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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Freehold, NJ
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Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor
Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Freehold Borough man was arrested and charged with shooting two people this week, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 19. At 1:26 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Freehold Borough police responded to Jackson Street and found a woman with a gunshot wound, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital where she received medical treatment for her injury, Santiago said. A second victim was transported to the hospital, treated and released for a non-life threatening injury, Santiago said. Jordan Woolfolk is charged with two counts o…

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Sparta, NJ
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Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice: Sparta PD Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice: Sparta PD Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice: Sparta PD
Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice: Sparta PD A 10-yearold Labrador named Sunkiss was rescued by a Sparta police officer after falling through the ice on Wednesday, Dec. 17. After Sunkiss, who was out with her brother, 4-year-old Bruno, fell into the ice, Patrolman Michael Poon put on the department's ice rescue gear and headed out to Lake Mohawk near Rainbow Trail, Sparta police said. Poon crawled out onto the ice to reach the dog, entering the icy water and pushing Sunkiss back onto the ice, ensuring she made it safely onto dry land, police said. "We are incredibly grateful for Ptl. Poon’s courage and dedication, and we also want to…

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Mendham-Chester, NJ
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Heroin, Crack Cocaine: Driver Arrested After Welfare Check, Mendham Twp Police Say Heroin, Crack Cocaine: Driver Arrested After Welfare Check, Mendham Twp Police Say Heroin, Crack Cocaine: Driver Arrested After Welfare Check, Mendham Twp Police Say
Heroin, Crack Cocaine: Driver Arrested After Welfare Check, Mendham Twp Police Say A 57-year-old Totowa man was arrested and charged after numerous drugs were found in his possession during a welfare check in Mendham Township, authorities announced this week. On Friday, Dec. 12, officers conducted a welfare check on a parked vehicle at Mendham Road near Sunrise Lake, Mendham Township police said. The driver observed signs of impairment due to illicit narcotic use, police said. A search of the vehicle yielded criminal charges for possession of heroin, possession of crack cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. The man was also charged with being u…

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Rockaway, NJ
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$200K! Powerball Player In Rockaway Wins Big $200K! Powerball Player In Rockaway Wins Big $200K! Powerball Player In Rockaway Wins Big
$200K! Powerball Player In Rockaway Wins Big Powerball players in Morris and Monmouth counties had a little extra holiday cheer. Tickets sold in Rockaway and on the Lotto.com app matched four white balls, the Powerball and the multiplier in the drawing held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, winning $200,000. One of the tickets was sold at QuickChek on West Main Street in Rockaway and the other was sold on the Lotto.com app in Monmouth County The winning numbers were 25, 33, 53, 62, and 66. The Power Ball was 17, and the multiplier was 04. 

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Atlantic City Mayor Acquitted Of Child Abuse Charges: Reports Atlantic City Mayor Acquitted Of Child Abuse Charges: Reports Atlantic City Mayor Acquitted Of Child Abuse Charges: Reports
Atlantic City Mayor Acquitted Of Child Abuse Charges: Reports Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small was acquitted on charges he abused his daughter on Thursday, Dec. 18, according to numerous published reports. "Thank you, Jesus!" Small yelled as the verdict was delivered, according to Breaking AC. "Thank you, jury!" Small was accused of assaulting with his daughter with a broom during an argument in January 2024, charges Smith has always denied. The jury deliberated for 2.5 days before clearing Small of all the charges. Small testified in his own defense during the trial where he detailed how his relationship with his daughter deteriorated, calling what h…

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Jersey City, NJ
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17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City Friday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 5:10 p.m., officers responded to an apartment of Rose Avenue and found Al-Jahmir Curry, a 16-year-old Beaver Falls, Pa. resident with a gunshot wound to the upper body, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Curry was pronounced dead at the scene and his death was determined to be a homicide, Mello said. The 17-year-old is charged as a juvenile with aggravated manslaughter, multiple weapons offenses and tampering with physical evidence, Mello said…

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North Plainfield, NJ
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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 22: North Plainfield PD Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 22: North Plainfield PD Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 22: North Plainfield PD
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 22: North Plainfield PD A pedestrian is in serious condition after they were struck by a vehicle in North Plainfield on Thursday, Dec. 18, authorities said. At 5:13 a.m., officers responded to Route 22 and Gray Street after a 2024 Volkswagen driven by a 42-year-old Elizabeth man was heading westbound when it struck a pedestrian crossing Route 22, North Plainfield police said. The victim was subsequently treated and transported to a nearby hospital after sustaining multiple serious injuries, police said.  The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Gloucester Township, NJ
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$31K: Gloucester Twp Man Defrauded SNAP, Prosecutor Says $31K: Gloucester Twp Man Defrauded SNAP, Prosecutor Says $31K: Gloucester Twp Man Defrauded SNAP, Prosecutor Says
$31K: Gloucester Twp Man Defrauded SNAP, Prosecutor Says A 36-year-old Gloucester Township man was arrested and charged with using stolen identities to obtain thousands of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 18. Last July, the Camden County Board of Social Services alerted the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office to numerous SNAP applications submitted under different individuals using the same residential address and phone number, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. An investigation revealed Andre Streater submitted SNAP applications using identifying in…

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Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Man Dead After Hit By Vehicle: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Dead After Hit By Vehicle: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Dead After Hit By Vehicle: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Dead After Hit By Vehicle: Prosecutor A 61-year-old Jersey City man died after he was struck by a car on Sunday, Dec. 14, authorities said. At 9:15 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at Mallory Avenue and Communipaw Avenue and found Luis Caisaguano with life-threatening injuries, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, Dec. 17, Mello said. The striking vehicle remained at the scene, Mello said. The incident remains under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit wit…

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Serial Car Burglar Busted Three Times In Two Days: Stafford Police Serial Car Burglar Busted Three Times In Two Days: Stafford Police Serial Car Burglar Busted Three Times In Two Days: Stafford Police
Serial Car Burglar Busted Three Times In Two Days: Stafford Police A 20-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested multiple times in Stafford for breaking into vehicles, authorities announced this week. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, at midnight, officers responded to the Manahawkin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Route 70 after Jose Amaro entered an employee's car and drove off with it before returning to the parking lot several minutes later, Stafford police said. Amaro was located in a nearby gazebo where he was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle, police said. The next day, at 5:30 p.m., officers responded to 691 Washington Ave. for a report of a suspicious …

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