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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Gloucester Township, NJ
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Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police
Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police A head-on crash in Gloucester Township resulted in multiple injuries on Wednesday, Aug. 20, authorities said. At 10:32 p.m., officers responded to the two-vehicle crash on the 600 block of Hickstown Road after a sedan traveling westbound on Hickstown Road lost control and entered the eastbound lane, crashing into an SUV, Gloucester Township police said.  One of the vehicles reported to be on fire, but a nearby resident responded with a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze, police said. Occupants of both vehicles were transported to a nearby hospitals, police said. The crash remains …

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Hampton-Stillwater, NJ
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Tractor Trailer Leaks Fuel On Route 80 After Crashing Into Concrete Barrier: NJSP Tractor Trailer Leaks Fuel On Route 80 After Crashing Into Concrete Barrier: NJSP
Tractor Trailer Leaks Fuel On Route 80 After Crashing Into Concrete Barrier: Njsp A tractor trailer crashed into a concrete barrier on Route 80 on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20 in Warren County, authorities said. A Freightliner tractor trailer was traveling eastbound in Hardwick Township when the driver lost directional control, veered off the roadway to the right and struck a concrete barrier, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, approximately 50 to 100 gallons of fuel leaked onto the roadway, Marchan said.  No injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Burglar Busted After Fleeing Into Woods, Gave Cops Fake Name: EHT Police Burglar Busted After Fleeing Into Woods, Gave Cops Fake Name: EHT Police
Burglar Busted After Fleeing Into Woods, Gave Cops Fake Name: EHT Police A 40-year-old Hammonton man was arrested and charged with a burglary in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 9:01 a.m., a resident on the 2500 block of Fire road contacted officers and reported a man, later identified as Robert Watson, had smashed their glass door and attempted to enter the home, Egg Harbor Township police said. A person at the scene yelled at the man and he fled on foot into the woods, police said At 10:35 a.m., the homeowner called 911 and reported seeing Watson walking on Fire Road. Officers located Watson and took him into custody near Tiny Han…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Viral Video Shows Batman Arrested In Atlantic City For Pepper Spraying Victim, Police Say Viral Video Shows Batman Arrested In Atlantic City For Pepper Spraying Victim, Police Say
Viral Video Shows Batman Arrested In Atlantic City For Pepper Spraying Victim, Police Say Score one for the Joker. Curtis Bordley, a 34-year-old Atlantic City resident, was arrested while dressed as Batman on Sunday, Aug. 17 after pepper spraying another man at Texas Avenue and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City police said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Bordley was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said. Video of Batman's arrest has gone viral on TikTok. @cbyrd0426 Batman arrested Atlantic City self Defense ♬ Batman Theme - The Hit Cre…

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East Orange, NJ
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Man Shot In Face, Handgun Recovered: East Orange Police Man Shot In Face, Handgun Recovered: East Orange Police
Man Shot In Face, Handgun Recovered: East Orange Police A man was shot in East Orange late Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 11:06 p.m., officers responded to 321 Park Ave. and found a Newark man with a gunshot wound to the face, East Orange police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is in stable condition, police said. A 9 mm handgun was recovered at the scene, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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East Orange, NJ
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Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD
Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD A 53-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after he carjacked a vehicle with a toddler inside in East Orange on Tuesday, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 10:19 p.m., a gray Porsche was stolen by Dwan Littlejohn, East Orange police said. The victim's 15-month-old child was in the vehicle when the car was stolen, police said. The suspect did not know the toddler was in the car, police said. Detectives spotted the stolen vehicle and apprehended Littlejohn at 26 Shepard Ave. in Newark, police said. The child was recovered from the vehicle unharmed, police said. Littlejohn is charged with k…

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Elizabeth, NJ
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$1K Week For Life! Elizabeth Lotto Player Wins Lifetime Prize $1K Week For Life! Elizabeth Lotto Player Wins Lifetime Prize
$1K Week For Life! Elizabeth Lotto Player Wins Lifetime Prize It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Elizabeth. A ticket sold at an Elizabeth convenience store matched five numbers in the drawing held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, winning $1,000 a week for life from Cash4Life. The ticket was purchased at Varsha Convenience Store at 900 Grove St. in Elizabeth.  The winning numbers were 04, 06, 08, 33 and 35. The Cash Ball was 02.

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Piscataway, NJ
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Piscataway Man Busted At Gas Station For DWI: Mount Olive PD Piscataway Man Busted At Gas Station For DWI: Mount Olive PD
Piscataway Man Busted At Gas Station For DWI: Mount Olive PD A 26-year-old Piscataway man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated at a gas station in Budd Lake, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 19. At 9:12 p.m., officers responded to the Delta Gas Station on Route 36 for a report of an intoxicated driver, Mount Olive police said. When officers spoke to the driver, identified as Drew Patel, they detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and noted he appeared to be impaired, police said. Patel was asked to exit his vehicle for field sobriety testing and was subsequently placed under arrest, police said. He was charged with DWI,…

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Elizabeth, NJ
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Pit Bull Shot Dead After Attacking Elizabeth Cop: Authorities Pit Bull Shot Dead After Attacking Elizabeth Cop: Authorities
Pit Bull Shot Dead After Attacking Elizabeth Cop: Authorities A pit bull was fatally shot after biting a police officer in Elizabeth on Monday, Aug. 18, authorities said. At 11:40 a.m., emergency services units were at the 1000 block of Olive Street in search of a robbery suspect, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said. An officer went to the backyard of a residence in case the suspect appeared, authorities said. As the officer was in the back, a large pit bull ran out and bit the officer, authorities said. The officer fired a shot, striking the dog, who died instantly, authorities said. The officer was transported to a nearby hospital by EMS,…

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Mount Olive, NJ
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DWI Budd Lake Driver Sideswiped Car, Left Scene: Mt Olive PD DWI Budd Lake Driver Sideswiped Car, Left Scene: Mt Olive PD
DWI Budd Lake Driver Sideswiped Car, Left Scene: Mt Olive PD A 33-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he sideswiped a parked vehicle, Mount Olive police announced Tuesday, Aug. 19. At 5:12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug 16, officers responded to Stedwick Drive after a witness reported seeing a vehicle sideswipe a parked vehicle then immediately drive away, Mount Olive police said. An investigation determined a gray Nissan driven by Mario Cicero caused the crash, police said. Cicero was located at his residence and while speaking with him, officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and that he…

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