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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Elizabeth, NJ
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Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities
Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities A person was killed in a two-car crash in Elizabeth Tuesday night, April 21, authorities said. The crash occurred on the 1100 block of Elizabeth Avenue. The person killed has not been identified and was the sole occupant of their vehicle, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said.  The second vehicle was occupied by two people who remained at the scene, authorities said. The crash remains under active investigation, police said.

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Union, NJ
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Union Deacon Scammed Woman Out Of $500K In Kentucky: Police Union Deacon Scammed Woman Out Of $500K In Kentucky: Police Union Deacon Scammed Woman Out Of $500K In Kentucky: Police
Union Deacon Scammed Woman Out Of $500K In Kentucky: Police A 43-year-old Union man was arrested and charged in Kentucky on Monday, April 20, for scamming a woman out of $500,000, authorities said. A woman reported to officers she had been the victim of a romance scam for three years, losing $500,000, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky police said. After her son reported the scam, the scammer, Ephraim Udouso, demanded money to prevent a hired hit on her son, police said. During the extortion attempt, Udouso accidentally revealed his address in Kentucky, prompting a search warrant, police said. Investigators seized multiple cell phones, computers, ledgers,…

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Egg Harbor City, NJ
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2 Busted In Narcotics Probe: Egg Harbor City PD 2 Busted In Narcotics Probe: Egg Harbor City PD 2 Busted In Narcotics Probe: Egg Harbor City PD
2 Busted In Narcotics Probe: Egg Harbor City PD Two people were arrested and charged following a narcotics investigation in Egg Harbor City, authorities announced Tuesday, April 21. Officers executed a search warrant a residence on the 500 block of St. Louis Avenue on Friday, April 17, Egg Harbor City police said. Kody Ryan, 37, and Jamie Winters, 43, were arrested, police said. They were charged with possession of a handgun, possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances and four counts of receiving stolen property, police said. Winters is also a wanted person by both the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office and autho…

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Readington Township, NJ
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Woman Airlifted After 2-Car Crash On Route 22: Readington Twp PD Woman Airlifted After 2-Car Crash On Route 22: Readington Twp PD Woman Airlifted After 2-Car Crash On Route 22: Readington Twp PD
Woman Airlifted After 2-Car Crash On Route 22: Readington Twp PD A 58-year-old Bayville woman was airlifted following a crash on Route 22 on Monday, April 20, authorities said. At 4:26 p.m., first responders responded to Route 22 at Main Street in Readington Township after a 2025 Honda Accord, operated by a 29-year-old Pittstown woman and a 2021 Infiniti QX50, operated by the Bayville woman were involved in the crash, Readington Township police said. The Bayville woman sustained serious injuries and was flown by the New Jersey State Police NorthSTAR Medevac to an area trauma center, police said. The driver of the Honda was transported to a near…

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North Hunterdon, NJ
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19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Vehicle: Lebanon Twp PD 19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Vehicle: Lebanon Twp PD 19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Vehicle: Lebanon Twp PD
19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Vehicle: Lebanon Twp PD A 19-year-old Glen Gardner resident was killed in a crash in Lebanon Township on Saturday, April 18, authorities said. At 9:20 p.m., officers responded to 477 Route 513 located Michael Vasquez-Chicaiza in a grassy area after he had been ejected from his motorcycle, Lebanon Township police said. He was unresponsive, police said. Vasquez-Chicaiza was transported to Hunterdon Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Born in Ecuador, he later moved with his parents, Edison and Lilian to New Jersey, graduating from Voorhees High School and attending Raritan Valley Community College, accordi…

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Lawrence Township, NJ
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Wrong Way Dirt Bike Rider Crashed Into Kid On Bicycle: Lawrence PD Wrong Way Dirt Bike Rider Crashed Into Kid On Bicycle: Lawrence PD Wrong Way Dirt Bike Rider Crashed Into Kid On Bicycle: Lawrence PD
Wrong Way Dirt Bike Rider Crashed Into Kid On Bicycle: Lawrence PD A 21-year-old Lawrence Township man was arrested and charged after he crashed his dirt bike into a juvenile riding a bicycle, authorities announced Tuesday, April 21. At 8:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, officers responded to 2083 Lawrence Rd. after Keith Terwilliger was operating a gas-powered dirt bike northbound on the southbound sidewalk and crashed head-on into the boy riding a bicycle, Lawrence Township police said. The boy was riding his bicycle southbound on the same sidewalk, police said. He sustained serious bodily injuries and was transported to Capital Health Regional Hospita…

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
80 Marijuana Vending Machines Seized, Toms River Man Behind Them All Arrested: Cops 80 Marijuana Vending Machines Seized, Toms River Man Behind Them All Arrested: Cops 80 Marijuana Vending Machines Seized, Toms River Man Behind Them All Arrested: Cops
80 Marijuana Vending Machines Seized, Toms River Man Behind Them All Arrested: Cops More than 80 marijuana vending machines operating in unlicensed New Jersey businesses were seized and a Toms River owner was arrested after a sweeping multi-county investigation, authorities said Wednesday, April 22. A more than two-year investigation, spearheaded by the Ocean County and Monmouth County Prosecutor Offices, identified Ben Gross as the owner of "Barbwire," a company that owned vending machines that dispense marijuana products across the state, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The vending machines were located…

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Trenton, NJ
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Trenton Woman Shot Man In Front Of Children: Police Trenton Woman Shot Man In Front Of Children: Police Trenton Woman Shot Man In Front Of Children: Police
Trenton Woman Shot Man In Front Of Children: Police A 28-year-old Trenton woman was taken into custody after she shot a man in the abdomen, authorities announced Tuesday, April 21. At 3:58 p.m. ,on Monday, March 9, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 55 Hobart Ave. and located a gunshot victim in the parking lot of 1242 Hamilton Ave., Trenton police said. A 27-year-old Hispanic man was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, police said. The shooting occurred while children was present and a residence was hit by gunfire, police said. Shantell Lynch was identified as the suspect…

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New Brunswick, NJ
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Woman Sexually Assaulted At Rutgers: Police Woman Sexually Assaulted At Rutgers: Police Woman Sexually Assaulted At Rutgers: Police
Woman Sexually Assaulted At Rutgers: Police A sexual assault at Rutgers University is under investigation, authorities announced Tuesday, April 21. The assault occurred between 5:04 a.m. and 5:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 in Rutgers Lot 26, located at 21 Bartlett St. in New Brunswick, Rutgers police said. The woman, who is affiliated with Rutgers, said she was approached by a man while standing outside of her vehicle in the parking lot, police said. The two engaged in conversation prior to entering the woman's vehicle, wherein she reported that she was sexually assaulted, police said. The description of the man is limited, pol…

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National Interest
Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Ekes Out 28th Straight Win Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Ekes Out 28th Straight Win Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Ekes Out 28th Straight Win
Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Champ Ekes Out 28th Straight Win New Jersey's Jamie Ding has dominated the competition as he's racked up "Jeopardy!" win after "Jeopardy!" win. But two contestants, one from Philadelphia and the other from Wallingford, Connecticut, gave him all he could handle. But the Lawrenceville resident still managed to win, his 28th victory in a row, 5th all time in "Jeopardy!" history. Ding has now won $774,601, ranking 5th all time, and his winning streak is a record for New Jersey residents. Lydia Sekscenski, a sales representative from Wallingford, took the fight to Ding early, but Ding ended up dominating the "Jeopardy!" round, …

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