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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Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor
Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor Four people were arrested and charged following an investigation into cocaine being dealt throughout Ocean County, authorities announced Monday, Feb 2. Ibn Moye, a 34-year-old Beachwood resident was identified as a person dealing cocaine throughout the county, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Law enforcement surveilled Moye on Thursday, Jan. 29, conducting a traffic stop as he was driving a black 2025 Chevrolet Impala on Route 80, Billhimer said. A search of his vehicle led to Moye being arrested and charged with possession of five oz. or more of cocaine with intent to d…

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Washington, NJ
Police & Fire
Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says
Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says Two Warren County residents were arrested and charged with possessing and distributing heroin, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 2. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a search warrant was executed in Washington Township on the 100 block of Bowerstown Road, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Alicia Todd, 29 and Jaime Tompkins, 47 were identified as suspects of the investigation and they were arrested, processed and lodged in the Warren County Correctional Center, authorities said. Todd and Tompkins are charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, specifically suspected her…

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Montclair, NJ
Business
Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now' Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now'
Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now' Pineapple Express Barbecue has closed after five years in Montclair, the restaurant announced. The BBQ joint, which operated out of Lackawanna Station, had its last day was Saturday, Jan. 30. In a lengthy post on Instagram announcing the closure, owner Damon Walsh said "running restaurants is brutal right now." "I have been in this industry for 35 years and it has never been so challenging," Walsh said. "Costs are soaring, from the price of beef to insurance and utility rates, with tariffs, inflation, and general economic turmoil impacting small businesses the most – and we are the least eq…

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Sewell-Mantua, NJ
Police & Fire
Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD
Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD A barn in Mantua Township became fully engulfed in flames on Sunday, Feb. 1, authorities said. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the blaze on Heilig Road, the Mantua Township Fire Department said. All animals were safely removed and unharmed prior to firefighters arrival, firefighters said. No injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation by the Mantua Township Fire Marshals Office.

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Newark, NJ
News
$50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big $50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big
$50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big Two Powerball players found the perfect way to end the month of January. Tickets sold in Essex County and Mercer County matched four of the five numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 31. The tickets were sold at Liquor Zone on Broadway in Newark and ShopRite on Route 33 in Hamilton Square. The winning numbers were 2, 8, 14, 40, 63 and the red Powerball was 23.

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Admits To Trying To Murder His Mother: Ocean County Prosecutor NJ Man Admits To Trying To Murder His Mother: Ocean County Prosecutor
NJ Man Admits To Trying To Murder His Mother: Ocean County Prosecutor A 45-year-old Manchester man pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the beating of his mother, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 30. As part of his guilty plea, Joseph Cavallaro is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Friday, June 27, at 12:15 p.m., Manchester police responded to the Pine Acres Manor Mobile Home Community and found a 71-year-old woman with significant injuries to her face and body, Billhimer said. An investigation revealed Cavallaro assaulted his mother inside her home, causing her to lose consciousness and sust…

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Denville, NJ
Police & Fire
Sleeping Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD Sleeping Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD
Sleeping Driver Busted For DUI: Denville PD A 41-year-old Rockaway man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Denville, authorities announced Sunday, Feb. 2. At 9:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 officers responded to Pocono Road and found a driver, later identified as Jesus Ruizhernandez, sleeping behind the steering wheel in a lane of travel, Denville police said. Officers determined Ruizhernandez was intoxicated and he was placed under arrested, police said. Ruizhernandez was charged with driving under the influence, careless driving and reckless driving, police said.

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Man Killed In Wrong-Way Turnpike Crash In Burlington County: NJSP Newark Man Killed In Wrong-Way Turnpike Crash In Burlington County: NJSP
Newark Man Killed In Wrong-Way Turnpike Crash In Burlington County: Njsp A 37-year-old Newark man was killed in a wrong-way crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday, Jan. 29, authorities said. At 8:59 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel after a Toyota SUV, operated by Varlee Kamara, was traveling southbound when it crossed over into the northbound lane and collided with a Freightliner box truck, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Kamara was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The driver of the Freightliner sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains…

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Perth Amboy, NJ
Police & Fire
Perth Amboy Man Arrested In $24K Home Depot Identity Theft Scheme Across Delaware: State Police Perth Amboy Man Arrested In $24K Home Depot Identity Theft Scheme Across Delaware: State Police
Perth Amboy Man Arrested In $24K Home Depot Identity Theft Scheme Across Delaware: State Police A 31-year-old New Jersey man is facing 28 counts of identity theft after police say he used other people's identities to make numerous purchases at The Home Depot stores across Delaware. Last October, a corporate investigator at The Home Depot contacted officers after a suspect, later identified as Christian Pacheco, of Perth Amboy, made 28 visits to The Home Depot locations throughout Delaware, Delaware State Police said. Pacheco told store employees he had forgotten his Home Depot credit card and provided them with a legitimate cardholder’s Social Security number, police said.&n…

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Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Elizabeth Preschooler Dies Of Leukemia: 'Unimaginable' Elizabeth Preschooler Dies Of Leukemia: 'Unimaginable'
Elizabeth Preschooler Dies Of Leukemia: 'Unimaginable' Amelia Carreiro, a student at Wesley Hall Nursery School in Westfield and an Elizabeth resident, recently died of leukemia, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "Amelia brought joy, curiosity, and a bright smile to everyone who knew her. She will always be a cherished part of our school family," Melissa Romelli, who organized the fundraiser said. Amelia's mother Susie is a staff member at the preschool.  "During this unimaginable time, we want to surround Susie and her family with the same care and support she has always given to the children she work…

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