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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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
News
ICE Won't Go Forward With Roxbury Detention Center - For Now ICE Won't Go Forward With Roxbury Detention Center - For Now
ICE Won't Go Forward With Roxbury Detention Center - For Now New Jersey and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement have reached an agreement to hold off on converting a warehouse in Morris Center into a detention center, according to a court filing. The state had sued ICE and the Department of Homeland Security over its plans to convert a vacant warehouse at 1879 Route 46 into a detention center, seeking an injunction to halt plans. As part of its agreement ICE said it will not move forward with its plans until it conducts an additional environmental review  under the National Environmental Policy Act  ICE has agreed to limit any ac…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
Police & Fire
Two CT Residents Hospitalized In 3-Car Route 78 Crash: NJSP Two CT Residents Hospitalized In 3-Car Route 78 Crash: NJSP
Two CT Residents Hospitalized In 3-Car Route 78 Crash: Njsp Two Connecticut residents were injured in a crash on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Tuesday morning, May 12. At 12:55 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on Route 78 West in Bethlehem Township after a Toyota struck the back of a Ford SUV, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The collision caused the Ford to veer off the roadway and strike the guardrail, Brennan said The Toyota became disabled in the roadway, where it was struck in the rear by a Honda passenger vehicle, Brennan said. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Toyota, a 21‑year‑old East…

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Atlantic City, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Admits To Burglary At AC Casinos: Prosecutor Man Admits To Burglary At AC Casinos: Prosecutor
Man Admits To Burglary At AC Casinos: Prosecutor A 54-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to committing multiple infractions at various casinos, authorities announced Tuesday, May 12. Jack Ruth a.k.a. Eugene Bolan pleaded guilty to burglary, theft, possession with intent to distribute CDS and simple assault and is expected to be sentenced to three years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, Atlantic City police responded to Caesar's Hotel and Casino after a delivery driver had their vehicle stolen, authorities said. Ruth was observed on surveillance committing the theft and arrested&…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
Police & Fire
Catalytic Converters Stolen: Phillipsburg PD Catalytic Converters Stolen: Phillipsburg PD
Catalytic Converters Stolen: Phillipsburg PD Multiple catalytic converters were stolen in Phillipsburg on Saturday, May 9, authorities said. The thefts occurred around 4 a.m., Phillipsburg police said. The thefts occurred on 800 Block of Dewey Avenue, 600 Block of Sayre Avenue, 900 Block of 6th Avenue, 100 Block of Carpentersville Road, 1000 Block of East Boulevard, police said. Police are asking residents in these areas, or anyone nearby, to please check any home surveillance, doorbell cameras, business cameras, or dash cameras for video that may show the vehicle and/or any suspects. Anyone with information or surveillance foot…

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Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Crack Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In Hamilton Twp Crack Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In Hamilton Twp
Crack Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In Hamilton Twp Three people were arrested and charged with narcotics and weapons offenses in Hamilton Township, authorities announced Tuesday, May 12. On Monday, May 4, officers executed multiple court-authorized search warrants at a Johnston Avenue residence, which led to the seizure of three firearms, including one reported stolen, high-capacity magazines, hollow-point ammunition, crack cocaine, and various items of drug paraphernalia, Hamilton Township police said. Ramail Ingram, Paul Beckford and Khyasia Cauten were arrested and charged with multiple narcotics and weapons offenses, along wit…

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Stole From Synagogue Donation Boxes: Lakewood PD Man Stole From Synagogue Donation Boxes: Lakewood PD
Man Stole From Synagogue Donation Boxes: Lakewood PD A 24-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged with  breaking into multiple synagogues, authorities announced Tuesday, May 12. Naor Chen entered multiple synagogues during the overnight hours and removed money from donation and charity boxes, Lakewood police said. An investigation determined Chen was the suspect, police said. He was taken into custody following a search of his residence and vehicle, police said. He is charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft, police said.

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Ransacked Country Farms: Manchester PD Man Ransacked Country Farms: Manchester PD
Man Ransacked Country Farms: Manchester PD A man is at large after he broke into Country Farms in Manchester on Saturday, May 9, authorities said. At 8:34 p.m., the suspect broke into the store after using a large rock. Surveillance footage then shows him running around the store before jumping out after stealing Opia Kratom products, Manchester police said. He was wearing a green cut-off shirt with a blue/purple sweatshirt, along with a yellow sport-style watch or silicone bracelet on his left wrist and an additional red silicone-style bracelet, police said. The suspect also has visible tattoos on his left arm and upper back, …

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Plainfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Shot, Killed In Plainfield: Prosecutor Man Shot, Killed In Plainfield: Prosecutor
Man Shot, Killed In Plainfield: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Plainfield man was fatally shot on Sunday, May 10, authorities said. At 10:49 a.m., Plainfield police responded to Campbell Field and found Tyquan James with a gunshot wound, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. Jones was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
Budd Lake Man Arrested After Fight: Mount Olive PD Budd Lake Man Arrested After Fight: Mount Olive PD
Budd Lake Man Arrested After Fight: Mount Olive PD A 25-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with assault following a fight on Saturday morning, May 9, authorities said. At 9:32 a.m., officers responded to a residence in Budd Lake and found a man with bruising and bleeding on his face and nose, Mount Olive police said. Majornaim Furby was identified as the suspect and he was arrested, police said. Officers discovered an active warrant for his arrest out of Newark, police said. He was charged with simple assault, police said.

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Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Six Guns Seized, Four Men Apprehended In Franklin Township: Prosecutor Six Guns Seized, Four Men Apprehended In Franklin Township: Prosecutor
Six Guns Seized, Four Men Apprehended In Franklin Township: Prosecutor Four men were arrested and charged with numerous weapons offenses following an investigation in Somerset County, authorities announced Monday, May 11. On Tuesday, May 5, law enforcement was conducting a quality of life detail in Franklin Township, amid reports of recent firearm activity, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks said. While pulling over a vehicle, officers observed a firearm inside the vehicle and obtained a searc…

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