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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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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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Bullet Discovered In Overhead Bin At Newark Airport Bullet Discovered In Overhead Bin At Newark Airport
Bullet Discovered In Overhead Bin At Newark Airport A bullet was discovered in an overhead bin on a plane at Newark Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 17, United Airlines said. The bullet was found prior to United Airlines Flight 1511 departing Newark for Miami on Tuesday afternoon, the airline said. The flight underwent a security sweep prior to departure, United said. Security personnel cleared the aircraft, which eventually departed for Miami, the airline said.  The flight, which was scheduled to depart for Miami at 2:07 p.m., departed at 4:49 p.m., arriving in Miami at 7:33 p.m., more than two hours late.

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Triple Shooting Outside Newark High School: Police Triple Shooting Outside Newark High School: Police
Triple Shooting Outside Newark High School: Police Three people were shot outside Newark Collegiate Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 17, authorities said. At 8:44 p.m., police responded to Littleton Avenue near 12th Avenue and found a man who had been shot, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, Miranda said. A second victim also arrived at the for treatment, Miranda said. A 16-year-old boy later arrived at the hospital for treatment, Miranda said.  Each victim is in stable condition and each suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Miranda said.

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West Long Branch-Oceanport, NJ
Police & Fire
Deer Rescued After Falling In Ice In Oceanport: FD Deer Rescued After Falling In Ice In Oceanport: FD
Deer Rescued After Falling In Ice In Oceanport: FD A deer was saved after they fell into the ice in Oceanport on Tuesday, Feb. 17, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the Shrewsbury River near Pocano Avenue to rescue the deer, Port-Au-Peck Chemical Hose Volunteer Fire Company said.  Multiple fire departments along with Oceanport police and first aid crews worked hand in hand to safely the rescue the deer and bring it back to shore, firefighters said.

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Fairfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Valentine's Day DUI Wrong Way Driver Arrested On Route 46: Fairfield PD Valentine's Day DUI Wrong Way Driver Arrested On Route 46: Fairfield PD
Valentine's Day DUI Wrong Way Driver Arrested On Route 46: Fairfield PD A 68-year-old Wanaque man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he drove the wrong way on Route 46 in Target on Saturday, Feb. 14, authorities said. At 8:55 p.m., officers observed a silver Nissan Rogue pass his location driving west in the eastbound lanes of Route 46, Fairfield police said.  The vehicle continued the wrong way on the highway before officers finally stopped in the median near 420 Route 46 East, police said. Charles Florance, the driver and only occupant of the car, exhibited signs and symptoms of someone who was under the influence, which i…

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Lawrence Township, NJ
Obituaries
Lawrenceville Dad Ethan Citron Dies 4 Years After Losing Son Lawrenceville Dad Ethan Citron Dies 4 Years After Losing Son
Lawrenceville Dad Ethan Citron Dies 4 Years After Losing Son Support is on the rise for the family of a South Jersey father who died four years after his losing his son. A GoFundMe for the family of Lawrenceville's Ethan Citron had raised $21,000 as of Wednesday, Feb. 18. Citron is survived by his daughters, Brielle and Brianna. He was predeceased by his son, Chase, who died in 2022. Citron died in California and the fundraiser was established to help Brielle and Brianna transport him back to New Jersey. "So he can be laid to rest near his family and friends," Maria Parrella, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Their world has been turne…

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