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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Ventnor-Margate, NJ
Police & Fire
Burglars At Large After Break-In In Longport: PD Burglars At Large After Break-In In Longport: PD
Burglars At Large After Break-In In Longport: PD Multiple burglars are at large after a break-in in Atlantic County on Saturday, May 30, authorities said. Overnight, two burglars wearing dark clothing and face coverings were observed moving through the neighborhood at North Evergreen Road and Winchester Avenue and attempting to access property, Longport police said. During the incident, a bicycle was stolen from a residential garage. The suspects were last seen traveling northbound on Evergreen Avenue toward Sunset Avenue, police said. Residents with exterior surveillance cameras in the area are encouraged to review footage recorded betw…

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD A 42-year-old Egg Harbor Township woman was critically injured in a crash while riding a motorcycle on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Tilton Road and the Black Horse pike after a Hummer exiting the Harbor Square Mall, pulled out directly in front of a 2017 Honda motorcycle, Egg Harbor Township police said. The motorcyclist attempted to break and swerve however her bike struck the driver's side of the Hummer, ejecting her from the vehicle, officers said. She sustained critical injuries from the crash and was transferred to a nearby trauma unit, police …

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Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says
Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says A 41-year-old Cape May Court House man was arrested and hit with numerous drug charges, authorities announced Monday, June 1. On Friday, May 29, a search warrant was executed at James Murray's residence and vehicle, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, .38-caliber handgun ammunition, and various items of paraphernalia, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Middle Township Police Department Chief Tracey Super said. Murray was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute MDM…

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash In West Deptford: NJSP NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash In West Deptford: NJSP
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash In West Deptford: Njsp A 27-year-old Westville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 295 in West Deptford on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 12:46 p.m., troopers responded to Route 295 south after a Carlos Romero-Guzman was operating his Harley Davidson motorcycle when it lost directional control and he was ejected, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Romero-Guzman was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD
Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD A 33-year-old Freehold man was arrested and charged after he stole a cell phone in Lakewood, authorities announced. Nicholas Shapiro was arrested on Friday, May 29 after stealing the phone from a store in Lakewood, Lakewood police said. He was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant with assistance from the Tinton Falls Police Department, police said. During the intake process at the Ocean County Jail, corrections officers recovered a quantity of suspected cocaine from Shapiro's possession, police said. As a result, additional narcotics charges were filed, police said.

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Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Branch Man Assaulted Police Officer: Lakewood PD Long Branch Man Assaulted Police Officer: Lakewood PD
Long Branch Man Assaulted Police Officer: Lakewood PD  A 24-year-old Long Branch man was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer in Lakewood, authorities announced Monday, June 1. At 2:08 a.m., officers responded to 2nd Street and Clifton Avenue for a disturbance and encountered Jonathan Lopez-Perez, who actively resisted arrest and assaulted law enforcement during the incident, Lakewood police said. He was ultimately taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest, police said.

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Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Boy Missing After Going Swimming In Wildwood: Police 14-Year-Old Boy Missing After Going Swimming In Wildwood: Police
14-Year-Old Boy Missing After Going Swimming In Wildwood: Police A search is continuing for a 14-year-old Philadelphia boy who went missing after entering the water in Wildwood on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 1:26 p.m., officers were flagged down after a swimmers were in distress at Schellenger Avenue and the Beach in Wildwood, Wildwood police said. First responders rushed to the scene and assisted three swimmers out of the water, though a 14-year-old, later identified by his family as Davaris Carter III, was still missing. Personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police assisted with the search, police said. After two hours of s…

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
Police & Fire
Prostitution Uncovered At Kenvil Massage Parlor: Prosecutor Prostitution Uncovered At Kenvil Massage Parlor: Prosecutor
Prostitution Uncovered At Kenvil Massage Parlor: Prosecutor Two people were arrested after an illicit massage parlor on Route 46 was busted, authorities announced Monday, June 1. An investigation determined prostitution was being offered at 46 Pine Tree Spa at 694 Route 46 in Kenvil, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Roxbury Police Chief Mathew Holland said. Eongeun Ju, a 57-year-old Flushing resident, who oversaw the spa, made money off the sex acts performed at the business, authorities said. A search warrant led to the seizure of methamphetamine and $8,000 in cash, authorities said. Ju is …

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Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Shot, Killed In Elizabeth: Prosecutor Man Shot, Killed In Elizabeth: Prosecutor
Man Shot, Killed In Elizabeth: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Elizabeth man was shot and killed on Saturday, May 30, authorities said. Elizabeth police responded to Caldwell Place and found Franklin Mendez with a gunshot wound, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Union City, NJ
Police & Fire
Union City Man Charged In Deadly Hit, Run Jersey City Crash: Prosecutor Union City Man Charged In Deadly Hit, Run Jersey City Crash: Prosecutor
Union City Man Charged In Deadly Hit, Run Jersey City Crash: Prosecutor A 36-year-old Union City man was arrested and charged following a fatal hit and run crash in Jersey City, authorities announced Monday, June 1. At 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, Jersey City police responded to Tonnelle Avenue near North Street and found Margarito Avendano-Sanchez, a 63-year-old Hoboken resident, dead at the scene after being struck by a vehicle, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Wilson Sanchez, the driver, did not remain at the scene, Mello said. He was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death, endangering an injured vict…

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