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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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NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K
NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K A 24-year-old Lakehurst, NJ man was charged after he was paid to extend a driveway in Manheim Township and never delivered, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. A homeowner told police he contacted an asphalt company on Facebook called "Alpha Concrete, LLC" and met with the owner, Michael Stanley in person to discuss a price quote to repair and extend their driveway, Manheim Township police said. Stanley requested a 50% down payment of $2,250 which the homeowner sent and Stanley cashed in April, police said But after Stanley cashed the check, communication became sporadic and Stanley nev…

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Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD
Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with biting a police officer Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 1:16 a.m., officers attempted to execute an outstanding warrant arrest on Romero Flores-Silva, who is homeless, at Walnut Street and Cedar Street, Bridgeton police said. Flores-Silva fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, police said. Officers located Flores-Silva and attempted to take him into custody, but he physically resisted, pushing one officer and biting another officer, police said. He was eventually apprehended and charged with contempt of court, obstruct…

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Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD
Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD A man wearing a Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts jersey is at large after he stole from a donation box in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. The man stole money from a donation box filled with cash for the Ocean City Humane Society, Ocean City police said. He has a distinctive ring on his right index finger, police said.  Anyone that recognizes him is asked to contact police 609-525-9131. 

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Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Camden man was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 200 block of Morse Street and found Luis J. Bonet with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Bonet was transferred to Cooper University Hospital where he was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, authorities said.

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Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD
Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD A vehicle caught fire in Manchester Township Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 6:39 a.m., officers responded to County Road 539 and McMahon Avenue and found a black 2026 Toyota Camry fully engulfed in flames, Manchester police said.  The driver, a 28-year-old New Brunswick man said he experienced engine failure while traveling southbound on County Road 539 and noticed smoke coming from the front of the car and exited immediately, police said. Officers established a safety perimeter while fire apparatus responded to the scene, police said. County Road 539 was temporarily cl…

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Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD
Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD A 24-year-old Whippany man was arrested with stealing a dump truck in Denville, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. On Friday, June 5, Morristown police recovered a stolen 2011 Isuzu dump truck being operated by Timothy Geary, Denville police said. An investigation determined Geary had stolen from the vehicle from a business in Denville, police said. The Denville Detective Bureau investigated and charged Geary with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle, police said.

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Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD
Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD A 26-year-old Manchester woman was critically injured after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 6:15 a.m., a white 2017 Chevrolet suburban was traveling westbound in the left lane of SH 37 and a black e-scooter was traveling westbound on the shoulder as both approached Buckingham Drive, Manchester police said. As both approached the intersection, the Chevrolet traveled through it and the left side of the scooter's handlebar impacted the front passenger-side fender of the Chevrolet, police said.  As the Chevrolet continued forw…

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Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds
Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds A 63-year-old Voorhees pharmacist was charged with unlawfully distributing oxycodone, authorities announced Monday, June 8. On 15 occasions between June and November 2021, Charles Suh illegally dispenses oxycodone based on prescriptions that he knew or should have known were forged, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Suh's wife, So Yong Suh is also charged with making false statements on her naturalization application, Frazier said. The 62-year-old applied to become a United States citizen by submitting an application for naturalization, an N-400, Frazier said. An N-400 requires the ap…

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F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Trump's Bedminster Property After Airspace Violation F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Trump's Bedminster Property After Airspace Violation
F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Trump's Bedminster Property After Airspace Violation An aircraft flew too close to restricted airspace in Bedminster on Saturday, June, 6 authorities said. A NORAD F-16 fighter assigned to the region responded to a general aviation aircraft that entered Federal Aviation Administration restricted airspace over Bedminster, North American Aerospace Defense Command said. Bedminster is home to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and President Donald Trump was spending the weekend there.  The aircraft was safely intercepted and escorted out of the area without further incident, NORAD said. "Pilots are reminded to review all applica…

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House Fire In Washington Twp Emits Heavy Smoke: FD House Fire In Washington Twp Emits Heavy Smoke: FD
House Fire In Washington Twp Emits Heavy Smoke: FD A residential fire in Washington Township Monday morning, June 8, sent plumes of smoke through the air. At 6 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire, Schooley's Mountain Fire Co. 3 said. Firefighters dealt with challenging access and a limited water supply, as they worked to extinguish the blaze, fire officials said. Numerous mutual aid companies assisted with fire suppression, ventilation and overhaul, eventually bringing the fire under control, firefighters said. There was no report of any injuries.

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