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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Denville, NJ
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Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD
Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD A 32-year-old Haledon woman was arrested and charged with driving drunk in Denville, authorities announced Monday, July 27. At 11:22 p.m., on Friday, July 24, officers conducted a traffic stop after observing several motor vehicle violations, Denville police said. During the course of the stop, officers determined Krystell Maldonado was driving while intoxicated, police said. Maldonado was issued summonses for driving while intoxicated, careless driving and reckless driving, police said.

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD
Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD Three people were arrested for drugs following a traffic stop near Walmart in Manahawkin, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, a drug enforcement unit pulled over a vehicle near 525 Route 72 West, Stafford police said. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined Kristina Gordon, a 51-year-old Barnegat resident, had two active no-bail warrants for her arrest, police said. During a search incident to Gordon's arrest, detectives recovered a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and multiple pills believed to be clonazepam a.k.a. klonopon, police said. Go…

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Florence-Roebling, NJ
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Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT An overturned tractor trailer has snarled traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike in South Jersey Tuesday, July 28, authorities said. At 8:33 a.m., the tractor trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike - Pennsylvania extension westbound exiting at Route 130 in Florence Township heading southbound, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The left lane on Route 130 south is blocked, NJ DOT said.

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Trenton, NJ
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8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor 8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor
8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor Eight people have been arrested and charged in Mercer County following an investigation into online child exploitation as part of "Operation Guardian Angel," authorities announced Monday, July 27. Law enforcement targeted individuals using social media applications to exploit and prey upon children, focusing on identifying and apprehending people who used online platforms to engage in unlawful communications and activities involving minors, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Those arrested include: Jose Adolfo Samayoa Ortiz, a 51-year-old Plainfield residen…

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Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor A Jersey City man is charged  with murdering his sister, authorities announced Monday, July 27 At 11:40 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Jersey City police responded to a domestic dispute on Woodlawn Avenue after Yanesha Bradley, 47, was assaulted by her brother Alerjuan, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Yanesha was transported to Jersey City Medical Center and was pronounced dead on Friday, June 5, Mello said . A medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from blunt force injuries, Mello said. Alerjuan is charged with murder in the first degree, Mello said.

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Mullica Hill-Harrison, NJ
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Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30 Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30
Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30 Jovan Stalworth, Jr, a 19-year-old Mullica Township resident, was shot and killed on Friday, July 24, authorities said Now his grieving father, Jovan Stalworth, Sr. has established a GoFundMe to honor his son. "There are no words to describe the pain of losing a child," Stalworth wrote. "Junior was only 19 years old, and our family is struggling to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Anyone who knew Junior knew his smile, his kind heart, and the respect and love he showed to everyone around him." Mullica police res…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor
Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Atlantic City, authorities announced Monday, July 27. On Sunday, Sept. 28, Atlantic City police responded to Adriatic Avenue after a woman was dragged into a Chrysler 3000 by Lucas Moran, a Dunmore resident, who was wielding a knife, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.  As Moran attempted to drag the woman back into the vehicle, the woman’s mother prevented him from doing so, authorities said. The woman was able to escape and Moran then fled westbound toward Absecon Boulevard in his vehicle, auth…

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Edgewater Park-Beverly, NJ
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Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a sensational Sunday for a lottery player in Burlington County A ticket sold in Edgewater Park matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, July 26, splitting the $2,079,222 jackpot with a lotto player in Essex County. Each ticket is worth $1,039,611. The ticket was sold at C & C Deli Market at 925 Woodlane Rd.  The winning numbers were 03, 12, 19, 34 and 40. The Bullseye was 40 and the XTRA was 03.

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
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1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD 1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD
1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD One person was injured in a fire in Pleasantville on Saturday, July 25, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 100 block of West Glendale Avenue and were met with heavy fire from a two-family home, the Pleasantville Fire Department said. Firefighters mounted an aggressive offensive attack and brought the fire under control at 2:10 p.m.,  holding the fire to the building of origin, fire officials said. One resident suffered minor injuries and was treated and transported to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. A dog and cat were also rescued and returned to their family, firefi…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino
Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino There will be no big winners at Ocean Casino Resort Monday, July 27. A water pipe burst at the Atlantic City casino has caused gaming to be canceled for the time being, including slots, table games and sports betting, the casino said on social media. The hotel is operating at limited capacity, bur restaurants, pools and other amenities are still available, the casino said on social media. The $30,000 Slot Tournament scheduled for 1pm-8pm has been cancelled.

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