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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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Contractor Wrote Bad Checks: Lakewood PD Contractor Wrote Bad Checks: Lakewood PD
Contractor Wrote Bad Checks: Lakewood PD A 44-year-old Cream Ridge contractor was arrested and charged on Tuesday, May 5, after issuing bad checks, authorities said. An investigation into Daniel Sachkowsky began after Woodhaven Lumber reported an unpaid balance related to construction materials purchase made through NJ Home Builders & Renovations in 2023, Lakewood police said. The materials were delivered, but there was a dispute in payment, resulting in a significant outstanding balance, police said. Several partial payments were made over time, however the balance was never fully satisfied and communication with the bu…

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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
DWI Driver Busted Outside Longhorn Steakhouse: Mt. Olive PD DWI Driver Busted Outside Longhorn Steakhouse: Mt. Olive PD
DWI Driver Busted Outside Longhorn Steakhouse: Mt. Olive PD A 56-year-old Flanders man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated outside a Longhorn Steakhouse, authorities announced Wednesday, May 6. At 8:20 p.m., on Friday, May 1, officers responded to Longhorn Steakhouse at 50-J International Dr. S in Flanders for a report of a drunk driver operating a maroon Honda, Mount Olive police said. Officers located the vehicle traveling south on Route 206 and stopped the vehicle, police said. As officers spoke to John Medina, they detected the odor of alcohol and noted he appeared to be impaired, police said. Following field sobriety te…

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Wall Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Men Took Cash, Credit Cards From Gym Locker Room As Part Of Bust-Out Scheme: Wall Twp PD Two Men Took Cash, Credit Cards From Gym Locker Room As Part Of Bust-Out Scheme: Wall Twp PD
Two Men Took Cash, Credit Cards From Gym Locker Room As Part Of Bust-Out Scheme: Wall Twp PD Two men have been arrested and charged with pilfering a gym locker room in Wall, authorities announced Wednesday, May 6. A series of thefts occurred at Genesis Health Club at 1904 Atlantic Ave. and detectives identified Andrew Cosenza, a 26-year-old Manasquan resident and Edward Byham, a 35-year-old Howell resident as the suspects, Wall Township police said. Cosenza was arrested last December and found to be in possession of heroin, prescription pills, stolen U.S. passport cards, a stolen Georgia driver's license, a stolen New York driver's license along with several stolen credit and debit…

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Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters
Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters Three young men helped people flee a burning home in Pine Beach on Tuesday, May 5, authorities said. At 11:43 p.m., firefighters responded to the 100 block of Station Avenue and saw heavy fire visible on the second floor, causing them to toll a first alarm, Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company No.1 said. The residents of the home were evacuated by 3 young men passing by the area who forced entry through the front door and made sure the occupants got to safety. Firefighters deployed a handline to knock down the visible fire, though the second floor was heavily damaged while the rest of th…

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Belvidere-White Township, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Arrested After Stabbing: Warren County Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested After Stabbing: Warren County Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested After Stabbing: Warren County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Belvidere man was arrested and charged following a stabbing on Tuesday, May 5, authorities said. At 1:09 a.m., Belvidere police responded to the 300 block of Front Street and found a person with stab wounds to their back, arm, and hand, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. A subsequent investigation determined Jacob Carom was responsible and he was charged with aggravated assault, multiple weapons offenses and terroristic threats, authorities said.

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Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Women Shot In Jersey City: Police Two Women Shot In Jersey City: Police
Two Women Shot In Jersey City: Police Two women were shot in Jersey City early Wednesday morning, May 6, authorities said. At 1:48 a.m., officers responded to 70 Rutgers Ave. for a report of shots fired and located two women, a 23-year-old shot twice in the legs and a 23-year-old shot in the foot, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. Both injuries were non life-threatening and the victims are in stable condition, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Lakewood, NJ
News
Fight Leads To 2 Busted For Drugs: Lakewood PD Fight Leads To 2 Busted For Drugs: Lakewood PD
Fight Leads To 2 Busted For Drugs: Lakewood PD Two men were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a fight in Lakewood, authorities announced Tuesday, May 5. At 2:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, officers responded to a report of a fight on 2nd St. and found Rashon Peten, a 37-year-old Asbury Park resident and Kharii Pringle, a 42-year-old Lakewood resident, Lakewood police said. After monitoring the two as they moved through town and entered a vehicle, officers conducted a stop for a traffic violation, police said. Further investigation led to the recovery of suspected crack cocaine from Peten, along with additional narcotics …

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Little Silver-Shrewsbury, NJ
Police & Fire
Home Consumed By Flames: Shrewsbury Hose Company Home Consumed By Flames: Shrewsbury Hose Company
Home Consumed By Flames: Shrewsbury Hose Company A home was engulfed in flames in Shrewsbury on Monday, May 4, authorities said. At 2:15 p.m., firefighters responded to 26 Thomas Ave. and immediately encountered heavy fire, Shrewsbury Hose Company No. 1 said. Firefighters deployed multiple handlines in an effort to bring the blaze under control, fire officials said. The fire was contained to the rear residence with no extension to neighboring homes, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.

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Franklin-Newfield, NJ
Police & Fire
8 Students Injured In School Bus Crash, Charges Pending: Franklin Twp PD 8 Students Injured In School Bus Crash, Charges Pending: Franklin Twp PD
8 Students Injured In School Bus Crash, Charges Pending: Franklin Twp PD Eight students were injured following a school bus crash in Franklin Township, Wednesday, May 6, authorities said. At 8:14 a.m., officers responded to a crash between a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder and a Delsea Middle School bus at Coles Mill Road and Williamstown Road, after the Pathfinder failed to yield at the posted stop sign and collided with the bus, Franklin Township police said. Eight students sustained minor injuries, with one student being hospitalized, police said. The driver of the Pathfinder was transported to a nearby hospital with a head injury and is in stable condition, poli…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Arrested In Armed Home Invasion: Bridgeton PD Man Arrested In Armed Home Invasion: Bridgeton PD
Man Arrested In Armed Home Invasion: Bridgeton PD A 31-year old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged following an armed home invasion on Sunday, May 3, authorities said. At 6:52 p.m., officers responded to the Amity Heights Apartment Complex at 130 Pamphylia Ave. after Derrick Howard entered the victim's apartment and wielded a firearm, Bridgeton police said. Howard removed items from within the apartment then fled on foot prior to police arrival, officers said. Howard was apprehended and charged  with home invasion burglary, robbery, unlawful possession of weapon, theft, certain person not to have weapon and failure …

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