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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Camden, NJ
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Camden Man Forced Women Into Prostitution: NJ AG Camden Man Forced Women Into Prostitution: NJ AG
Camden Man Forced Women Into Prostitution: NJ AG Four men are charging numerous charges for forcing two women into prostitution, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 7. Keith Woodson, a 40-year-old Camden resident, Lee Byrd, a 62-year-old Philadelphia resident, Raymond Cooper, a 48-year-old Sicklerville resident and Andre Lindsey, a 41-year-old Woodlynne resident are charge with racketeering; conspiracy to commit human trafficking; promoting organized street crime; human trafficking by threat of harm; human trafficking by drug facilitation; conspiracy to promote prostitution; conspiracy to commit financial facilitation of criminal activ…

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Millville, NJ
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Man Shot, Killed By Millville Police: AG Man Shot, Killed By Millville Police: AG
Man Shot, Killed By Millville Police: AG A man was shot and killed by police in Millville on Thursday, Aug. 6, authorities said. The shooting occurred at a residence, the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability said. The identity of the man shot, and the name of the officer involved have not been released. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2) requires the Attorney General’s Office to conduct investigations of a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody…

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Mount Olive, NJ
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3 Michigan Residents Stole PS5 From Walmart: Mt Olive PD 3 Michigan Residents Stole PS5 From Walmart: Mt Olive PD
3 Michigan Residents Stole PS5 From Walmart: Mt Olive PD Three people from the Detroit area were arrested and charged with stealing a PlayStation 5 from Walmart in South Flanders, authorities said. At 1:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, officers responded to Walmart at 40 International Dr. after Walmart Loss Prevention reported a man inside the store who was involved in a shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Mansfield, Mount Olive police said. Prior to police's arrival, the man exited the store and entered a black Mitsubishi and drove to the back of the store, police said. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver was identified as JM, a 17-year-old…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Dirtbike Rider Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Bridgeton PD Dirtbike Rider Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Bridgeton PD
Dirtbike Rider Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Bridgeton PD A 25-year-old Bridgeton man was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 6 At 9:35 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1, officers responded to W. Broad Street and Lawrence Street after Benjemin Finlaw Jr. was operating an E-Ride electric dirtbike when he entered the roadway and was struck by a vehicle, Bridgeton police said. Finlaw was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The striking vehicle remained on scene, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

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Gloucester Township, NJ
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Gloucester Twp Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor Gloucester Twp Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor
Gloucester Twp Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 26-year-old track coach at Timber Creek High School was arrested and charge with having sex with a student, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 6. An investigation into Joel Deanley was launched after a student reported she had a sexual relationship with him, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse said. The relationship occurred between this summer, authorities said. Deanley worked as an aide at Timber Creek High School and served as the head coach for boys/girls winter track as well as an assistant coach for footb…

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Camden, NJ
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Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father
Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father Edgar Velascio-Hernandez was shot and killed in Camden Friday, July 31, leaving behind his wife and children, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. "Edgar was a loving husband, a devoted father, a beloved son, and a dear friend to many," Maritssa Balderas, who organized the fundraiser said. "He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and give them the best life possible. His passing has left an irreplaceable void and has forever changed the lives of those who loved him most." At 9:50 p.m., Camden police responded to the 100 block of North 24th Street and found …

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Mullica Hill-Harrison, NJ
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Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In Harrison Swimming Pool Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In Harrison Swimming Pool
Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In Harrison Swimming Pool Mohamed Coulibaly, a Philadelphia resident, who was accused of running a scheme that scammed former NFL players was found dead in a South Jersey swimming pool, ABC 6 reported. Coulibaly, 24, was found dead Friday, July 31 in the swimming pool of a home in Harrison Township in Gloucester County after police were conducting a welfare check, according to ABC6. His death comes after a story in Barron's detailed how he got NFL players to invest in businesses that were purported to be successful, only to never receive any money, with Coulibaly always having different excuses for why he wasn't pay…

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Madison, NJ
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Man At Large After Using Stolen Debit Card At Madison ATM: NJSP Man At Large After Using Stolen Debit Card At Madison ATM: NJSP
Man At Large After Using Stolen Debit Card At Madison ATM: Njsp A man is at large after he used stolen debit card information at a bank in Morris County, authorities said. At 2:13 p.m. on Monday, May 25, the man entered the Bank of America branch in Madison and used the ATM to make unauthorized cash withdrawals using the stolen debit card information before leaving the area, New Jersey State Police said. Anyone with information that may help identify the subject is asked to contact the NJSP Cyber Crimes Unit at 609-584-5051, ext. 5664.

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Atlantic City, NJ
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$151K Jackpot Won At Atlantic City Casino Slot Machine $151K Jackpot Won At Atlantic City Casino Slot Machine
$151K Jackpot Won At Atlantic City Casino Slot Machine A Sewell resident had a magical Monday at Hard Rock Atlantic City. A $15 bet turned into a $151,720 jackpot on the Lock It Link Huff N' Puff slot machine on Monday, Aug. 3, the casino said.  "Now THAT’S how you start the week," the casino said on Facebook.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Egg Harbor Twp Man Busted In Predator Sting Learns Fate: Prosecutor Egg Harbor Twp Man Busted In Predator Sting Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Egg Harbor Twp Man Busted In Predator Sting Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 50-year-old Egg Harbor Township man caught on camera in an online predator sting is headed to prison, authorities announced. Edward Roselle was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to create child sexual abuse material, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Last August, Egg Harbor Township received information from Predator Poachers, about Roselle communicating with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl on social media, authorities said. During the chat, he requested she create and send him sexual images of herself, authorities said. 🚨Currentl…

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