denville PD A 40-year-old armed Andover motorcyclist was arrested in Denville on Wednesday, June 3, authorities said. At 5 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 46 after two motorcycles committed multiple violations, Denville police said. An investigation determined one of the motorcyclists, Kevin Fornarucci was armed with a weapon, police said. Police did not say what the weapon was. Officers also determined that he was operating the motorcycle without a valid driver’s license and had committed an unsafe lane change violation, police said,. Fornarucci was placed under arrest and char…

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Wrong Way DWI Driver Arrested In Hanover Twp: Police Wrong Way DWI Driver Arrested In Hanover Twp: Police
Wrong Way DWI Driver Arrested In Hanover Twp: Police A 28-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Hanover Township, authorities announced Saturday, June 6. At 2:28 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, officers noticed a stopped vehicle facing south in the northbound lane of North Jefferson Road, Hanover Township police said. Officers detected the odor of alcohol on the driver, Jorge Vasquez-Lopez and he was arrested for DWI following standardized field sobriety tests, police said. Lopez was charged with DWI and other traffic offenses, police said.

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$190K Theft: NJ Man Busted En Route To Denmark Over Canceled Painting, Prosecutor Says $190K Theft: NJ Man Busted En Route To Denmark Over Canceled Painting, Prosecutor Says
$190K Theft: NJ Man Busted En Route To Denmark Over Canceled Painting, Prosecutor Says A 38-year-old Willingboro man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport on theft charges over a canceled painting, authorities announced Friday, June 5. Andrew Foster was arrested on Thursday, May 28, before he could board a flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. An investigation into Foster began after prosecutors were contacted by an attorney representing an art buyer who claimed his client was the victim of theft that occurred after a negotiated artwork transaction was terminated, Bradshaw said. Foster's company, Genesis 8 Holdi…

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Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police
Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police A 37-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson after he intentionally set fire to a home, police announced Friday, June 5, authorities said. On Saturday, May 16, at 7:33 a.m., police and firefighters responded to 756 Pennington Ave. for a house fire and were directed to an assault victim, Trenton police said. The assault victim had been the occupant of the residence on fire, police said. Fire personnel evacuated all residents, and no injuries were reported, police said An investigation determined Karon Oliver had forced his way into the residence arm…

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Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police
Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police A dog was killed in a fire in Egg Harbor Township Thursday, June 4, authorities said. At 2:31 p.m., officers responded to the home at 102 Millstone Court and observed flames and smoke coming from the roof, Egg Harbor Township police said. While the homeowners were able to evacuate, the dog, Rocky, was unable to be rescued before the flames became too intense, police said. Multiple fire departments assisted with fighting the blaze, which was extinguished after an hour, police said. A GoFundMe has been set up for the Palankers to assist them with getting back on their feet.  The cause …

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Vehicle Theft Busted At Light Rail Station At Gunpoint In Camden: NJ Transit Police Vehicle Theft Busted At Light Rail Station At Gunpoint In Camden: NJ Transit Police
Vehicle Theft Busted At Light Rail Station At Gunpoint In Camden: NJ Transit Police A man was arrested after they stole a vehicle at a light rail station in Camden, authorities announced this week. On Thursday, May 14, officers responded to the South Jersey Light Rail Riverline Facility in Camden after a man trespassed onto the property, entered an unlock vehicle and stole the vehicle with the fob keys, which remained in the ignition, New Jersey Transit PBA Local 304 said. Officers were able to quickly track the vehicle due to GPS location, police said. The vehicle was processed by detectives and towed back to the facility, police said. A police officer observed…

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