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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Atlantic City, NJ
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Philly Resident Shot With Gun Stolen By Florida Man: Atlantic City Police Philly Resident Shot With Gun Stolen By Florida Man: Atlantic City Police Philly Resident Shot With Gun Stolen By Florida Man: Atlantic City Police
Philly Resident Shot With Gun Stolen By Florida Man: Atlantic City Police A 43-year-old Gainesville, Florida man was arrested and charged after he shot a man with a stolen handgun in Atlantic City on Monday, Jan. 5, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Pacific Avenue after receiving a ShotSpotter detection and were stopped by Collin Forrestel, who said he had been shot in the face, Atlantic City police said. Officers were also alerted to another man who was struck by gunfire and was now in the unit south block of Georgia Avenue, police said. Forrestel was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center where it was dete…

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Ewing Township, NJ
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13-Year-Old Dies After Ewing Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, 15-Year-Old Charged: Prosecutor 13-Year-Old Dies After Ewing Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, 15-Year-Old Charged: Prosecutor 13-Year-Old Dies After Ewing Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, 15-Year-Old Charged: Prosecutor
13-Year-Old Dies After Ewing Police Pursuit Ends In Crash, 15-Year-Old Charged: Prosecutor A 13-year-old died from her injuries sustained after a stolen vehicle crashed into a car she was a passenger in during a police pursuit in Ewing, authorities announced Wednesday, Jan. 7, At 6:42 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 19, a stolen vehicle was traveling north on Prospect Street near Parkway Avenue in Ewing, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. Ewing police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle eluded them at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner, authorities said. The vehicle ran a red light, strike another car and then a traffic light pole, authorities said. The offic…

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Palmyra, NJ
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Riverton Man Had Videos Of Toddlers Engaged In Sexual Acts: Prosecutor Riverton Man Had Videos Of Toddlers Engaged In Sexual Acts: Prosecutor Riverton Man Had Videos Of Toddlers Engaged In Sexual Acts: Prosecutor
Riverton Man Had Videos Of Toddlers Engaged In Sexual Acts: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Riverton man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography, authorities announced Wednesday, Jan. 7. Law enforcement began an investigation into Charles Lutz man began after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning his online activities, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Riverton Police Chief Andrew Beuschel said. Lutz exchanged videos with others that showed toddlers and prepubescent children engaged in sexual acts with men, authorities said. Multiple cell phones were seized as part of a sear…

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Wildwood, NJ
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Two People Found Dead In Wildwood Crest Home: Prosecutor Two People Found Dead In Wildwood Crest Home: Prosecutor Two People Found Dead In Wildwood Crest Home: Prosecutor
Two People Found Dead In Wildwood Crest Home: Prosecutor A man and a woman were found dead in a home in Wildwood Crest on Wednesday, Jan. 7, authorities said. Wildwood Crest police responded to the 300 block of East Atlanta Avenue where they discovered the dead bodies, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Crest Police Chief Robert Lloyd said. While the incident remains under investigation, there is no threat to the public, authorities said. The identities of the deceased have not been released, authorities said. 

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Gloucester Township, NJ
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Porch Pirate Busted On NYE After Cops Use Package As Bait: Gloucester Township PD Porch Pirate Busted On NYE After Cops Use Package As Bait: Gloucester Township PD Porch Pirate Busted On NYE After Cops Use Package As Bait: Gloucester Township PD
Porch Pirate Busted On NYE After Cops Use Package As Bait: Gloucester Township PD A 59-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested for stealing packages in Gloucester Township after cops set a trap for him on New Year's Eve, authorities said. Officers have been deploying a bait package at a residential address to combat community concerns of package thefts over the holiday shopping season, Gloucester Township police said. The package was equipped with the latest GPS tracking technology and remained under surveillance by law enforcement, police said. At 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, the package was stolen from a home in the Erial section of the township, police said. O…

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Brick, NJ
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Dad Killed In Wrong-Way Brick Crash, Police Say Dad Killed In Wrong-Way Brick Crash, Police Say Dad Killed In Wrong-Way Brick Crash, Police Say
Dad Killed In Wrong-Way Brick Crash, Police Say A 51-year-old Newark man was killed in a crash in Brick Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. At 4:56 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, officers responded to Route 88 West after a 2021 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old Brick resident, traveled east in the westbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2025 Toyota Corolla driven by Joao Luiz, a 51-year-old Newark resident, Brick Township police said. The crash caused both vehicles to rotate, with the Kia coming to final rest along the eastbound curb line and the Toyota coming to final rest in the westbound shoulder, police said. Both dr…

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
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Community Rallies For Somers Point Family That Lost Home In New Year's Fire Community Rallies For Somers Point Family That Lost Home In New Year's Fire Community Rallies For Somers Point Family That Lost Home In New Year's Fire
Community Rallies For Somers Point Family That Lost Home In New Year's Fire The Beltran family in Somers Point lost their home in a fire on New Year's Day. Now people are coming together to help. On Thursday, Jan. 1, firefighters responded to the 700 block of 2nd Street and confirmed a structure fire, the Somers Point Fire Department said.  No injuries were reported and firefighters remained on scene for an hour before the fire was declared under control, fire officials said. The fire caused extensive damage and the home has been declared unlivable. The Beltran's, who have two young children, did not have homeowners insurance. A fundraiser has been set up to…

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Morris Plains, NJ
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Woman Thought She Won $5.5 Million, But She Was Scammed By Morris County Man: Police Woman Thought She Won $5.5 Million, But She Was Scammed By Morris County Man: Police Woman Thought She Won $5.5 Million, But She Was Scammed By Morris County Man: Police
Woman Thought She Won $5.5 Million, But She Was Scammed By Morris County Man: Police A 55-year-old Morris County man was arrested and charged with defrauding a Michigan woman by making her think she won a $5.5 million sweepstakes, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. The 72-year-old woman was contacted by Donald Johnson, Jr., and falsely told she had won a $5.5 million Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, Michigan State Police said. Johnson told her she needed to pay taxes upfront to receive the winnings, convincing her to mail over $200,000 to multiple addresses, police said. More than $90,000 was sent to the suspect in New Jersey, police said. Johnson was arreste…

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Summit, NJ
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Power Outage In Summit (DEVELOPING) Power Outage In Summit (DEVELOPING) Power Outage In Summit (DEVELOPING)
Power Outage In Summit (Developing) A power outage has been reported throughout the city of Summit on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, authorities said. "Electricity is out throughout the city," the City of Summit Press Office said.  The outage was caused by Jersey Central Power and Light having a power failure, authorities said. The city said it has activated its emergency response plan and police officers are directing traffic. The city said the library has a generator and remains fully operational.

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Washington Township, NJ
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New Year's Eve Burglar Caught On Ring Camera: Washington Twp Police New Year's Eve Burglar Caught On Ring Camera: Washington Twp Police New Year's Eve Burglar Caught On Ring Camera: Washington Twp Police
New Year's Eve Burglar Caught On Ring Camera: Washington Twp Police A burglar is at large after he attempted multiple break-ins in Washington Township on New Year's Eve, authorities said. The burglar broke into one house and attempted two other burglaries on Wednesday, Dec. 31,  between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Freedom Road/Valley Run Drive and Constitution Road area, Washington Township police said. The suspect was caught on a Ring security camera, police said. He tried to disconnect the Ring doorbell camera while standing on an air conditioner unit, police said. The suspect was wearing dark outer clothing and dark pants and shoes, a dark hat or hood…

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