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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Washington, NJ
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Police Seek Man Missing For 2+ Weeks Out Of Mansfield Police Seek Man Missing For 2+ Weeks Out Of Mansfield
Police Seek Man Missing For 2+ Weeks Out Of Mansfield A 44-year-old man has been missing from Mansfield Township for two weeks, authorities said. Amer Ahmad was last seen on Main Street in Netcong on Wednesday, Nov. 5, wearing a black jacket with blue jeans and in possession of a black bag and blanket, police said. Anyone who sees Ahmad is asked to contact their local jurisdiction or Mansfield Township Police at 908-852-0003.

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Haddonfield, NJ
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Fire At Haddonfield Commons Under Investigation: Authorities Fire At Haddonfield Commons Under Investigation: Authorities
Fire At Haddonfield Commons Under Investigation: Authorities An early morning blaze left numerous units uninhabitable at Haddonfield Commons on Thursday, Nov. 20, authorities said. Firefighters responded to Haddonfield Commons at 400 North Haddon Ave. at 5:24 a.m., the Borough of Haddonfield said. No injuries were reported as firefighters brought the two-alarm fire under control, authorities said. Twelve units have been deemed uninhabitable due to fire and smoke damage, authorities said. The Red Cross is on location to assist displaced residents with temporary shelter and support services, authorities said. The Camden County Fire Marshal is investi…

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Westfield, NJ
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$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Mountainside 7-Eleven $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Mountainside 7-Eleven
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Mountainside 7-Eleven It was a wonderful Wednesday for a lottery player in Union County. A ticket sold in Mountainside matched all five numbers in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 19, winning $1 million.  The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven on Mountain Avenue. The winning numbers were 10, 31, 49, 51 and 68.

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Morris Plains, NJ
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Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill officially announced her resignation from Congress. Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional istrict, sent a resignation letter to Gov. Phil Murphy this week. Her resignation will take effect Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. "It has been an honor to serve the residents of the 11th Congressional District since 2019. I’ve been proud to fight for our communities, getting shovels in the ground for the Gateway Tunnel project, slashing through red tape on critical flood mitigation projects, protecting Picatinny Arsenal’s mission, and funding community …

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Old Bridge, NJ
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19-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash In Old Bridge: NJSP 19-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash In Old Bridge: NJSP
19-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash In Old Bridge: Njsp A 19-year-old Lakewood resident was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Old Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 19, authorities said. At 4:28 a.m., officers responded to a crash on the Garden State Parkway after a Honda SUV traveling south ran off the roadway to the left, struck multiple trees and became engulfed in flames, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver, Elchonon Fasten, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Yeshiva World News reported. View this post on Instagram The crash re…

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Newark, NJ
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ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time
ICE Raids Newark Business For 2nd Time Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a raid at a business in Newark on Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, authorities said. This was the second time ICE had raided Ocean Seafood Depot at 331 Adams St., having previously visited the site in January. At least 26 ICE agents were at the facility for the 9 a.m. raid, along with several FBI agents, News12 New Jersey reported. In a statement, ICE said they conducted a court executed search warrant as part of an active criminal investigation involving labor operations at Ocean Seafood. ICE said they could not release additional informatio…

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Hamilton Township, NJ
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$56K In Cocaine, $43K In Cash, 4 Handguns: Two Arrested In Hamilton Twp, Prosecutor Says $56K In Cocaine, $43K In Cash, 4 Handguns: Two Arrested In Hamilton Twp, Prosecutor Says
$56K In Cocaine, $43K In Cash, 4 Handguns: Two Arrested In Hamilton Twp, Prosecutor Says Two people were arrested following the seizure of cocaine, handguns and cash, the culmination of an investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Hamilton Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant on the residence of Hedtson Perez at the 200 block of East Franklin Street in Hamilton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Perez was arrested and detained at the residence as officers utilized their K-9 partner, Indy, to conduct a narcotics search, Marbrey said. The search led to …

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Linden, NJ
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Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor
Person Of Interest Sought In Deadly Linden TGI Fridays Stabbing: Prosecutor Officials are attempting to track down a person of interest in a fatal stabbing that occurred at TGI Fridays in Linden, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. The person of interest in the Sunday, Nov. 9 stabbing is described as a Black man, who stands 6'9" and weighs 200 lbs., the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. He has shoulder length hair and dreadlocks and a black/gray patch beard, authorities said. The man, who goes by "D", is approximately 50 years old. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing all black clothing, with no visible tattoos, and Air Jordan 14's …

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Woodbury, NJ
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Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police
Houston Man Arrested For 'Jugging' In Woodbury: Police A 24-year-old Houston man was arrested and charged after he broke into a person's vehicle after they made a trip to the ATM in Woodbury, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19. On Sunday, Oct. 5, officers responded after a person's car window was broken and money was taken, part of a new crime trend called "jugging," popular in the southern United States, Woodbury police said. A jugging is when a suspect conducts surveillance at local banks operating stolen or rented vehicles, police said.  Once the suspects see someone exiting the bank with a bank bag or suspected large sum of money…

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Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
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Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say
Stolen Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine: 4 Arrested, Neptune Twp PD Say Four people were arrested following a search of a home in Neptune Township on Tuesday, Nov. 18 the culmination of a months long investigation, authorities announced. Prior to executing the warrant, the Street Crimes Unit observed Jean Raisin, the target of the investigation, leaving the residence with Miguel Lopez, a 45-year-old Freehold resident, Neptune Township police said. The two men were detained and arrested for active warrants, police said. Raisin was in possession of a handgun stolen from Georgia, heroin, crack cocaine and MDMA, police said. Lopez was found in possession of crack c…

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