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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Lindenwold-Clementon, NJ
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Person Struck, Killed By Train In Lindenwold: NJTransit Person Struck, Killed By Train In Lindenwold: NJTransit Person Struck, Killed By Train In Lindenwold: NJTransit
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Lindenwold: NJTransit A person was struck and killed by train in Lindenwold Tuesday, Sept. 8, authorities said. At 11:07 a.m., NJ TRANSIT train No. 4620 on the Atlantic City Line struck and fatally injured a person, who was not identified,  in the vicinity of the Pinelawn Avenue crossing in Lindenwold, NJ Transit said. The train had departed Atlantic City at 10:12 a.m., and was due to arrive at Philadelphia's 30th St. Station at 11:52 a.m., NJ Transit said. There were no reported injuries to the crew or the 120 customers on board. Atlantic City Rail service is suspended in both directions between …

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Speeding DWI Driver Pleads Guilty To Crash That Killed South Jersey College Student: Prosecutor Speeding DWI Driver Pleads Guilty To Crash That Killed South Jersey College Student: Prosecutor Speeding DWI Driver Pleads Guilty To Crash That Killed South Jersey College Student: Prosecutor
Speeding DWI Driver Pleads Guilty To Crash That Killed South Jersey College Student: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Mays Landing woman pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the crash that killed a 22-year-old woman, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 8. Alexia Glass pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, aggravated assault, joyriding, criminal mischief and DUI and faces a 15-year-prison sentence per the terms of a plea agreement, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Thursday, March 28, Glass was operating her vehicle at excessive speed and under the influence when she crashed into Yolanda Pacheco’s car, authorities said. The Mount Holly resident was killed whil…

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Mount Olive, NJ
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DWI Driver Resisted Arrest On Route 46: Mount Olive PD DWI Driver Resisted Arrest On Route 46: Mount Olive PD DWI Driver Resisted Arrest On Route 46: Mount Olive PD
DWI Driver Resisted Arrest On Route 46: Mount Olive PD A 49-year-old Morristown woman was arrested and charged with DWI and resisting arrest in Budd Lake, authorities announced. At 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, officers observed a silver Honda speeding east on Route 46, Mount Olive said. The car was stopped near TG's Barber Shop and the driver, Sintialey Naklicki had the odor of alchol on their breath and appeared to be impaired, police said. When officers attempted to place Naklicki under arrest she resisted being handcuffed and placed in the back of the police vehicle, police said. After a brief struggle, Naklicki was successfull…

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Washington Township, NJ
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2 Arrested For Driving Drunk With Kids In Car: Washington Twp PD 2 Arrested For Driving Drunk With Kids In Car: Washington Twp PD 2 Arrested For Driving Drunk With Kids In Car: Washington Twp PD
2 Arrested For Driving Drunk With Kids In Car: Washington Twp PD Two people were arrested Labor Day weekend for driving drunk with children in the car in Washington Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 8. A Newark, Delaware woman was arrested for DWI following a motor vehicle stop on the Black Horse Pike near Wawa at 4231 Black Horse Pike, Washington Township police said.. Her three children, ages 11, 8 and 2, were passengers in the vehicle and were turned over to a family member at the scene, police said. She had a BAC of .12% and was charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, police said. The woman was not identified by …

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Atlantic City, NJ
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AC Man Admits to Headbutting Cop: Prosecutor AC Man Admits to Headbutting Cop: Prosecutor AC Man Admits to Headbutting Cop: Prosecutor
AC Man Admits to Headbutting Cop: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to headbutting a police officer, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 8. Nashid Seymore pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he faces a year in prison, authorities said. On Monday, Jan. 5, officers responded to Indiana and Atlantic Avenues and found Seymore brandishing a knife during an altercation, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 13, Seymore headbutted a cop several times while being taken into custody …

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Denville, NJ
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Reckless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Reckless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Reckless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD
Reckless Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD A 53-year-old Budd Lake resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville Friday, Sept. 4, authorities said. At 12:11 p.m., officers responded to Pocono Road for a crash, Denville police said.  One of the drivers, Jamie Aumick displayed signs of impairment and was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and careless driving, police said. .

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Readington Township, NJ
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Nude E-Bike Rider At Large In Readington Township: Police Nude E-Bike Rider At Large In Readington Township: Police Nude E-Bike Rider At Large In Readington Township: Police
Nude E-Bike Rider At Large In Readington Township: Police For several years, a man in Readington Township has enjoyed riding his bike au naturale.  "We have received sporadic reports of the same gentleman enjoying our township trails aboard an electric bicycle while wearing… considerably less safety equipment than we would recommend," Readington Township police said. Police are attempting to identify the "free-spirited" cyclist. Officers reminded residents that when riding a bike, helmets are strongly encouraged, along with pants.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Readington Township Police.

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Upper Township, NJ
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Motorcyclist Killed In Route 9 Upper Twp Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed In Route 9 Upper Twp Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed In Route 9 Upper Twp Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 9 Upper Twp Crash: Njsp An Ocean View motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Cape May County, authorities announced. At 3:56 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 3, troopers responded to a crash on Route 9 south in Upper Township after a Honda motorcycle, driven by Ralph Watson, struck the driver's side of the Jeep, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State police said. Watson and a passenger sustained serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. Watson died the next day, Lebron said. The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebr…

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Wildwood, NJ
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Traffic Stop Leads To PA Trio Busted For Numerous Firearms: Wildwood PD Traffic Stop Leads To PA Trio Busted For Numerous Firearms: Wildwood PD Traffic Stop Leads To PA Trio Busted For Numerous Firearms: Wildwood PD
Traffic Stop Leads To PA Trio Busted For Numerous Firearms: Wildwood PD Three Pennsylvania residents were arrested and charged after numerous firearms were discovered during a traffic stop in Wildwood on Saturday, Sept. 5, authorities said. Officers observed a maroon Chrysler traveling eastbound on Rio Grande Avenue, while committing several motor vehicle violations, Wildwood police said. Officers also observed that a portion of the vehicle's Pennsylvania registration plate had been covered with black tape, police said. During a traffic stop, officers observed a black loaded .45 caliber Glock handgun, equipped with a switch inside a cross-body bag tha…

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Hopewell-Pennington, NJ
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Person Barricaded In Hopewell Twp: Police Person Barricaded In Hopewell Twp: Police Person Barricaded In Hopewell Twp: Police
Person Barricaded In Hopewell Twp: Police A person barricaded himself inside a home in Hopewell Township Sunday morning, Sept. 6, authorities said. At 9:29 a.m., officers responded to home in Timmak Lake for a person who had barricaded themselves inside a room in the residence and refused to come out, Hopewell Township police said. The person, who was not identified by police was charged with terrorist threats and harassment and a warrant was issued for their arrest, officers said. Officers made several attempts to communicate with the individual and resolve the situation peacefully, police said. Due to the individual remaini…

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