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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Hackettstown, NJ
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Motorcyclist Ejected From Vehicle On Route 80 In Allamuchy: NJSP Motorcyclist Ejected From Vehicle On Route 80 In Allamuchy: NJSP
Motorcyclist Ejected From Vehicle On Route 80 In Allamuchy: Njsp A motorcyclist was injured after a crash on Route 80 in Warren County on Sunday, July 19, authorities said. At 1:29 p.m., troopers responded to Route 80 West after a Yamaha motorcycle lost control of the vehicle, overturned on the right shoulder and was ejected from the vehicle, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Mount Holly, NJ
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Eastampton Air Force Captain Convicted Of Trying To Have Sex With Minor: Feds Eastampton Air Force Captain Convicted Of Trying To Have Sex With Minor: Feds
Eastampton Air Force Captain Convicted Of Trying To Have Sex With Minor: Feds A 31-year-old Eastampton man was convicted of trying to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old girl for sex on Friday, July 17, authorities announced. Gabriel Perez, a captain in the United States Air Force was convicted of attempted enticement and coercion of a minor and attempted transfer of obscene materials to a minor following a five-day trial, United States Attorney Robert Frazer said. Beginning in mid-2024, Perez began talking over Reddit to who he thought was a 14-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover officer,  Frazer said. Within 24 hours of learning of the girl's…

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Lumberton-Hainesport, NJ
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Man Barricaded At Walmart Parking Lot: Lumberton PD Man Barricaded At Walmart Parking Lot: Lumberton PD
Man Barricaded At Walmart Parking Lot: Lumberton PD A man has barricaded himself inside a motorhome at Walmart in Lumberton on Tuesday, July 21, authorities said. Officers are on scene and precautionary measures have been implemented to ensure everyone's safety, Lumberton police said. The incident is isolated to the Walmart parking lot, and there is no known danger to the general public, police said. The public is asked to avoid Walmart area until further notice, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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National Interest
'Shame On You': Video Appears To Show ICE Agents Chased Out Of Mount Laurel Starbucks 'Shame On You': Video Appears To Show ICE Agents Chased Out Of Mount Laurel Starbucks
'Shame On You': Video Appears To Show ICE Agents Chased Out Of Mount Laurel Starbucks Immigration agents were not welcome by customers at a Starbucks in South Jersey last week. A video posted by SJ Solidarity Collective shows people confronting two men they believed to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents  and began heckling them out of the store in Mount Laurel. "You should be ashamed of yourselves!" people yelled at the two men standing in line at Starbucks. "How dare you!" The men slowly turned around and walked out of the store, and one of them appeared to be smirking. The insults continued all the way through the parking lot until they arrived …

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Paramus, NJ
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70 Arrested, 100 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued During World Cup: NJ AG 70 Arrested, 100 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued During World Cup: NJ AG
70 Arrested, 100 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued During World Cup: NJ AG More than 70 people were arrested and nearly 100 people were rescued during New Jersey's anti-human trafficking investigations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, authorities announced Monday, July 20. The stat's Division of Criminal Justice and State Police led an effort that included at least 44 law enforcement agencies involved in the outreach and enforcement activities associated with the World Cup, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Through dozens of distinct operational details that took place on various dates between May and July , law enforcement officers found and assi…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Person Unresponsive Following Rideshare Crash: Bridgeton PD Person Unresponsive Following Rideshare Crash: Bridgeton PD
Person Unresponsive Following Rideshare Crash: Bridgeton PD A person was found unconscious following a crash in Bridgeton Sunday morning, June 19, authorities said. At 3:47 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of West Brigantine Avenue after a vehicle traveling northbound left the lane of travel and crashed into a parked vehicle, Brigantine police said. Police found a passenger who was unconscious and unresponsive, officers said. Lifesaving measures were initiated and he was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The driver, who was operating a rideshare vehicle, was not injured, police said. The crash remains under investigation, poli…

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North Hunterdon, NJ
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Trailer Fire Unleashes Plumes Of Smoke Trailer Fire Unleashes Plumes Of Smoke
Trailer Fire Unleashes Plumes Of Smoke A trailer fire unleashed heavy smoke into the sky in Mansfield on Saturday, July 18, authorities said. At 10:45 a.m. firefighters responded to the parking lot of Weis Markets and saw a trailer and a commercial roller heavily involved in fire, Mansfield Township Fire Company No.1 said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, spending over an hour at the scene, fire officials said.

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Hackettstown, NJ
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Cat Rescued in Two-Alarm Fire In Hackettstown: Firefighters Cat Rescued in Two-Alarm Fire In Hackettstown: Firefighters
Cat Rescued in Two-Alarm Fire In Hackettstown: Firefighters Firefighters battled a multi-alarm fire at an apartment building in Hackettstown Friday, July 17, authorities said. At 5:48 p.m., firefighters responded to 136 Center St. and observed an active fire, the Hackettstown Fire Department said. A second alarm was immediately tolled given the severity of the blaze, firefighters said. Additional units responded and were able to extinguish the fire, firefighters said. A cat was rescued and transported to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, Hackettstown police said. The apartment owner is receiving assistance from the Re…

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Sea Isle City, NJ
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Man Dies After Pulled From Water In Jersey Shore: Beach Patrol Man Dies After Pulled From Water In Jersey Shore: Beach Patrol
Man Dies After Pulled From Water In Jersey Shore: Beach Patrol A man died after he pulled from the water in Sea Isle City on Friday, July 17, authorities said. At 4 p.m., authorities were alerted to a man going under the water, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol said. The lifeguards were able to locate a submerged man and bring him to shore, authorities said.  Life saving measures were initiated by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, Police, Emergency Medical Services and paramedics, authorities said.  The man, who has not been identified, was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.

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Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
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Two Children Killed In Bayville Boat Crash: Report Two Children Killed In Bayville Boat Crash: Report
Two Children Killed In Bayville Boat Crash: Report A 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy were killed in a boat crash in Bayville Sunday, July 19, authorities said. At 9:09 p.m., Tidewater Custom 280, a 30-foot vessel, struck an Intercoastal Waterway channel marker, causing the two kids to be ejected into the water, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Two other occupants located the kids in the water, Marchan said. They were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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