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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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
News
West Deptford Man Created, Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor West Deptford Man Created, Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor
West Deptford Man Created, Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor A 40-year-old West Deptford man was arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced last week. An investigation into Ralph Foy began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was uploading child sexual abuse material, Gloucester Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. A search warrant was executed at Foy’s residence where digital media items were seized, Johns said. Forensic analysis found 76 child sexual abuse images on Foy’s personal cellphone and several other images of a minor victim that had been digitally man…

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Delran, NJ
News
Bitter Ex-Employee Admits To Placing Bomb Near Supervisor's Car In Delran: DOJ Bitter Ex-Employee Admits To Placing Bomb Near Supervisor's Car In Delran: DOJ
Bitter Ex-Employee Admits To Placing Bomb Near Supervisor's Car In Delran: DOJ A 43-year-old disgruntled ex-employee from Warminster, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to placing a bomb near his supervisor’s vehicle in South Jersey last year, detonating an explosion, authorities announced Wednesday, May 13. Michael Takacs pleaded guilty to transporting an explosive with the knowledge and intent that it would be used to intimidate an individual and used unlawfully to damage and destroy property, US Attorney Robert Frazier said. On Saturday, July 26, at 2:42 a.m., an explosive device went off near a silver Ford Explorer parked in the victim’s driveway in Delran, Frazier said…

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Toms River, NJ
Business
Toms River Restaurant Announces Closure Toms River Restaurant Announces Closure
Toms River Restaurant Announces Closure 37 Eats in Toms River will be serving its last meal. The restaurant, located on Route 37, announced it was closing its doors on Monday, May 11. "This was not an easy choice, and we are incredibly grateful for everyone who supported us along the way, our loyal guests, dedicated staff, friends, and community who walked through our doors and made this place special," the restaurant wrote on social media. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey." Patrons expressed shock and sadness on social media. "Oh man, we really liked the food and beer selection," one cust…

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Cape May, NJ
Obituaries
Cape May Courthouse State Police Sgt. Phillip Smith Dies, 41 Cape May Courthouse State Police Sgt. Phillip Smith Dies, 41
Cape May Courthouse State Police Sgt. Phillip Smith Dies, 41 New Jersey State Police Sgt. Phillip Smith died on Friday, May 8, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website. He was 41 years old. The Former Troopers Association of NJ announced his passing on social media. Smith served in the United States Army, completing three overseas tours, one in Iraq and two in Afghanistan, his obituary reads. Upon returning home, he joined the National Guard and later spent more than 10 years as a New Jersey State Trooper, according to his obituary. "He took great pride in protecting his community and helping others during some of …

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Paramus, NJ
News
2 Men Arrested After Largest Meth Seizure In NJ History: Feds 2 Men Arrested After Largest Meth Seizure In NJ History: Feds
2 Men Arrested After Largest Meth Seizure In NJ History: Feds Two men were arrested and charged after conspiring to distribute over 260 lbs. of methamphetamine in New Jersey, the largest seizure in the state's history, authorities announced Tuesday, May 12. On Tuesday, April 28, Marcos Cesar Acosta, a 47-year-old Chicago resident, traveled to New Jersey to supervise the delivery of hundreds of pounds of meth by a truck driven by Carlos Cordero-Guiterrez, a 53-year-old native of Mexico, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. Officers arrested Acosta and Cordero-Guiterrez, seizing  three black storage boxes, one duffel bag, and a garbage bag from the t…

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
Plainfield Man Killed In Crash: Raritan Twp PD Plainfield Man Killed In Crash: Raritan Twp PD
Plainfield Man Killed In Crash: Raritan Twp PD A 79-year-old Plainfield man was killed in a crash in Raritan Township on Tuesday, May 12, authorities said. At 5:33 p.m., officers responded to 108 Sergeantsville Rd. after a Honda Civic abruptly drifted into oncoming traffic and collided head on with a Ford Bronco, Raritan Township police said. The driver of the Civic, a Plainfield man was unconscious and unresponsive, lying across the front seats of the vehicle, police said. He was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. Police have not identified the victim. The driver of the Bronco was not injured,…

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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Broke Into 10 Cars, 2 Homes: Mt Olive PD NJ Man Broke Into 10 Cars, 2 Homes: Mt Olive PD
NJ Man Broke Into 10 Cars, 2 Homes: Mt Olive PD A 37-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with numerous burglaries on Tuesday morning, May 12, authorities said. At 3:16 a.m., officers responded to multiple callers reporting a man entering their motor vehicles, Mount Olive police said. Officers located Blaise Wright walking on Flanders Road and determined he entered or attempted to enter 10 cars and two residences, police said. Wiget was found to be in possession of items from nine of the cars, police said. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters, police said. While at headquarters he spit on the processing room…

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Rutherford, NJ
News
NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again
NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again It will now be even cheaper to take the train to see the World Cup at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. Gov. Mikie Sherill announced that NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices from $105 to $98.  Sherrill said the reduced fare was done without using taxpayer money. Previously, train tickets were set to cost $150. "Thank you to our partners – DoorDash, Audible, FanDuel, DraftKings, PSE&G, South Jersey Industries, and American Water – for helping make this possible," Sherrill said. "We’re excited to host a world-class event this summer and showcase New Jersey on the global sta…

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
News
ICE Won't Go Forward With Roxbury Detention Center - For Now ICE Won't Go Forward With Roxbury Detention Center - For Now
ICE Won't Go Forward With Roxbury Detention Center - For Now New Jersey and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement have reached an agreement to hold off on converting a warehouse in Morris Center into a detention center, according to a court filing. The state had sued ICE and the Department of Homeland Security over its plans to convert a vacant warehouse at 1879 Route 46 into a detention center, seeking an injunction to halt plans. As part of its agreement ICE said it will not move forward with its plans until it conducts an additional environmental review  under the National Environmental Policy Act  ICE has agreed to limit any ac…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
Police & Fire
Two CT Residents Hospitalized In 3-Car Route 78 Crash: NJSP Two CT Residents Hospitalized In 3-Car Route 78 Crash: NJSP
Two CT Residents Hospitalized In 3-Car Route 78 Crash: Njsp Two Connecticut residents were injured in a crash on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Tuesday morning, May 12. At 12:55 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on Route 78 West in Bethlehem Township after a Toyota struck the back of a Ford SUV, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The collision caused the Ford to veer off the roadway and strike the guardrail, Brennan said The Toyota became disabled in the roadway, where it was struck in the rear by a Honda passenger vehicle, Brennan said. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Toyota, a 21‑year‑old East…

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