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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Audubon-Mount Ephraim, NJ
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High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report
High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report An 18-year-old high school wrestler was acquitted of manslaughter in Camden County Superior Court on Wednesday, March 24, after he was accused of punching a 46-year-old man, leading to his death. Luke Humphrey, a senior at Delsea High School and member of the wrestling team, was found not guilty by a jury that deliberated for three hours following a three-week trial, NJ.com said. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Humphrey punched Oron Beebe outside a pharmacy in Mount Ephraim, leading to Beebe falling and hitting his head, according to a criminal complaint. Beebe died eight days later. While fa…

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Haddon Township, NJ
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Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD
Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD A dumpster fire spread to two homes in Westmont on Tuesday, March 24, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a fire on the 100 block of East Park Avenue and discovered a dumpster fire located between to two properties, the Westmont Fire Department said.  The fire extended to both structures, firefighters said. The fire is currently under investigation by the Haddon Township Bureau of Fire Prevention, firefighters said.

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Hackettstown, NJ
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Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD
Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD A basement fire occurred in Allamuchy early morning Wednesday, March 25, authorities said. At 4:16 a.m., firefighters responded to Ervey Road for a structure fire, and tolled a first alarm as they reported heavy smoke showing from the structure and confirmed a basement fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said. A handline was advanced to the basement to locate and extinguish the fire, firefighters said. Despite access to the basement being limited and the stairwell being compromised; the bulk of the fire was knocked down, firefighters said. Firefighters cleared the scene at 8:30 a.m., fire …

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say
Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say Five people were arrested and charged following a narcotics investigation in Stafford, authorities announced Tuesday, March 24. The arrests came after officers executed multiple search warrants at residences and a motor vehicle and found heroin, methamphetamine, controlled dangerous substance packaging material and drug paraphernalia, Stafford police said. Everett Salmons, a 69-year-old Manahawkin resident, Cindy Dempsey, a 70-year-old Manahawkin resident, Kevin Keane, a 45-year-old Manahawkin resident, Vincent Buttiglieri, a 45-year-old Manahawkin resident and Amanda Raccuia, a 46-year-old…

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Maplewood, NJ
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Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD
Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD A 47-year-old Phillipsburg woman was arrested and charged with striking the leader of the popular Clinton Bike Bus and fleeing the scene in Maplewood, authorities announced Tuesday, March 24. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, officers responded to Parker Avenue and Orchard Road after a bicyclist, later identified as John Speck, had been struck and dragged by a light colored SUV that fled the scene, continuing southbound on Fernwood Avenue, still dragging the bicycle, Maplewood police said. Speck was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital with traumatic injuries, police said. An inves…

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Middle Township, NJ
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NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD
NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD A 35-year-old Cape May man was arrested and charged for a stabbing committed at a motel in Rio Grande on Monday, March 23, authorities said. At 5:11 p.m., officers responded to the Beach House Motel after a 40-year-old South River man was standing out front when Daniel Thomas arrived at the scene in a vehicle, Middle Township police said. Thomas exited the vehicle armed with a knife and approached the man, stabbing him multiple times, police said. The man tried to flee the area, though Thomas pursued him across Route 9 into a nearby parking lot, where the assault continued, police said. Tho…

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Somerville, NJ
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Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official
Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official An acting chief of detectives has been appointed in Somerset County following the arrest of Francisco Roman on Friday, March 20, authorities announced. Deputy Chief Meredith McKay was named acting chief after Roman, the chief of detectives in the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office was arrested for driving under the influence in Somerville, authorities said. Court records show that Roman was in a black Chevy station wagon when he was stopped for a moving violation on East Main Street in Somerville, and subsequently charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drugs and careles…

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Denville, NJ
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NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor A 65-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged with robbing a bank in Denville on Monday, March 23, authorities said. At 3:58 p.m., officers responded to Bank of America at 125 E. Main St. after a man, later identified as Jason Perlett, entered the bank branch, handed the teller a note demanding money, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Denville Township Police Chief Scott Welsch, and Roxbury Police Chief Matthew Holland said.  No weapon was displayed, authorities said. Perlett exited the b…

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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor A 62-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Matawan, authorities announced Tuesday, March 24. At 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, officers responded to Railroad Plaza and Johnson Street after a taxi driver operating a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country vehicle ran off the lefthand side of the road, struck Osvaldo Dantas and then a telephone pole, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Dantas, was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he later pronounced dead, Santiago said. The crash remains under investigation, Santiago said. 

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
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Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In
Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In Mikie Sherrill visited a popular pizzeria in Atlantic County last week after they were the victim of a burglary. Sherrill stopped by Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield on Thursday, March 19, two days after the restaurant revealed a burglar broke into the restaurant and stole money. The burglar was arrested within hours by Northfield police. At Carluccio's, Sherrill was taught how to make pizza by owner Carlo Citera. Citera taught Sherrill how to roll the pizza with her hands, properly throw it in the air and move in and out of the oven. View this post on Instagr…

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