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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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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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Woman Rescued From Water After Running Away From Group Home: Oceanport PD Woman Rescued From Water After Running Away From Group Home: Oceanport PD
Woman Rescued From Water After Running Away From Group Home: Oceanport PD A woman was rescued from a creek after she fled from a special-needs group home in Oceanport on Thursday, June 4, authorities said. Officers responded to Gosselin Avenue after an adult woman left the group home and found her swimming in a creek nearby, Oceanport police said. Officers repeatedly instructed her to exit the water; however, she ignored all verbal commands and continued swimming downstream, police said. Joseph Teresi and Frank Skovran entered the water to try and get her out to no avail, police said. She proceeded to swim through the tunnel underneath the bridge at Oceanpor…

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Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 173: Pattenburg Fire Company Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 173: Pattenburg Fire Company
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 173: Pattenburg Fire Company A tractor trailer overturned in Pattenburg on Thursday, June 4, authorities said. At 12:50 p.m., firefighters responded to Bloomsbury Boro for a tractor trailer on its side at Route 173, Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company said. Once on location, firefighters  found a full load of shelled corn covering both ramps, along with an active diesel fuel leak, fire officials said. Crews quickly contained the fuel on the roadway and secured the shut off valves on the diesel and hydraulic tanks, firefighters said. The Washington Collision Center uprighted the tractor trailer and cleaned the s…

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Convicted Killer Fired Multiple Gunshots At Atlantic City SWAT Team: AG Convicted Killer Fired Multiple Gunshots At Atlantic City SWAT Team: AG
Convicted Killer Fired Multiple Gunshots At Atlantic City SWAT Team: AG Additional details have been released in the police involved shooting that left a 52-year-old Atlantic City man dead. On Tuesday, June 2, the Atlantic City Police Department's SWAT team attempted to execute a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of North Florida Avenue, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said. Officers notice the front door was open, but then it promptly closed, authorities said. Officers announced themselves at the door and then used a mechanical device to breach the door, authorities said. As police opened the door, Donald Gardner, who spent 30 years…

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Millville Man Who Killed Father Of Six Learns Fate: Prosecutor Millville Man Who Killed Father Of Six Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Millville Man Who Killed Father Of Six Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Millville man was sentenced to 45 years in prison after previously being convicted of aggravated manslaughter, authorities announced Thursday, June 4. Ryan Askins was found guilty in the 2022 shooting death of Herbert Lee at the Maplewood Apartment Complex in Bridgeton, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. He was also convicted of multiple weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said. Lee was shot to death on Saturday, July 30 while trying to break up a fight at the apartment complex. He was survived by six children, a fiancée and a sister. Lee’s sister, LeCorsha Hyman…

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Woodstown Man Hunted Across South Jersey For Aunt's Murder Nabbed By US Marshals Woodstown Man Hunted Across South Jersey For Aunt's Murder Nabbed By US Marshals
Woodstown Man Hunted Across South Jersey For Aunt's Murder Nabbed By US Marshals A 27-year-old Woodstown man was apprehended by US Marshals after murdering his aunt, authorities announced Thursday, June 4. On Saturday, May 30, Woodstown police responded to Lee Street for a wellness check and discovered Jacqueline Martin, 59, dead from multiple gunshot wounds, the Salem County Prosecutor's Office said. An investigation determined Leroy Martin, Jr., who lived with his aunt, had been involved in a domestic dispute before the shooting and fled the residence, authorities said. The victim's vehicle was recovered the next day in Camden while Martin Jr. evaded capture by moving…

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Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG
Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG A Princeton man is being sued by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities after he defrauded out of investors out of $2.5 million, authorities said. Xiao Hu, aka Mark Hu, through his companies Skyline) and Thunderbirds offered and sold unregistered, fraudulent securities to at least 15 investors, including at least nine New Jersey residents, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. The investment instruments included stock offerings, funding and sponsorship agreements promising fixed returns, and related investment contracts tied to technology and AI development projects, Davenport s…

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Juvenile Airlifted After E-Bike Crash: Stafford Twp PD Juvenile Airlifted After E-Bike Crash: Stafford Twp PD
Juvenile Airlifted After E-Bike Crash: Stafford Twp PD A juvenile was hospitalized after crashing into a vehicle while riding an e-bike in Stafford on Wednesday, June , authorities said. At 6 p.m. officers responded to Parker Street and Hillard Boulevard after the juvenile was riding an e-bike on the shoulder, traveling against the flow of traffic, Stafford Township police said. As a vehicle was making a right turn onto Hillard Boulevard, the e-bike collided with the passenger side of the car, police said. The juvenile sustained injuries and was transported by medical helicopter to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for evaluation and …

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