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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Willingboro, NJ
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Bomb Threat At Willingboro High School Leads To Early Dismissal Bomb Threat At Willingboro High School Leads To Early Dismissal Bomb Threat At Willingboro High School Leads To Early Dismissal
Bomb Threat At Willingboro High School Leads To Early Dismissal A bomb threat at Willingboro High School led to an early dismissal Tuesday morning, March 31, authorities said. Law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the building and redirected buses and traffic to the Gatanos parking lot, Willingboro Public Schools said. Following the search, all students and staff were dismissed to return home, with instruction continuing virtually, school officials said. "Please be assured that we are using our professional judgment to ensure that students will receive credit for the school day," school officials said. "We appreciate your patience, cooperation,…

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Chatham, NJ
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Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD
Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD A juvenile was arrested and charged after he stole a BMW on Christmas Day last year in Chatham, authorities announced Monday, March 30. Officers responded to a residence to a residence after the juvenile broke into a home and stole the keys to a BMW X7 before taking the vehicle from the driveway, Chatham Borough police said. The vehicle was recovered the next day in Newark, police said. The juvenile was taken into custody on Thursday, March 19, police said. He is charged with residential burglary, , conspiracy to commit burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit motor veh…

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Millville, NJ
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Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: NJDOC Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: NJDOC Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: NJDOC
Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: Njdoc A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with trying to bring contraband into Bayside State Prison, authorities announced Monday, March 30. At 12:22 p.m., special investigations staff arrested the woman, who was not identified after finding her in possession of prescription drugs during a scheduled visit at the prison in Cumberland County, the New Jersey Department of Corrections said.  She had more than five but fewer than 100 doses of the prescription drug and was issued a complaint summons, NJDOC said.

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Washington Township, NJ
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Drunk Tow Truck Carjacker Arrested After Crash: Washington Twp PD Drunk Tow Truck Carjacker Arrested After Crash: Washington Twp PD Drunk Tow Truck Carjacker Arrested After Crash: Washington Twp PD
Drunk Tow Truck Carjacker Arrested After Crash: Washington Twp PD A 27-year-old Mantua resident was arrested and charged after he carjacked a tow truck and crashed it in Washington Township on Monday, March 30, authorities said. A tow truck operator for Riehl's Towing had stopped along Delsea Drive near Dollar General to secure a vehicle on his flatbed, Washington Township police said. While doing so, Dylan Davis entered the tow truck and drove off, causing the operator to fall from the vehicle and sustain injuries, police said. Davis then drove the stolen tow truck erratically, crossing into oncoming traffic and striking two vehicles head on, police said…

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Washington Township, NJ
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Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD
Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD A 19-year-old Lindenwold resident is charged after he organized a large, disruptive car meet at a Kohl's shopping center in Gloucester County, authorities announced Monday, March 30. On Saturday, March 14, officers  received multiple calls reporting loud music, revving engines, vehicles racing and a car meet in the Kohl’s shopping center parking lot at 5851 Route 42 in Turnersville, Washington Township police said. Upon arrival, encountered a large, unsanctioned car meet that had taken over the parking lot during normal business hours without any permits or authorization, police said. …

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Jackson, NJ
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Wildfire Snarls Traffic On Route 195: Forest Fire Service Wildfire Snarls Traffic On Route 195: Forest Fire Service Wildfire Snarls Traffic On Route 195: Forest Fire Service
Wildfire Snarls Traffic On Route 195: Forest Fire Service A wildfire on Route 195 has led to road closures on Monday afternoon, March 30, the New Jersey Fire Service said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it is responding to a wildfire in the area of mile marker 25 on Route 195 in Jackson Township. As a result, westbound lanes are closed from Mile Marker 25 to Mile Marker 20, New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. "Avoid the area," New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. "Please follow directions from emergency personnel."

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North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
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Manhunt Launched For Murder Suspect In Union City Killing: Prosecutor Manhunt Launched For Murder Suspect In Union City Killing: Prosecutor Manhunt Launched For Murder Suspect In Union City Killing: Prosecutor
Manhunt Launched For Murder Suspect In Union City Killing: Prosecutor A 57-year-old North Bergen man remains at large after he was charged with murdering a man in Union City, authorities announced Monday, March 30. Luis Marin is charged with murdering David Pulgarin on Monday, March 23, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Marin also faces multiple weapons charges At 1:50 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at Bergenline Avenue and 44th Street and located Pulgarin with gunshot wounds,  Mello said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2:30 a.m., Mello said. A fundraiser has been…

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
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17-Year-Old Missing In Neptune Twp: Police 17-Year-Old Missing In Neptune Twp: Police 17-Year-Old Missing In Neptune Twp: Police
17-Year-Old Missing In Neptune Twp: Police A 17-year-old boy has been missing in Neptune Township since Saturday, March 28, authorities said. Trezmayne Joyner was last seen on Fisher Avenue wearing a plain black hooded sweatshirt with a small white Nike logo on the left breast, black sweat pants, and black boots, Neptune Township police said. Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact Det. Owen Rosenthal at (732) 988-8000 ext. 422, or the Shift Commander at (732) 988-8000 ext. 432 or call 9-1-1.

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Long Hill, NJ
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50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station 50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station 50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station
50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Morris County. A ticket sold in Stirling matched four numbers plus the Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, March 28, winning $50,000.  The ticket was sold at Lukoil at 1039 Valley Rd. The winning numbers were 11, 42, 43, 59, 61 and the red Powerball was 25.

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Hamilton Township, NJ
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Hamilton Man Murdered Girlfriend: Mercer County Prosecutor Hamilton Man Murdered Girlfriend: Mercer County Prosecutor Hamilton Man Murdered Girlfriend: Mercer County Prosecutor
Hamilton Man Murdered Girlfriend: Mercer County Prosecutor A 29-year-old Hamilton man was charged with murdering his girlfriend, authorities announced Monday, March 30. At 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, officers conducting a welfare check on an apartment on Bradford Avenue found Adeline Alfred, 29, unresponsive in the bedroom, the victim of a physical assault, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey and Hamilton Police Chief Kenneth R. DeBoskey said. Alfred was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Carlos Pean was arrested on Saturday, March 28 in Tinton Falls by members of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regiona…

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