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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Livingston, NJ
Obituaries
Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41 Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41 Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41
Livingston Police Officer Dies Suddenly: Services Set For Brian Baker, 41 Brian Baker, a 41-year-old Livingston police officer died Saturday, Nov. 15, according to his obituary from the Madison Memorial Home website. Baker spent 20 years in law enforcement, beginning his career with the Passaic County Sheriff's Office before joining the Livingston Police Department in 2012, the Livingston PBA said. "He was not only a trusted officer, but a respected colleague and friend whose presence made our law-enforcement family stronger," the Livingston PBA wrote.  "Brian was a great man.." Brian is survived by his wife, Jaclyn, and his two children, Nicolas, 7, and Ow…

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by Sam Barron
Maple Shade, NJ
Breaking News
Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor
Indian Man Brutally Murdered Maple Shade Co-Worker's Wife, Son He Stalked: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Indian man has been identified as a suspect of a Maple Shade 2017 double homicide, authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 18. Nazeer Hameed, who now lives in India but at the time lived in the same apartment complex as the victims, is accused of murdering Sasikala Narra and her 6-year-old son Anish Narra, at their Hamilton Road home on March 23, 2017, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher said. Sasikala's husband, who apparently worked with Hameed at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Teaneck, found her and her so…

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Lakewood, NJ
Breaking News
Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police
Cop Asked For Lakewood Skateboarder's ID — He Spit In His Face Instead: Police An 18-year-old Lakewood resident was arrested and charged after he spat in a police officer's face during a dispute at a construction zone on Monday, Nov. 17. Detective Stephen Nickens was working a traffic assignment at the construction site when he saw Shmaya Schreiber riding his skateboard through an active lane shift, police said. Nickens issued several commands directing Schreiber to exit the roadway for his safety, but Schreiber ignored him, police said. When Nickens attempted to stop Schreiber from obtaining his identification for the issuance of a summons, the skateboarder became c…

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Linden, NJ
Breaking News
Man Hit By Car Trying To Cross 8 Lanes Of Traffic: Linden PD Man Hit By Car Trying To Cross 8 Lanes Of Traffic: Linden PD Man Hit By Car Trying To Cross 8 Lanes Of Traffic: Linden PD
Man Hit By Car Trying To Cross 8 Lanes Of Traffic: Linden PD A 67-year-old Linden man is in critical condiiton after he was struck by a car while crossing eight lanes of traffic on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to West Edgar Road (Routes 1 and 9) at Smith Street after the man was struck by a black 2019 Honda Accord while attempting to cross eight lanes of traffic on Route 1 and Route 9, Linden police said. The man was transported to Newark University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Cherry Hill, NJ
Breaking News
Cherry Hill Restaurateur Committed Tax Fraud: AG Cherry Hill Restaurateur Committed Tax Fraud: AG Cherry Hill Restaurateur Committed Tax Fraud: AG
Cherry Hill Restaurateur Committed Tax Fraud: AG A 57-year-old South Jersey restaurant owner has been indicted on tax fraud charges, authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 18. Andrew Cosenza Jr., who owned The Bistro at Cherry Hill in the Cherry Hill Mall, is charged with eight counts of filing a false or fraudulent tax return and eight counts of failing to turn over collected, withheld taxes, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. An investigation into The Bistro began in 2023 by the New Jersey Division of Taxation’s Office of Criminal Investigation, Platkin said. Cosenza did not remit the proper amount of sales tax to the Division of Taxa…

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Linden, NJ
Breaking News
Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit: Police Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit: Police Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit: Police
Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit: Police A 24-year-old Linden man and a 17-year-old were arrested and charged with stealing a motor vehicle in Fairfield on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 1:52 a.m., a police officer was flagged down by a man who said his vehicle had stolen earlier in the day and he was tracking it in the area, Fairfield police said. Police tracked down the black Audi Q7 on Phillip Drive, officers said. The Audi drove toward a marked patrol car and struck the passenger side front bumper before driving away, police said. A pursuit ensued as the vehicle traveled down Hollywood Avenue toward Horseneck Road befo…

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by Sam Barron
Mount Olive, NJ
Breaking News
Serial Thief Busted 2x In One Day In Mt. Olive, This Time With Stolen Car: PD Serial Thief Busted 2x In One Day In Mt. Olive, This Time With Stolen Car: PD Serial Thief Busted 2x In One Day In Mt. Olive, This Time With Stolen Car: PD
Serial Thief Busted 2x In One Day In Mt. Olive, This Time With Stolen Car: PD A 48-year-old North Bergen man was arrested and charged with stealing a car and a computer, the same day he was arrested for stealing from a tip jar at a deli, authorities in Mt Olive announced Monday, Nov. 17. On Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m., officers observed an unoccupied Hyundai Sonata running in the parking lot of the Delta gas station, Mount Olive police said. The vehicle had been stolen out of North Bergen, police said. A stolen MacBook was also found in the car, police said. An investigation determined Mohammad Salem, arrested earlier that day but now lodged in Passaic County had…

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by Sam Barron
Roselle, NJ
Breaking News
Two Dozen Displaced In 5-Alarm Fire: Roselle FD Two Dozen Displaced In 5-Alarm Fire: Roselle FD Two Dozen Displaced In 5-Alarm Fire: Roselle FD
Two Dozen Displaced In 5-Alarm Fire: Roselle FD One firefighter was injured and at least 24 people were displaced following a five-alarm fire in Roselle on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of East 9th Street and immediately encountered heavy fire conditions involving the home, Roselle Fire Chief Christopher Laba said. Due to the volume of fire and rapid spread, crews established an exterior attack and began operating multiple hose lines to protect exposures and bring the fire under control, Laba said. The heavy blaze necessitated additional alarms, and mutual aid was requested throughout Union C…

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Washington Township, NJ
Breaking News
15-Year-Old Seriously Injured In E-Motorcycle Crash: Washington Twp Police 15-Year-Old Seriously Injured In E-Motorcycle Crash: Washington Twp Police 15-Year-Old Seriously Injured In E-Motorcycle Crash: Washington Twp Police
15-Year-Old Seriously Injured In E-Motorcycle Crash: Washington Twp Police A 15-year-old on an e-motorcycle was seriously injured in a crash in Washington Township on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 4:23 p.m., officers responded to Gantton Road after the 15-year-old was traveling uphill when a bright sun glare obstructed his visibility, causing him to strike the back of an Acura, Washington Township police said. The Acura driver told officers he slowed for a disabled vehicle on the shoulder with hazard lights activated when he was struck from behind, police said. The 15-year-old reported both of his wrists were broken, police said. The Talaria Sting MX3 60V…

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Toms River Cop Admits Role In Burglary, Will Leave Force: Prosecutor Toms River Cop Admits Role In Burglary, Will Leave Force: Prosecutor Toms River Cop Admits Role In Burglary, Will Leave Force: Prosecutor
Toms River Cop Admits Role In Burglary, Will Leave Force: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Toms River police officer pleaded guilty to breaking into a home in Berkeley Township in April, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 17. As part of her guilty plea, Rebecca Sayegh must resign from the Toms River Township Police Department and is barred from any future public employment in the State of New Jersey, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Friday, April 25 at 11:20 p.m., Berkeley Township police responded to Evernhan Avenue after Sayegh, who was off-duty at the time, smashed the front glass door and entered a residence, Billhimer said. Sayegh also damage…

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