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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Trenton, NJ
Police & Fire
Armed Man Barricaded Himself With Hostage: Trenton PD Armed Man Barricaded Himself With Hostage: Trenton PD
Armed Man Barricaded Himself With Hostage: Trenton PD A 46-year-old Trenton man is facing numerous charges after he barricaded himself with another person while armed on Sunday, Feb. 15, authorities said. At 2:56 a.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic violence assault at 681 North Clinton Ave. and found Anthony Parker armed with a knife and barricaded inside the residence with the victim, Trenton police said. The residence was secured by officers and a trained hostage negotiator made contact with Parker, police said. The Mercer County Tactical Response Team also responded to the location, police said. After several hours of contac…

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Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Stole Large Amount Of Metal From Adventure Pier: Wildwood PD Man Stole Large Amount Of Metal From Adventure Pier: Wildwood PD
Man Stole Large Amount Of Metal From Adventure Pier: Wildwood PD A 67-year-old Wildwood Crest man was arrested and charged after he stole a large amount of metal near Adventure Pier, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. At 3:26 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, officers responded to Adventure Pier near the boardwalk after William Morelli removed a large amount of metal over several days, Wildwood police said. Morelli removed the metal before selling it to a scrap yard business, police said. He is charged with theft of moveable property, police said.

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
News
NJ Transit Bus Driver Indicted In Deadly Hit, Run Pedestrian Strike: Atlantic County Prosecutor NJ Transit Bus Driver Indicted In Deadly Hit, Run Pedestrian Strike: Atlantic County Prosecutor
NJ Transit Bus Driver Indicted In Deadly Hit, Run Pedestrian Strike: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 41-year-old NJ Transit bus driver was indicted after he fled the scene of a pedestrian strike in Absecon, authorities announced Thursday, Feb. 19. Christopher Younger, a Pleasantville resident, was indicted by an Atlantic County Grand Jury on charges of leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. At 5:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, Thomas Kyle, a 63-year-old Absecon resident was struck and killed by an NJ Transit bus while attempting to cross Shore Road, authorities said. Younger was driving the bus and failed to stop after striking Kyle, …

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West Long Branch-Oceanport, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Committed 8 Thefts At Retro Fitness: West Long Branch PD NJ Man Committed 8 Thefts At Retro Fitness: West Long Branch PD
NJ Man Committed 8 Thefts At Retro Fitness: West Long Branch PD A 35-year-old Howell man was arrested and charged following a series of thefts in Retro Fitness, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. This year, officers received reports of eight separate thefts involving cash removed from gym lockers at the Retro Fitness at 185 Route 36, West Long Branch police said. Edward Byham is charged with theft, criminal attempt to commit theft, theft of services and possession of burglary tools, police said.

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
California Man Stole $65K In Cargo By Not Completing Delivery: Lakewood PD California Man Stole $65K In Cargo By Not Completing Delivery: Lakewood PD
California Man Stole $65K In Cargo By Not Completing Delivery: Lakewood PD A 24-year-old Fresno, California man is charged after he stole $65,000 in merchandise that he never delivered to Lakewood, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, officers responded to a report  commercial shipment that was scheduled for delivery to Lakewood but never arrived, Lakewood police said.  The victim said the merchandise had been picked up out of state by a contracted driver and failed to reach its destination, police said. An investigation determined Kamal Singh, the man assigned to transport the shipment, did not complete, police said. Singh is…

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Fairfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Paterson Man Pulled Out Gun, Pistol Whipped Victim In Wonder Parking Lot: Fairfield PD Paterson Man Pulled Out Gun, Pistol Whipped Victim In Wonder Parking Lot: Fairfield PD
Paterson Man Pulled Out Gun, Pistol Whipped Victim In Wonder Parking Lot: Fairfield PD A 31-year-old Paterson man is at large after he wielded a firearm and used it to assault someone at Wonder in Fairfield, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. At 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, officers received a 911 call from Wonder at 330 Fairfield Rd. and arrived on scene following an altercation in the parking lot, Fairfield police said. An investigation revealed Jheyson Condori-Campos removed a handgun from his waistband during the altercation, pointed it at a man then struck him n the face with the weapon, police said.. The man suffered non-life-threatening injurie…

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Bloomfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Juvenile Stabbed, Teen Suspect At Large: Bloomfield PD Juvenile Stabbed, Teen Suspect At Large: Bloomfield PD
Juvenile Stabbed, Teen Suspect At Large: Bloomfield PD An 18-year-old is at large after a juvenile was stabbed in Bloomfield on Tuesday, Feb. 17, authorities said. At 12:57 p.m., offices responded to a stabbing on Walnut Street and located the victim, who had multiple stab wounds, Bloomfield police said. The victim was transferred to a nearby hospital where they are currently recovering, police said. Johan Ibarra is charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses, police said. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, police said.

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Phillipsburg, NJ
News
Man Defrauded Bank Out Of $70K: Phillipsburg PD Man Defrauded Bank Out Of $70K: Phillipsburg PD
Man Defrauded Bank Out Of $70K: Phillipsburg PD A 63-year-old man is at large after he defrauded a bank out of $70,000, Phillipsburg police announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. In 2024, Alaa Alyazji submitted false documentation, including a fraudulent bill of sale and pay stubs, in order to obtain a loan of approximately $70,000, Phillipsburg police said. After receiving the loan proceeds, no payments were made and Alyazji ceased all communication with the lending institution, police said. His whereabouts are unknown and he is not believed to be in the immediate area, police said. His last known address was in the 1st Block of Willow Driv…

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
News
Rainbow Hill Celebrates 55-Acre Expansion At Sourland Mountain Preserve Rainbow Hill Celebrates 55-Acre Expansion At Sourland Mountain Preserve
Rainbow Hill Celebrates 55-Acre Expansion At Sourland Mountain Preserve Hikers in  New Jersey are rejoicing at this news. Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve has added 55 acres to its hiking trails, the New Jersey Conservation Foundation announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. There are now 1,205 acres of protected land spanning Hunterdon and Somerset counties. The preserve in the Sourland Mountains of Central Jersey is open to the public and offers sweeping views of the rise known as Rainbow Hill. The expansion was part of a partnership with NJ Conservation and other public and private agencies devoted to the contribution of land preservation. The pres…

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Camden, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Chatted With 14-Year-Old Girl - Turns Out She Was Cop: Camden County Prosecutor NJ Man Chatted With 14-Year-Old Girl - Turns Out She Was Cop: Camden County Prosecutor
NJ Man Chatted With 14-Year-Old Girl - Turns Out She Was Cop: Camden County Prosecutor A 39-year-old Montclair man was arrested and charged after he attempted to have sex with a 14-year-old girl he met online, but it turns out she was law enforcement, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 18. On Friday, Dec. 12, Fred Newman began chatting with the girl, sending "her" multiple explicit photos, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. But the girl was actually an undercover detective from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, MacAulay said. Newman also told "the girl" he wanted to engage in sexual contact, MacAulay said. On Tuesday, Feb. 1…

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