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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Atlantic City, NJ
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Gambling Resumes At AC Casino After Burst Pipe Gambling Resumes At AC Casino After Burst Pipe Gambling Resumes At AC Casino After Burst Pipe
Gambling Resumes At AC Casino After Burst Pipe It's game on at Ocean Casino Resort again. The Atlantic City casino announced Tuesday, July 28, it had resumed gaming operations following a burst pipe at the casino on Monday, July 27. "Ocean Casino Resort has resumed all gaming operations, including slots, tables games and sports betting," the casino said in a statement. "Ocean thanks its dedicated team members, partners, and the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement for their swift response to restore operations.” The burst pipe caused gaming to be canceled for the day, including the $30,000 Slot Tournament.

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Haddon Township, NJ
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Haddon Officer Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Armed Man: AG Haddon Officer Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Armed Man: AG Haddon Officer Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Armed Man: AG
Haddon Officer Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Armed Man: AG A state grand jury has declined to file charges against a Haddon Township police officer who shot and killed an armed man, authorities announced Tuesday, July 28. At 1:07 a.m., om Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, officers responded to a 911 call of an attempted burglary at an apartment complex on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Westmont, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Officer Luke Falkenberg was one of the officers who found blood in the lobby and elevator, and later discovered more blood in a hallway, Davenport said. Police entered a stairwell where they encountered Keith Edelin, a 46-yea…

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Florence-Roebling, NJ
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Officer Assaulted, 4 Arrested In Large Fight: Florence Twp PD Officer Assaulted, 4 Arrested In Large Fight: Florence Twp PD Officer Assaulted, 4 Arrested In Large Fight: Florence Twp PD
Officer Assaulted, 4 Arrested In Large Fight: Florence Twp PD Four people were arrested after a large fight broke out in Florence Township Sunday, July 26, authorities said. At 8:15 pm., officers responded to the 20 block of Amboy Avenue and found a crowd of 20 to 30 people gathered in the roadway, Florence Township police said. A dispute was started after several people were found leaning against a parked car, police said. A verbal dispute soon turned physical, police said. Isiah Matthews, a 21-year-old Florence resident repeatedly approached officers, shoved an officer and fled on foot where he was taken into custody after a brief struggle, police s…

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Marlton-Evesham, NJ
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Theft Of BMW Leads To Charges Against Juvenile: Evesham Township PD Theft Of BMW Leads To Charges Against Juvenile: Evesham Township PD Theft Of BMW Leads To Charges Against Juvenile: Evesham Township PD
Theft Of BMW Leads To Charges Against Juvenile: Evesham Township PD A stolen BMW led law enforcement to investigate more car thefts in South Jersey, authorities in Evesham Township announced Monday, July 27. A BMW was stolen from the Willow Ridge section of Marlton on Tuesday, June 30, Evesham Township police said. Officers were also investigating several vehicle burglaries and automobile thefts that occurred throughout Mount Laurel, Medford Township, and Medford Lakes this month, police said. On Wednesday, July 22, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Camden which led to the seizure of evidence related to the investigation, police said. Th…

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Gloucester City, NJ
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COO, Deputy Director Of Westville Company Stole $5 Mil: Feds COO, Deputy Director Of Westville Company Stole $5 Mil: Feds COO, Deputy Director Of Westville Company Stole $5 Mil: Feds
COO, Deputy Director Of Westville Company Stole $5 Mil: Feds A chief operating officer and deputy director of a Westville security company were charged with stealing $5 million from the company, authorities announced Monday, July 27. Robert Cormier, a 51-year-old Barrington man and Richard Eisler, a 38-year-old Clementon man, both face embezzlement charges, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. In 2017, Robert Cormier started Erigere Rapidus Solutions, a security services business in Westville, Frazier said. In late 2019, ERS entered into an agreement with a bank to to collect, count, transport, store and deposit cash on behalf of a bank at the Federal …

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Denville, NJ
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Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD
Reckless Driver Busted For DWI: Denville PD A 32-year-old Haledon woman was arrested and charged with driving drunk in Denville, authorities announced Monday, July 27. At 11:22 p.m., on Friday, July 24, officers conducted a traffic stop after observing several motor vehicle violations, Denville police said. During the course of the stop, officers determined Krystell Maldonado was driving while intoxicated, police said. Maldonado was issued summonses for driving while intoxicated, careless driving and reckless driving, police said.

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD
Meth, Klonopin Get Trio Arrested Near Walmart: Stafford PD Three people were arrested for drugs following a traffic stop near Walmart in Manahawkin, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, a drug enforcement unit pulled over a vehicle near 525 Route 72 West, Stafford police said. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined Kristina Gordon, a 51-year-old Barnegat resident, had two active no-bail warrants for her arrest, police said. During a search incident to Gordon's arrest, detectives recovered a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and multiple pills believed to be clonazepam a.k.a. klonopon, police said. Go…

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Florence-Roebling, NJ
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Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Turnpike In Florence Twp: NJ DOT An overturned tractor trailer has snarled traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike in South Jersey Tuesday, July 28, authorities said. At 8:33 a.m., the tractor trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike - Pennsylvania extension westbound exiting at Route 130 in Florence Township heading southbound, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The left lane on Route 130 south is blocked, NJ DOT said.

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Trenton, NJ
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8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor 8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor 8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor
8 Busted For Crimes Against Kids In 'Operation Guardian Angel': Mercer County Prosecutor Eight people have been arrested and charged in Mercer County following an investigation into online child exploitation as part of "Operation Guardian Angel," authorities announced Monday, July 27. Law enforcement targeted individuals using social media applications to exploit and prey upon children, focusing on identifying and apprehending people who used online platforms to engage in unlawful communications and activities involving minors, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Those arrested include: Jose Adolfo Samayoa Ortiz, a 51-year-old Plainfield residen…

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Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Murdered Sister: Prosecutor A Jersey City man is charged  with murdering his sister, authorities announced Monday, July 27 At 11:40 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Jersey City police responded to a domestic dispute on Woodlawn Avenue after Yanesha Bradley, 47, was assaulted by her brother Alerjuan, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Yanesha was transported to Jersey City Medical Center and was pronounced dead on Friday, June 5, Mello said . A medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from blunt force injuries, Mello said. Alerjuan is charged with murder in the first degree, Mello said.

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