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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Newark, NJ
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20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday 20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday 20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday
20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday Joshua Iyamu was just 20 years old when he was fatally shot while at a Newark recording studio on Wednesday, Dec. 10. He is survived by his father Victor. A fundraiser has been established to help Victor during his time of time of need. "Joshua...was a kid with a good heart and big dreams," Didi Obikulu, who created the fundraiser said. "He talked often about joining the military, building a better future, and changing his life for the better. Despite the hardships he faced — including losing his mother at a young age — he remained determined, resilient, and full of poten…

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East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Car Thief Jumped Into Pond To Avoid Arrest: East Hanover PD Car Thief Jumped Into Pond To Avoid Arrest: East Hanover PD Car Thief Jumped Into Pond To Avoid Arrest: East Hanover PD
Car Thief Jumped Into Pond To Avoid Arrest: East Hanover PD Five people were arrested after a stolen Audi Q5 was spotted in East Hanover Friday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 1 a.m., officers saw the Audi Q5 stolen out of Newark and a motor vehicle stop was attempted, East Hanover police said. The suspects fled on Ridgedale Avenue northbound toward Route 280, police said. While fleeing, the vehicle struck the curb causing the front tire to go flat, police said. The pursuit continued into surrounding towns until it ended in Montville when the five suspects bailed out of the vehicle, police said. EHPD units quickly apprehended two of the su…

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Washington Township, NJ
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Sewell Man Drove Wife’s Homeland Security Car While Impersonating Officer: Police Sewell Man Drove Wife’s Homeland Security Car While Impersonating Officer: Police Sewell Man Drove Wife’s Homeland Security Car While Impersonating Officer: Police
Sewell Man Drove Wife’s Homeland Security Car While Impersonating Officer: Police A South Jersey man was arrested and charged after pretending to be a Homeland Security police officer, using his wife's car to pull off the ruse, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 12. Just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, officers responded to 207 Strand Ave. in Sewell, for a property check after a Nicholas Cabral, reported a home under construction had their front door open, Washington Township police said. As officers arrived on scene, a marked Homeland Security police vehicle arrived at the same time, police said. Cabral exited the vehicle and identified himself as a Homeland S…

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Asbury Park, NJ
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Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charges Following Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charges Following Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charges Following Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor
Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charges Following Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor An 18-year-old is facing attempted murder charges following a shooting in Asbury Park, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 12. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Asbury Park police responded to the 100 block of Monmouth Avenue and found two men with gunshot wounds, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Tyshan Small, 37, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. A second victim was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury. Santiago said. An investigation determined Jerod Jones, a 32-year-old Neptune City resident, was responsible for the double …

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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Raritan School Board Member Accused Of Transphobic Tweets Walks Out Of Meeting Raritan School Board Member Accused Of Transphobic Tweets Walks Out Of Meeting Raritan School Board Member Accused Of Transphobic Tweets Walks Out Of Meeting
Raritan School Board Member Accused Of Transphobic Tweets Walks Out Of Meeting A school board member in Hunterdon County abruptly walked out of a Board of Education meeting amid allegations of transphobic comments she posted on social media. Rebecca Petersen announced she was recusing herself from the Hunterdon Central Regional High School District Board of Education in Raritan Township at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, more than a month before her three-year term ends. Petersen's term was mired in controversy over accusations that she posted transphobic tweets, according to NJ.com. Petersen has denied the allegations and said a judge overseeing her investigation …

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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood Man Arrested After Fleeing Through Window, Drove On Sidewalk: Police Lakewood Man Arrested After Fleeing Through Window, Drove On Sidewalk: Police Lakewood Man Arrested After Fleeing Through Window, Drove On Sidewalk: Police
Lakewood Man Arrested After Fleeing Through Window, Drove On Sidewalk: Police A 20-year-old Lakewood man was arrested following a vehicle and foot pursuit, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 11. On Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, an officer attempted to stop Ja'Syi Jones after observing him driving a Nissan Rogue on the sidewalk along Ocean Avenue, Lakewood police said. Jones fled onto Regal Court, drove toward a marked patrol vehicle and continued at a high speed through residential driveways, placing nearby civilians in danger, police said. Due to the reckless manner of travel, officers discontinued the pursuit, police said. Officers later responded to Jones' residenc…

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South Brunswick, NJ
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Tesla Recordings Help Catch Newark Man In Crime Spree: South Brunswick Police Tesla Recordings Help Catch Newark Man In Crime Spree: South Brunswick Police Tesla Recordings Help Catch Newark Man In Crime Spree: South Brunswick Police
Tesla Recordings Help Catch Newark Man In Crime Spree: South Brunswick Police A 35-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after committing numerous crimes in South Brunswick, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 11. At 8:45 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, a man driving a Tesla on Catelli Road was confronted by a suspect driving a black Dodge Charger, South Brunswick police said. The Tesla driver said the Dodge pulled into his path and the driver pointed a gun at him, police said. The Tesla driver swerved away and drove off, immediately calling 911, police said. A second 911 caller reported he had just been robbed at gunpoint in the same area, police said. The victim…

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Denville, NJ
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle Outside Denville Hospital: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle Outside Denville Hospital: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle Outside Denville Hospital: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle Outside Denville Hospital: Prosecutor A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Denville on Wednesday, Dec. 10, authorities said. At 5:55 p.m., the pedestrian, who has not been identified, was struck on Pocono Road outside St. Claire's Denville Hospital, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was transported to the nearby hospital with serious injuries, and later pronounced deceased, authorities said. The driver remained on scene and the incident remains under investigation.

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Randolph, NJ
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Randolph Liquor Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Prosecutor Randolph Liquor Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Prosecutor Randolph Liquor Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Prosecutor
Randolph Liquor Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Prosecutor A liquor store in Randolph was robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday, Dec. 10, authorities said. At 9:20 p.m., two suspects entered the liquor store on Route 10 in Randolph, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. One of the suspects confronted an employee in the back of the building, brandishing a firearm, authorities said. The suspect forced the employee into the bathroom, where they were bound with zip ties and duct tape, authorities said. At the same time, the other suspect confronted the employee at the front register, also brandishing a firearm, and demanded money, authorities said.&n…

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National Interest
'Stop Hurting Us': Family Calls For Tenafly Cop's Release After He Shot, Killed Their Son 'Stop Hurting Us': Family Calls For Tenafly Cop's Release After He Shot, Killed Their Son 'Stop Hurting Us': Family Calls For Tenafly Cop's Release After He Shot, Killed Their Son
'Stop Hurting Us': Family Calls For Tenafly Cop's Release After He Shot, Killed Their Son The family of a former New York City police officer who was shot and killed by his own husband is calling for his husband's release from prison. Joseph Grieco, a former Tenafly police officer, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after he was convicted of aggravated manslaughter in the 2023 accidental shooting that left John Kelly dead at their Vernon Township home. On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Grieco and Kelly were in their home after a night out with friends, the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office said. Grieco, who had been drinking, pulled out his gun and began to handle it, despite warnings…

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