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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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Beloved Former Denville Restaurant Employee, Airman Killed In Motorcycle Crash Beloved Former Denville Restaurant Employee, Airman Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Beloved Former Denville Restaurant Employee, Airman Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old Parsippany native was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Carolina Sunday, June 28, authorities said. Pablo Marcelo Caballero Molina was operating a motorcycle southbound on I-77 in Lexington County at a high rate of speed when he struck a concrete barrier and was ejected, the Lexington County Coroner's Office said. He was not was wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Molina had moved to South Carolina after joining the Air Force, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. He previously worked at Cafe Crevier in Denville, w…

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Police & Fire
Man Peeing Outside Pharmacy In Madison Busted: Authorities Man Peeing Outside Pharmacy In Madison Busted: Authorities
Man Peeing Outside Pharmacy In Madison Busted: Authorities A man was issued a summons after he was spotted reliving himself outside in Madison on Thursday, June 25, authorities said. At 7:45 p.m., Madison police received a call about a man peeing outside Madison Pharmacy at 66 Main St., the Borough of Madison said. The man was not a Madison resident and had arrived via New Jersey Transit, authorities said. He was issued a summons and offered available resources, authorities said. An investigation determined that the individual had been in Madison for less than two hours and departed on public transit shortly after the incident, police said.

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Cocaine Bought With Crypto Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor Cocaine Bought With Crypto Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor
Cocaine Bought With Crypto Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor A father and son in Brick Township were charged with dealing cocaine, authorities announced Monday, June 29, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 16, the county Narcotics Strike Force obtained a package intercepted by the United States Postal Service Postal Inspectors meant for Ryan Weil, 35, that contained 15 grams of cocaine, purchased on the dark web with crypto currency, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Undercover detectives delivered the package to Weil's residence and then executed a search warrant, which led to the seizure, 20 pounds of marijuana, quantities of hero…

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Pleasantville Teen Airlifted After Bike Crash: Police Pleasantville Teen Airlifted After Bike Crash: Police
Pleasantville Teen Airlifted After Bike Crash: Police A 16-year-old Pleasantville teen was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle early Monday morning, June 29, authorities said. At 1:39 a.m., first responders were dispatched to Delilah Road and Atlantic avenue after the teen was struck by a car driven by a 24-year-old Atlantic City man, Pleasantville police said. The teen sustained serious injuries and was transported by medevac helicopter to a nearby hospital treatment, police said.  The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Reckless Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD Reckless Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD
Reckless Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD A 26-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Denville on Sunday, June 28, authorities said. At 12:02 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Openaki Road after observing a vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel, Denville police said. The driver, Carlos Garcia Aguilar, was operating he vehicle with a suspended driver's license and exhibited signs of impairment, police said. Aguilar was placed under arrest following field sobriety tests, police said. He is charged with careless driving, failure to maintain lane, operating under …

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Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash: Prosecutor Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash: Prosecutor
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash: Prosecutor A South River motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bridgewater Township Saturday, June 27, authorities said. At 8:31 p.m., Bridgewater police responded to Route 22 East near Bridge Street after a Nissan sedan entered the motorcycle's lane of travel and collided with the Harley Davidson, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The motorcyclist, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. …

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Obituaries
EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe
EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe Yaseem Williams, a 21-year-old Egg Harbor City resident, was one of two dirt bike riders killed in a crash in Atlantic City on Thursday, June 25. Williams, affectionately called "Munchie" is survived by her 3-year-old daughter Kailana, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family. "Munchie was so deeply loved, and her presence brought joy, laughter, and light to everyone who knew her," Nicole Penson, who organized the fundraiser said. "Watching such an innocent little girl face a loss she cannot yet comprehend has added another layer of heartbreak to an already unimaginable tra…

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Police & Fire
Wrong Way Teen Scooterist Struck By SUV: Margate City PD Wrong Way Teen Scooterist Struck By SUV: Margate City PD
Wrong Way Teen Scooterist Struck By SUV: Margate City PD A 16-year-old was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle in Margate City Saturday, June 27 while riding a scooter the wrong way, authorities said. At 12:30 p.m., officers responded to Adams and Winchester Avenues after the 16-year-old from Atlantic City was traveling the wrong way on Adams Avenue when he entered the intersection with Winchester Avenue and crashed into the side of a Mazda SUV, police said. The 16-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital, police said.

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Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD
Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD A 19-year-old Turnersville resident was arrested and charged with setting multiple vehicles on fire in Washington Township, officers announced Sunday, June 28. At 9:42 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, officers responded to Tara Drive for a report of a vehicle that had been intentionally set on fire, Washington Township police said. Footage from home surveillance cameras showed a man smashing the rear window of a parked vehicle, pouring a flammable liquid inside, and igniting the vehicle, police said. While officers were investigating that incident, a second vehicle fire was reported i…

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Crash Closes Route 47 In Vineland: NJ DOT Crash Closes Route 47 In Vineland: NJ DOT
Crash Closes Route 47 In Vineland: NJ DOT A person was killed after their vehicle became engulfed in flames following a car crash in Vineland on Monday, June 29. At 2:17 a.m., officers responded to Bob Morgan Entertainment at 1554 S. Delsea Drive after a gray 2026 Kia K5 was traveling northbound on S. Delsea Drive when it lost control, struck a curb by the entrance of LaTorre Hardware and drove upon the property before re-entering the roadway, where it  ended up crashing into the building, Vineland police said. Following the crash, the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, police said. The driver, the only occupant of the v…

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