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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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Man Killed In Fiery Crash At Egg Harbor Toll Plaza: NJSP Man Killed In Fiery Crash At Egg Harbor Toll Plaza: NJSP
Man Killed In Fiery Crash At Egg Harbor Toll Plaza: Njsp A 36-year-old Hammonton man was killed after his car was engulfed in flames on the Atlantic City Expressway Thursday evening, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 7:58 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway west after John Warlow struck the toll both at the Egg Harbor toll plaza in a Ford SUV and his vehicle caught fire, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Warlow was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said.  The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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by Sam Barron
Readington Township, NJ
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'Deplorable, Inhumane:' 45 Animals Rescued From NJ Home, Officials Say (PHOTOS) 'Deplorable, Inhumane:' 45 Animals Rescued From NJ Home, Officials Say (PHOTOS)
'Deplorable, Inhumane:' 45 Animals Rescued From NJ Home, Officials Say (Photos) Cats in crates filled with inches of feces, untreated injuries, and no clean food or water — that’s what rescuers say they found inside a New Jersey home where 45 animals were seized this week. On Monday, Aug. 18, investigators executed a search warrant at 197 Sidney Rd. in Annandale, removing 37 cats and eight dogs from the property, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. Seven animals were taken for emergency treatment at Crown Veterinary Specialists, authorities said. A crate from the Annandale hoarding case. Animal Alliance NJ Cat from the Annandale hoardi…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Denville, NJ
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Man Drove Drunk To St. Clare's Hospital: Denville PD Man Drove Drunk To St. Clare's Hospital: Denville PD
Man Drove Drunk To St. Clare's Hospital: Denville PD A 39-year-old Jefferson man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated at St. Clare's Hospital, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 21. On Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 8:50 a.m., officers responded to the hospital for a report of an intoxicated man, James Harrington, attempting to leave the parking lot, Denville police said. Officers were flagged down by hospital security and located Harrington in the parking lot, police said. He had driven to the hospital while drunk and later failed a series of roadside sobriety tests, police said. Officers observed an open bottle of alcohol in his v…

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by Sam Barron
Newark, NJ
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14-Year-Old Stabbed, Juvenile Apprehended: Newark PD 14-Year-Old Stabbed, Juvenile Apprehended: Newark PD
14-Year-Old Stabbed, Juvenile Apprehended: Newark PD A 14-year-old boy was stabbed and a suspect was apprehended in Newark Thursday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to Astor Street near Sherman Avenue and found a 14-year-old boy who had been stabbed, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The 14-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is in stable condition, Miranda said. Officers located the male juvenile suspect near the scene of the incident, Miranda said. He has been detained as part of this ongoing investigation, Miranda said. 

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by Sam Barron
North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
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North Bergen Woman Arrested in Narcotics Probe That Busted Cops: Prosecutor North Bergen Woman Arrested in Narcotics Probe That Busted Cops: Prosecutor
North Bergen Woman Arrested in Narcotics Probe That Busted Cops: Prosecutor A 50-year-old North Bergen woman was the latest person charged as part of a sprawling narcotics investigation that has resulted in the arrests of several public officials, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 22, authorities said. Melissa Brown is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to possess cocaine, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. The investigation has resulted in 15 arrests and the seizure of over 4 kilograms of suspected cocaine, two handguns, and more than $70,000 in cash. Earlier this month, North Bergen Police Detective Christ…

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Plainfield, NJ
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Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Endangerment At Plainfield Day Camp: Prosecutor Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Endangerment At Plainfield Day Camp: Prosecutor
Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Endangerment At Plainfield Day Camp: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Plainfield resident and substitute teacher was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 21. Tory James, a substitute teacher at the Queen City Academy Charter School and mentor at the Queen City Mentoring Academy — a “Day Camp” for young women and men of Plainfield — is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and promoting obscene material to a child under the age of 18, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Prosecutors did not say specifically what James did to merit the charges, but said the incide…

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by Sam Barron
Trenton, NJ
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$30K In Narcotics Gets Trio Busted In Trenton: Prosecutor $30K In Narcotics Gets Trio Busted In Trenton: Prosecutor
$30K In Narcotics Gets Trio Busted In Trenton: Prosecutor Three people were arrested after $30,000 in narcotics were seized in Trenton, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 21. At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, detectives executed a search at Okeeno Fagan's residence in Taylor Street in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said, following a two-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine. Fagon, 36, was taken into custody along with his wife, Alecia Fagan, 34 and Anevia Boswell, 31. Detectives located 200 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of meth, a Canik TP9 handgun with an extended capacity magazine and $1,181 in cash, Marbre…

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by Sam Barron
Edison, NJ
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29 Detained Following Federal Raid On Edison Warehouse: Authorities 29 Detained Following Federal Raid On Edison Warehouse: Authorities
29 Detained Following Federal Raid On Edison Warehouse: Authorities Numerous immigrant workers were detained following a federal raid on a warehouse in Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 20, authorities said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at Smart Logistics and Freight Solutions at 65 Patrick Ave. at 9 a.m. and took 29 people into custody, the Edison mayor's office said. Edison Police were notified by Homeland Security that they would be conducting an operation in the township, the mayor's office said. Workers told the New York Times that 20 federal agents stormed the front door, while another group emerged from vehicles, blocking escape pathways. …

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Avalon-Stone Harbor, NJ
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Avalon Man Dies Days After Atlantic County Crash: NJSP Avalon Man Dies Days After Atlantic County Crash: NJSP
Avalon Man Dies Days After Atlantic County Crash: Njsp An 81-year-old Avalon man died on Monday, Aug. 18, days after a crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a crash on County Road 557 North in Estelle Manor City after a Lexus crossed the center line into the northbound lane and collided head-on with the Toyota, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police said. Richard Pedroni, the driver of the Lexus, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he died six days later, Postorino said. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor inj…

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Hanover Township, NJ
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21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD 21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD Hanover Township police are cracking down on graffiti. The department announced 21 people have been arrested and charged after graffiti caused $500,000 in damage over the past few years on  on buildings, businesses, public property, railroad property, bridges, and various other locations in Hanover Township.  Identifying and charging suspects allows a victim to recover financial assistance in the form of restitution to make repairs, police said. Those charged are: Two juveniles who spraypainted “GMAIL”, “GMAIL8”, “SCATE”, and “SCATE5” are charged with five counts …

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