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
News
Chick-fil-A Celebrating Grand Opening In Blackwood: Here's How to Get Free Food Chick-fil-A Celebrating Grand Opening In Blackwood: Here's How to Get Free Food
Chick-fil-A Celebrating Grand Opening In Blackwood: Here's How to Get Free Food Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in Gloucester County and you can get free food if you're willing to show out. The fast food chicken chain is opening in Blackwood on Thursday, April 2 at 400 Premium Outlets. To celebrate its grand opening, the restaurant is hosting a Moove-In Party. Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow spots can redeem one free entrée or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. The restaurant will be open Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with hours extended until 11 p.m. in the summertime. The Blackwood Chick-fi…

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Washington Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Scammed Out Of $7K: Washington Twp PD Woman Scammed Out Of $7K: Washington Twp PD
Woman Scammed Out Of $7K: Washington Twp PD A Washington Township woman was scammed out of $7,000 last week, authorities announced. The woman received a phone call that appeared to be from TD Bank, her actual bank, with the caller ID saying TD Bank, Washington Township police said. The scammers convinced the woman to withdraw $7,000 and a courier later came to her home to pick up the money, police said. Detectives are investigating, police said. In response to the scam, police are partnering with the FBI to host a Senior Scam Seminar on Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Township Senior Center. Attendees will learn …

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Trenton, NJ
Police & Fire
5 Arrested, 19 Vehicles Seized In Illegal ATV Crackdown: Trenton PD 5 Arrested, 19 Vehicles Seized In Illegal ATV Crackdown: Trenton PD
5 Arrested, 19 Vehicles Seized In Illegal ATV Crackdown: Trenton PD The City of Trenton and Hamilton Township are getting serious about illegal ATVs in the area. On Sunday, March 22, officers in Trenton and Hamilton Township conducted an operation focused on the illegal and careless operation of off-highway vehicles, specifically ATVs, dirt bikes and mopeds on streets in the area, Trenton police said.  The operation led to the five people being arrested, 19 vehicles seized and 70 citations issued, police said. Both police departments said they have received dozens of complaints regarding riders recklessly traveling through the streets, creating hazard…

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Florence-Roebling, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Rescued From Water Tower After Medical Emergency: Florence Twp PD Man Rescued From Water Tower After Medical Emergency: Florence Twp PD
Man Rescued From Water Tower After Medical Emergency: Florence Twp PD A 63-year-old man was rescued after he experienced a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower in Florence Township on Wednesday, March 25. First responders were dispatched to the water tower on Cedar Lane after the man was in distress, Florence Township police said. The Burlington County Technical Rescue Team responded to assist, police said. Rescue personnel safely secured the individual to a rescue board and lowered him from the water tower using rope rescue techniques, police said. He was then transferred to awaiting EMS personnel and transported to a local hospital for further e…

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Deptford, NJ
News
Beloved Turkey Dies After Hit By Car: Deptford PD Beloved Turkey Dies After Hit By Car: Deptford PD
Beloved Turkey Dies After Hit By Car: Deptford PD Fred, a turkey who became an unofficial mascot for Deptford Township, died on Wednesday, March 25 after being hit by a car, authorities said. The turkey was promptly memorialized by Deptford police, who created a song for the turkey who loved chasing motorists and being a nuisance. He was hit by a car at Clements Bridge Road and Caufield Avenue, where he spent his time, police said. "Truth be told, Fred was a bit of a handful," Deptford Police Sgt. Robert Jones said. "We probably received 100+ calls about him. But, he was our handful and we loved him. Fred’s patrolling the…

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Mount Laurel, NJ
Police & Fire
Mount Laurel Twp Employee Who Sexually Assaulted Girl Learns Fate: Prosecutor Mount Laurel Twp Employee Who Sexually Assaulted Girl Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Mount Laurel Twp Employee Who Sexually Assaulted Girl Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Mount Laurel man who worked for the township was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting an underage girl last year, authorities announced Wednesday, March 25. Jake Toczylowski pleaded guilty to sexual assault last October, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. Last August, a family member of the girl contacted the Mount Laurel Police Department to report the sexual assault, Bradshaw said. An investigation revealed Toczylowski arranged to meet the girl in person after communicating with her online, Bradshaw said.  …

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New Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Dead Body Recovered From Raritan River: New Brunswick PD Dead Body Recovered From Raritan River: New Brunswick PD
Dead Body Recovered From Raritan River: New Brunswick PD A dead body was recovered from the Raritan River Wednesday morning, March 25, authorities said. The body of an adult man was recovered from the banks of the Raritan River near Route 1 southbound, near the The Edge at Raritan Heights, New Brunswick police said. The man's identity has not been confirmed, police said. A preliminary investigation does not indicate foul play was involved, but an investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Gloucester Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust: Gloucester Twp PD Man Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust: Gloucester Twp PD
Man Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust: Gloucester Twp PD A 43-year-old man was arrested in an early morning drug raid in Gloucester Township on Tuesday, March 24. At 5 a.m.., officers executed a search warrant on the 400 block of Ray Smith Road for illegal narcotics, Gloucester Township police said. Officers recovered  significant quantities of various narcotics, police said. Darnell Robinson was arrested and charged with various drug charges, including distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, police said.

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Montclair, NJ
News
Plans For Veterans Center In Montclair Take Shape Plans For Veterans Center In Montclair Take Shape
Plans For Veterans Center In Montclair Take Shape Veterans in need in Essex County will soon have a place to call home. DIGroup Architecture and James L. Evers are collaborating to design the new Montclair Veterans Service Center, which will transform the American Legion Crawford Crews Post 251 at 210 Bloomfield Ave. and provide supportive housing and vital resources for homeless, at-risk and aging veterans. More than 1,100 veterans are homeless in New Jersey and the center is part of a statewide effort led by the American Legion to reduce veteran homelessness by rebuilding posts and integrating permanent supportive housing into their…

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Keyport-Union Beach, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Keyport Fire ID'd Man Killed In Keyport Fire ID'd
Man Killed In Keyport Fire ID'd Raymond Hammond was killed after his home caught fire in Keyport on Tuesday, May 24, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. A fundraiser was created by Donald Bilotti for Raymond's widow, Pat. Their dog Winston also died in the fire at 51 Green Grove Ave.,  Bilotti said. The family had lived in the home for more than 50 years.  "If you had the pleasure of knowing both my Aunt Pat and Uncle Raymond, you know they have been a huge part of the Keyport community as lifelong residents," Billotti said "They loved their family more than anything in the world." The fu…

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