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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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Threatened To Blow Up, Shoot Employees At Flemington Lowe's: Prosecutor NJ Man Threatened To Blow Up, Shoot Employees At Flemington Lowe's: Prosecutor
NJ Man Threatened To Blow Up, Shoot Employees At Flemington Lowe's: Prosecutor A 45-year-old East Amwell man was arrested and charged after he threatened to blow up and shoot employees and customers at a Lowe's in Flemington, authorities announced Friday, May 15. On Tuesday May 12, Raritan Township police were notified by a Lowe’s employee that the Lowe’s corporate call center reported receiving a threatening phone call from Peter Randolph, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Raritan Township Police Department Chief Al Payne said. Randolph had purchased a lawn mower from that location and was dissatisfied with the purchase, authorities said…

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Burlington, NJ
Police & Fire
13 Arrested In NJ Human Trafficking Ring: AG 13 Arrested In NJ Human Trafficking Ring: AG
13 Arrested In NJ Human Trafficking Ring: AG Thirteen people throughout New Jersey have been arrested for their role in a human trafficking ring, authorities announced Friday, May 15. An investigation by the state police's Human Trafficking Unit  investigated the activities of a human trafficking ring operating across multiple counties in New Jersey, including Middlesex, Ocean, Camden, and Burlington, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Shalaby Hicks, a Pennsauken resident and Nathaniel Clay, a Mount Laurel resident, ran a human trafficking “program” in which women they employed engaged in commercial sex acts on their behal…

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Ventnor-Margate, NJ
News
Child Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle: Margate PD Child Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle: Margate PD
Child Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle: Margate PD A child riding an electric powered vehicle was struck by a vehicle in Margate Thursday, May 14, authorities said. At 6 p.m., officers responded to the crash at Jerome and Fulton Avenues, Margate City police said. The child was evaluated by paramedics on scene who directed the juvenile be transported via New Jersey State Police helicopter to Cooper Hospital in Camden for further treatment, police said. The child was discharged from the hospital late Thursday evening and is home recovering, the Margate City Fire Department said. The driver of the involved vehicle remained on scene and cooper…

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Linden, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Arrested For Stabbing Teen At Linden Park: Union County Police Three Arrested For Stabbing Teen At Linden Park: Union County Police
Three Arrested For Stabbing Teen At Linden Park: Union County Police Three people have been arrested and charged following a stabbing at Wheel Park in Linden, authorities announced this week. At 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, officers responded to the park and found a 14-year-old stabbed in the back, Union County police said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. An investigation led to the arrest of Jaquan Roberts and Kayla Oliveira, Linden residents and a juvenile suspect, police said. Roberts is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a weapon and endangerin…

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Galloway, NJ
Police & Fire
Galloway Man Admits To Running Into Woods During Search Warrant, Stealing Car: Prosecutor Galloway Man Admits To Running Into Woods During Search Warrant, Stealing Car: Prosecutor
Galloway Man Admits To Running Into Woods During Search Warrant, Stealing Car: Prosecutor A 44-year-old Galloway man pleaded then running into the woods to avoid police, authorities announced Thursday, May 14, authorities said. Jesse Winters pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle, burglary and obstruction, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. He is expected to be sentenced to three years in prison, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, Galloway police executed a search warrant at his property on West Morton Avenue, authorities said. Winters obstructed the investigation by attempting to flee the residence into the woods where he was ultimately ar…

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Perth Amboy, NJ
Police & Fire
Person Shot In Perth Amboy: Police Person Shot In Perth Amboy: Police
Person Shot In Perth Amboy: Police A person was shot in Perth Amboy Thursday evening, May 14, authorities said. At 6:14 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at Water Street near Bayview Park and found one person injured, Perth Amboy police said. The person was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition, police said. Preliminary information indicates there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said.

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
Police & Fire
West Deptford Man Chatted With 14-Year-Old Girl - Who Was Actually A Cop: Prosecutor West Deptford Man Chatted With 14-Year-Old Girl - Who Was Actually A Cop: Prosecutor
West Deptford Man Chatted With 14-Year-Old Girl - Who Was Actually A Cop: Prosecutor A 46-year-old West Deptford man was arrested and charged after he tried to meet an underage girl for sex after chatting online, authorities announced Thursday, May 14. John Remsing was chatting with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover detective from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. During the conversation, Remsing arranged a meeting in Haddon Township for the purpose of having sex, MacAulay said. On Tuesday, May 12, Remsing was taken into custody at the meeting loc…

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Medford Man Broke Into County Farms: Manchester PD Medford Man Broke Into County Farms: Manchester PD
Medford Man Broke Into County Farms: Manchester PD A 36-year-old Medford man was arrested and charged with breaking into Country Farms convenience store in Manchester Township, authorities announced Thursday, May 14. The burglary occurred on Saturday, May 9, with video surveillance showing Keith Mulligan smashing the storefront window with a large stone in order to gain access to the store, Manchester police said. Detectives quickly identified Milligan as the suspect and learned that he frequented a condominium complex in Cherry Hill, police said. Officers responded to the area and found Mulligan sleeping inside his vehicle, …

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Secaucus, NJ
Business
AMC Theaters Unveils New Menu Items As Summer Box Office Heats Up AMC Theaters Unveils New Menu Items As Summer Box Office Heats Up
AMC Theaters Unveils New Menu Items As Summer Box Office Heats Up AMC Theaters is making sure that if you see "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Supergirl" or "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" this summer you won't go hungry. The movie theater chain unveiled four new items on Wednesday, May 13. The new menu items include hot honey sausage pizza, dill pickle pretzels, popcorn chicken and street corn poppers. View this post on Instagram The hot honey sausage pizza costs $11.99, while the popcorn chicken costs $8.29 and the dill pickle pretzel costs $16.79. The street corn poppers cost $9.79 and come with ranch dressing. …

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Plainfield, NJ
News
Fundraiser Launched After Plainfield Grandfather Killed In Crash Fundraiser Launched After Plainfield Grandfather Killed In Crash
Fundraiser Launched After Plainfield Grandfather Killed In Crash Jose Mario Mancia Pineda, a 79-year-old Plainfield man, is being remembered after he was killed in a crash in Raritan Township on Tuesday, May 12. Pineda, known as Mario, immigrated to the United States in 1990 and was a devoted member of St. Mary's Church in Plainfield, according to a fundraiser established to assist with his family. "He was a hardworking, humble man, full of faith, and always ready to help others," Yasmin Mancia, who organized the fundraiser said.  Pineda's final request was to be buried in his native El Salvador so he can rest in his homeland, according to the…

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