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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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Two Ejected From Vehicle In Route 295 Crash In Mount Laurel: NJSP Two Ejected From Vehicle In Route 295 Crash In Mount Laurel: NJSP Two Ejected From Vehicle In Route 295 Crash In Mount Laurel: NJSP
Two Ejected From Vehicle In Route 295 Crash In Mount Laurel: Njsp Two people were hospitalized after they were ejected from a vehicle on Route 295 in Burlington County Monday morning, May 4, authorities said. At 12:32 a.m., troopers responded to Route 295 north in Mont Laurel Township after a vehicle driven by a 27-year-old Westampton man lost control, struck a guardrail and overturned, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State police said. The driver and a passenger, a 27-year-old Westampton woman were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries, Brennan said. They were transported to an area hospital, Brennan said. The c…

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Lakewood, NJ
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2 Arrested After Fleeing From Police: Lakewood PD 2 Arrested After Fleeing From Police: Lakewood PD 2 Arrested After Fleeing From Police: Lakewood PD
2 Arrested After Fleeing From Police: Lakewood PD Two people were arrested and charged after they fled police following a traffic stop, authorities announced Monday, May 4. At 10:55 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Cedarbridge Avenue after observing several motor vehicle violations, Lakewood police said. As the officer initiated the stop, the vehicle initially slowed before fleeing, prompting a brief pursuit that was quickly terminated for safety reasons, police said. The vehicle came to a stop a short distance away, at which point two occupants exited and fled into a nearby wooded area, police said. Officers…

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Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Newly Minted Millionaire!! Powerball Ticket Sold In Riverdale Hits Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire!! Powerball Ticket Sold In Riverdale Hits Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire!! Powerball Ticket Sold In Riverdale Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire!! Powerball Ticket Sold In Riverdale Hits Jackpot Fourteen New Jersey residents won at least $1 million playing Powerball last week. The tickets matched all five numbers in the Powerball drawing held on Wednesday, April 29, winning $1 million. Tickets purchased with the Power Play Prize won $2 million. The $2 million Powerball tickets were sold at Beach Tobacco Cigar & Convenience in Brigantine, Convenience Food Stop in Rivervale, Walmart in Somerdale, and Primo Deli and Grocery in Union City. The $1 million were sold at Hasbrouck Heights Exxon in Hasbrouck Heights, 7-Eleven in Teaneck, Clark's Liquors in Millville, AJ Seabra Sup…

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Jersey City, NJ
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Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested In Jersey City: Police Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested In Jersey City: Police Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested In Jersey City: Police
Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested In Jersey City: Police A 47-year-old man was stabbed to death in Jersey City on Sunday, May 3, authorities said. At 12:35 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a stabbing on Dwight Street near Bergen Avenue and found Kareem Mack with multiple stab sounds, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Mack was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was soon pronounced dead, Mello said. Kyshawn Foster was identified as the suspect and taken into custody in Hoboken, Mello said. He is charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses, Mello said;.

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Middlesex, NJ
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Numerous Dirt Bikes, ATVs Drive Recklessly On Route 28: Middlesex Borough Police Numerous Dirt Bikes, ATVs Drive Recklessly On Route 28: Middlesex Borough Police Numerous Dirt Bikes, ATVs Drive Recklessly On Route 28: Middlesex Borough Police
Numerous Dirt Bikes, ATVs Drive Recklessly On Route 28: Middlesex Borough Police A group of dirt bikes and ATVs performed stunts on Route 28 in Middlesex Borough on Saturday, May 2, authorities said. At 6 p..m, the dirt bikes and ATVs were seen riding erratically and refusing to comply with officers' lawful orders to stop, Middlesex Borough police said. Later that evening, a separate group of bicyclists engaged in similar behavior along Route 28, within the Middlesex Shopping Center, and on the grounds of Von E. Mauger Middle School, police said. "This behavior is not only illegal, it puts lives at risk — including those of innocent residents, pedestrians, and the …

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Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Out Of Control House Party Under Investigation: Berkeley Heights PD Out Of Control House Party Under Investigation: Berkeley Heights PD Out Of Control House Party Under Investigation: Berkeley Heights PD
Out Of Control House Party Under Investigation: Berkeley Heights PD A Saturday house party that got out of hand in Berkeley Heights is now being investigated, authorities announced. The house party on the 500 block of Plainfield Avenue resulted in numerous disorderly incidents involving juveniles in the area, Berkeley Heights police said. Upon arrival, officers addressed several incidents involving juveniles and worked to restore order and to ensure the safety of the surrounding neighborhood, police said. Police did not say what the specific incidents were. Anyone with information related to this matter is urged to contact Detective Anthony  Triguero …

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Mount Olive, NJ
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Motorcyclist Fled From Cops: Mount Olive PD Motorcyclist Fled From Cops: Mount Olive PD Motorcyclist Fled From Cops: Mount Olive PD
Motorcyclist Fled From Cops: Mount Olive PD A 31-year-old Chester motorcyclist was arrested and charged after he fled from police on a motorcycle in Mount Olive, authorities announced. On Monday, April 27 at 12:24 p.m., officers observed a motorcycle speeding down Wolfe Road, Mount Olive police. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop of the motorcycle, but the driver, Brian Krumm, passed stopped vehicles at the intersection of Wolfe Road and Flanders Drakestown Road and proceeded down Flanders Drakestown Road at a high rate of speed, police said. In lieu of a motor vehicle pursuit, Chester Police were notified a…

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Jackson, NJ
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2 Children, 1 Adult Struck By Car: Jackson Twp PD 2 Children, 1 Adult Struck By Car: Jackson Twp PD 2 Children, 1 Adult Struck By Car: Jackson Twp PD
2 Children, 1 Adult Struck By Car: Jackson Twp PD Three people were struck by a vehicle in Jackson Township Friday, May 1, authorities said. At 8:50 p.m., officers responded to Manhattan Street near Beam Avenue after and found one adult and two juveniles struck by a 2004 Volvo Sedan while attempting to cross the street, Jackson Township police said. All 3 were transported to a nearby hospital for their injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation, Jackson Township police said.

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor
Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Raritan Twp Police Station: Prosecutor A firearm was accidentally discharged at Raritan Township police headquarters on Friday, May 1, authorities said. The gun at the conclusion of a firearm training session, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. A single bullet was discharged but no one was struck, authorities said.  One officer was injured from the slide of the handgun when the gun discharged, authorities said. The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Linden, NJ
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Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities
Plane Crashes In Linden: Authorities A plane crashed in Linden on Saturday, May 2, authorities said. At 3:35 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to Linden Airport at 1101 W. Edgar Rd. after a Cesna 172S Skyhawk veered off the runway during takeoff, Linden police said. The pilot was treated on scene and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The pilot was the only person on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA is investigating.

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