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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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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Toms River, NJ
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Tributes Pour In After Toms River Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: South Toms River PD Tributes Pour In After Toms River Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: South Toms River PD Tributes Pour In After Toms River Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: South Toms River PD
Tributes Pour In After Toms River Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: South Toms River PD A 25-year-old Toms River man was killed in a crash in South Toms River, Monday, Jan. 5, authorities said. At 5:40 p.m., officers responded to Atlantic City Boulevard near Mathis Plaza after Kenneth Gerisch lost control of his motorcycle while driving southbound on Herflicker Boulevard while approaching the merger onto Atlantic City Boulevard, causing it to fall onto its side, South Toms River police said. Due to its forward momentum, the downed motorcycle crossed the centerline into the opposing lane of travel, where it collided with two oncoming vehicles. Following the initial impact wi…

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East Orange, NJ
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Man Convicted Again Of Killing Ex In Front Of East Orange Cop: Prosecutor Man Convicted Again Of Killing Ex In Front Of East Orange Cop: Prosecutor Man Convicted Again Of Killing Ex In Front Of East Orange Cop: Prosecutor
Man Convicted Again Of Killing Ex In Front Of East Orange Cop: Prosecutor A 53-year-old Watchung man has been convicted for the second time in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, an East Orange teacher, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. Andre Higgs was convicted of murder in the first degree and unlawful possession of a handgun after he gunned down his ex-girlfriend, Latrena May, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. On Friday, May 1, 2015, Higgs shot May outside her home as she ran from her home to escape an attack by him, Stephens said. May flagged down a police vehicle and as East Orange Detective Kemon Lee exited his vehicle and approached…

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Linden, NJ
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Arrest Made In Murder Of Dockworker At Linden TGI Friday's, Prosecutor Says Arrest Made In Murder Of Dockworker At Linden TGI Friday's, Prosecutor Says Arrest Made In Murder Of Dockworker At Linden TGI Friday's, Prosecutor Says
Arrest Made In Murder Of Dockworker At Linden TGI Friday's, Prosecutor Says A 41-year-old Burlington County man was arrested and charged with murder in the first degree for a deadly stabbing that occurred at TGI Fridays in Linden, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. Darrell Robinson, a Wrightstown resident, was arrested in connection with the November 2025 murder of Erik Kuns, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and lodged in the Essex County Jail, records show.  Kuns' family cheered at his arrest on a Facebook page dedicated to holding the person who killed Kuns responsible. "Erik’s murderer was arrested this morning," the page reads. "Today brought a small sense of rel…

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Camden, NJ
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Camden Man Possessed, Distributed Child Porn: Prosecutor Camden Man Possessed, Distributed Child Porn: Prosecutor Camden Man Possessed, Distributed Child Porn: Prosecutor
Camden Man Possessed, Distributed Child Porn: Prosecutor Two men were arrested in Camden County last month and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. Jeffrey Mauer, a 38-year-old Gloucester Township resident was arrested on Friday, Dec.5 after an investigation determined he was using an account to possess and distribute child sexual abuse material, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. A forensic search of Mauer's phone also revealed child sexual abuse material, MacAulay said. He was arrested in Gloucester and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility, MacAulay said. He w…

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Woodbridge, NJ
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Escaped Dog Runs 26 Miles On NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge, Captured With Help Of Drone Escaped Dog Runs 26 Miles On NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge, Captured With Help Of Drone Escaped Dog Runs 26 Miles On NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge, Captured With Help Of Drone
Escaped Dog Runs 26 Miles On NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge, Captured With Help Of Drone Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever, was en route to Maine, when she escaped transport and went missing along the New Jersey Turnpike on Saturday, Jan. 3. But thanks to drone technology, Abbie was found in Woodbridge and is safe after running 26 miles on the Turnpike Abbie was being transported by Final Victory Animal Rescue from South Carolina to her adopter in Maine, when she managed to escape while at the Joyce Kilmer Travel Plaza in East Brunswick, the shelter told ABC 7. The golden retriever was equipped with an AirTag and the animal shelter spent all day Saturday working to find her…

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Gloucester City, NJ
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Dead Whale Found On Ship In Gloucester City: MMSC Dead Whale Found On Ship In Gloucester City: MMSC Dead Whale Found On Ship In Gloucester City: MMSC
Dead Whale Found On Ship In Gloucester City: Mmsc A dead whale was found caught on the bow of a ship at a marine terminal in Gloucester City on Sunday, Jan. 4, authorities said. The fin whale was 25-30 feet in length and was discovered by the US Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay at 11:15 p.m., the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said. The MMSC said it on scene and working with officials to secure the carcass, identify a staging area and conduct a necropsy. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating.

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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86-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit By Vehicle In Parsippany: Prosecutor 86-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit By Vehicle In Parsippany: Prosecutor 86-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit By Vehicle In Parsippany: Prosecutor
86-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit By Vehicle In Parsippany: Prosecutor An 86-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car in Parsippany on Sunday, Jan. 4, authorities said. Ay 10:20 p.m., law enforcement responded to a crash at Route 46 eastbound and Parsippany Boulevard in Parsippany after an Acura RDX struck a woman, later identified as Gui Con, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Con was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The driver of the Acura remained on scene following the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Wendy's Employee Stole Customer's Credit Card Info: Stafford PD Wendy's Employee Stole Customer's Credit Card Info: Stafford PD Wendy's Employee Stole Customer's Credit Card Info: Stafford PD
Wendy's Employee Stole Customer's Credit Card Info: Stafford PD A 25-year-old Wendy's employee was arrested and charged with stealing a customer's credit card information in Manahawkin, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. Du'preme Holland stole the information while working at the drive-thru at the Wendy's at 356 Route 72 West in Manahawkin on Monday, Dec. 15, Stafford Police said. Holland used the information to make unauthorized purchases online, police said. He was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 30 and charged with three counts of credit card theft and three counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, police said.

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
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Fire At Pleasantville Rec Center: FD Fire At Pleasantville Rec Center: FD Fire At Pleasantville Rec Center: FD
Fire At Pleasantville Rec Center: FD A fire broke out at the Pleasantville Recreation Center on Monday, Jan. 5, authorities said. At 4:41 p.m. firefighters responded to the recreation center at 400 Brighton Ave. and encountered light smoke conditions with small flames visible, the Pleasantville Fire Department said. Firefighters located the fire and were able to extinguish it, fire officials said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.

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