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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National Interest
Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day with the windows up, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. On Friday, May 9, Cody Henderson left K-9s Rip, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Boomer, a 6-year-old Springer Spaniel, unattended for approximately seven hours with the vehicle powered off, despite a known malfunction with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the K-9 heat alert system had been manually turned off, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Those conditions resulted in the dogs…

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD
NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD A 19-year-old Milford resident is at large after he led police on a July 4 pursuit after being spotted relieving himself from his vehicle in Stafford, authorities said. At 7:35 p.m., officers initiated a motor vehicle stop on Route Route 72 and Marsha Drive after observing Evan Perez urinating from his gray Honda Accord while stopped in traffic, Stafford police said. The Honda Accord fled the scene once the officer exited the vehicle, police said. Officers spotted the same vehicle speeding on Route 72 while weaving through traffic, driving on the shoulder and nearly causing multiple motor v…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
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Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD
Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD A burglar with a lengthy rap sheet has been arrested again in South Jersey, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. On Wednesday, May 4, officers responded to the Bra Boudoir at 6010 Main St. after Vito Anderson forced entry by damaging a window, Township of Hamilton police said.  Anderson, who is already detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility was charged with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, police said. In March, Anderson was charged with breaking into the Paisley Pelican in Bridgeton and stealing money, Brigeton police said. Anderson was linked to several…

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Washington, NJ
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'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police 'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police 'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police
'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police A man identified only as John Doe was arrested after assaulting a person with a weapon in Warren County, officers announced Tuesday, July 7. At 10:24 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, officers responded to an assault on the 100 block of West Washington Avenue and found a person who had been assaulted with an object, Washington Township police said. Police did not identify the object. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The suspect was located and apprehended following a foot pursuit, police said. While at headquarters, the male refused to identify himself, police s…

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Woodbury, NJ
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Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG A Gloucester County pharmacist's license was temporarily suspended and her pharmacy was shut down after the state accused her of practicing unsafely, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Nittal Lodha, owner and operator of Woodbury Family Pharmacy, operated in unsanitary conditions and interfered with patients’ rights to obtain their medications from pharmacies of their choice, leaving them to ration medications or forgo them altogether, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Lodha disregarded patients’ requests to stop filling their prescriptions and transfer them to o…

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Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting in Jersey City was arrested in North Carolina, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. At 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, June 28, Jersey City police responded to Orient Avenue near MLK Drive and found Jenaro Tejada, 38, with gunshot wounds, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Tejada was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Mello said. A second victim, a 45-year-old Jersey City man, was located with a gunshot wound. Raheem Rhett was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Mello…

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Franklin-Newfield, NJ
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13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police A 13-year-old boy was killed after he was trapped beneath a farm tractor in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesboro Road and found the 13-year-old unconscious and unresponsive beneath the overturned tractor, Franklin Township police said. The boy was helping a family member dig a hole using the tractor and was riding on it with a man when the tractor overturned, trapping him, police said. Officers immediately worked together to lift the tractor off the victim and began life-saving measures, police said. The boy…

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Butler-Bloomingdale, NJ
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Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler
Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler A crash has led to traffic being backed up on Route 23 on Tuesday morning, July 7, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 23 southbound north of County Route 511 and Boonton Avenue in Butler, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said.

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Morristown, NJ
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18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor An 18-year-old drowned in a pond in Morris Township on Saturday, July 4, authorities said. At 6:28 p.m., witnesses reported seeing Hillario Manuel Mendez-Vincente struggling to swim while in Jones Pond, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Witnesses called 911 and first responders arrived on scene where they found Mendez-Vincente submerged in the water, authorities said. A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. No foul play is suspected, authorities said. The drowning is being investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Off…

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Brigantine, NJ
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One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD
One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One person was injured following a fire in Brigantine on Sunday, July 5, authorities said. At 11:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 1306 East Beach Avenue for  a structure fire and encountered heavy fire conditions throughout multiple floors of the three-story single-family home, the Brigantine Fire and EMS Department said.  All occupants had safely evacuated prior to arrival, firefighters said. Twenty-one firefighters responded to fight the blaze, utilizing multiple master streams and large-diameter hose lines to contain the fire and protect neighboring homes, fire offi…

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