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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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Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering NJ Vet: Camden County Prosecutor Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering NJ Vet: Camden County Prosecutor
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering NJ Vet: Camden County Prosecutor A 28-year-old Portland, Oregon man pleaded guilty to murdering a popular veterinarian in Cherry Hill, authorities announced Wednesday, June 10. Cristian Custodio-Aquino pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of Dr. Michael Anthony and is expected to be sentenced to 30 years in prison per the terms of a plea agreement, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller said. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:09 a.m., Cherry Hill police responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road and found Dr. Michael Anthony, a veterinarian with a pr…

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Support Swells After 11-Year-Old Chatham Boy Dies Support Swells After 11-Year-Old Chatham Boy Dies
Support Swells After 11-Year-Old Chatham Boy Dies Callum McGookin, an 11-year-old Chatham Township boy died suddenly, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a foundation in his memory. The fundraiser said McGookin died in an accident, though details have not been made available. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office said they were not handling the investigation. "Callum was known for his kindness, his love of adventure, and the joy he brought to everyone around him," Chatham Friends, which organized the fundraiser said. "His loss is deeply felt by all who knew him, and the community is coming together to support his family during th…

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Cocaine, Mushrooms Gets NJ Man Arrested: Cape May County Prosecutor Cocaine, Mushrooms Gets NJ Man Arrested: Cape May County Prosecutor
Cocaine, Mushrooms Gets NJ Man Arrested: Cape May County Prosecutor A 31-year-old Cape May County resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 10, with distributing drugs throughout the county, authorities announced. A search warrant was executed at Hector Melendez's residence in Villas, leading to the seizure of over ½ ounce of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and a large sum of cash, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman said. Melendez was charged with distribution of CDS, pos…

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Dad Killed In Route 295 Crash, 27 Dad Killed In Route 295 Crash, 27
Dad Killed In Route 295 Crash, 27 Carlos Steven Romero-Guzman, a 27-year-old Westville man and father of three, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 295 in West Deptford on Monday, June 1. A graduate of Gateway Regional High School in 2017, Romero-Guzman loved the outdoors, including going hiking and riding his motorcycle, according to his obituary from the McCann-Healey Funeral Home website. "Steven's family and friends will forever remember him for his dark sense of humor, giving nature and always being there to help anyone in need," his obituary reads. At 12:46 p.m., troopers responded to Route 295 south after a Ca…

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Man Airlifted After Burned In Fire In Warren County: Police Man Airlifted After Burned In Fire In Warren County: Police
Man Airlifted After Burned In Fire In Warren County: Police A 42-year-old Washington Borough man was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining burn injuries in a fire on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 1:36 p.m. officers responded to 45 E. Washington Ave. for a report of a man whose clothing was on fire due to a blaze inside the structure, Washington Township police said. The man had been inside the apartment when the fire began and sustained burn injuries, police said. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel before being airlifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment, police said. Firefighters worked to bring the …

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7 People Shot In Trenton Mass Shooting: Reports 7 People Shot In Trenton Mass Shooting: Reports
7 People Shot In Trenton Mass Shooting: Reports Seven people were shot in Trenton late Tuesday night, June 10, authorities said. At 10:30 p.m., officers police responded to Centre and Furman streets near Route 1 after receiving numerous ShotSpotter detections, and found several people with gunshot wounds, Trenton police said. Two teenagers, one boy and one girl, are among the victims, a 20-year-old, 24-year-old, 29-year-old, 30-year-old and a 36-year-old, police said.. All were transported to a nearby hospital, police said. Six victims are in stable condition, while one is in critical but stable condition, police said. Police foun…

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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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