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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Mullica Hill-Harrison, NJ
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Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30 Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30 Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30
Mullica Twp Family Mourns Driver Killed On Route 30 Jovan Stalworth, Jr, a 19-year-old Mullica Township resident, was shot and killed on Friday, July 24, authorities said Now his grieving father, Jovan Stalworth, Sr. has established a GoFundMe to honor his son. "There are no words to describe the pain of losing a child," Stalworth wrote. "Junior was only 19 years old, and our family is struggling to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Anyone who knew Junior knew his smile, his kind heart, and the respect and love he showed to everyone around him." Mullica police res…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor
Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Atlantic City, authorities announced Monday, July 27. On Sunday, Sept. 28, Atlantic City police responded to Adriatic Avenue after a woman was dragged into a Chrysler 3000 by Lucas Moran, a Dunmore resident, who was wielding a knife, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.  As Moran attempted to drag the woman back into the vehicle, the woman’s mother prevented him from doing so, authorities said. The woman was able to escape and Moran then fled westbound toward Absecon Boulevard in his vehicle, auth…

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Edgewater Park-Beverly, NJ
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Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Edgewater Park Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a sensational Sunday for a lottery player in Burlington County A ticket sold in Edgewater Park matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, July 26, splitting the $2,079,222 jackpot with a lotto player in Essex County. Each ticket is worth $1,039,611. The ticket was sold at C & C Deli Market at 925 Woodlane Rd.  The winning numbers were 03, 12, 19, 34 and 40. The Bullseye was 40 and the XTRA was 03.

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
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1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD 1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD 1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD
1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD One person was injured in a fire in Pleasantville on Saturday, July 25, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 100 block of West Glendale Avenue and were met with heavy fire from a two-family home, the Pleasantville Fire Department said. Firefighters mounted an aggressive offensive attack and brought the fire under control at 2:10 p.m.,  holding the fire to the building of origin, fire officials said. One resident suffered minor injuries and was treated and transported to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. A dog and cat were also rescued and returned to their family, firefi…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino
Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino There will be no big winners at Ocean Casino Resort Monday, July 27. A water pipe burst at the Atlantic City casino has caused gaming to be canceled for the time being, including slots, table games and sports betting, the casino said on social media. The hotel is operating at limited capacity, bur restaurants, pools and other amenities are still available, the casino said on social media. The $30,000 Slot Tournament scheduled for 1pm-8pm has been cancelled.

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Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ
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Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor
Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor A 67-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Rumson last week, authorities said. At 12:37 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, officers responded to Ridge Road and Navesink Avenue after a man was operating a 2024 Isuzu work truck traveling east on Hartshorne Lane and collided with a cyclist riding a Giant bicycle, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The cyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. The driver remained on scene, Santiago said. The crash remains under investigation, Santiago said. The cyclist has not been publicly i…

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Hackettstown, NJ
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Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD
Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD A 77-year-old Long Valley man was arrested and charged after he made lewd gestures at the Hackettstown Community Pool, authorities said. At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, officers responded to the pool and observed Harry Muller's bathing suit appeared to be rolled/cuffed at the seam of his right leg, shortening the leg of the bathing suit, Hackettstown police said. When Muller sat up, the bathing suit was high enough that his penis became visible to the officer, police said. Witnesses said Muller was performing lewd gestures with a child's bathing suit in a bathroom, police said. Muller …

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Denville, NJ
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Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD
Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD A 61-year-old Dover man was recently arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities announced. At 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, officers stopped a vehicle on Route 46 East for traveling well below the posted speed limit, Denville police said. The driver, Florentin Flores-Zapata displayed signs of impairment and was arrested following field sobriety tests, police said. Flores-Zapata was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, careless driving, delaying traffic, reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol, police said.

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Keansburg, NJ
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Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned
Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned Paco Moore, 28, was about to be a father for a second time when he was fatally shot in Keansburg on Monday, July 20.  Moore is survived by his fiancée Julia Emerson, their 16-month old daughter, with a second child on the way. At 8:56 p.m., Keansburg police responded to the 40 block of Carr Avenue and discovered Moore suffering from a gunshot wound, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. Local Smoke BBQ, where Moore worked, paid tribute to him. "Paco was a shining light to everyone who had …

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Wildwood, NJ
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2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor 2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor 2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor
2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Ringwood man was arrested and charged after a 2-year-old was found cocaine in their system in Wildwood, authorities announced Friday, July 24. On Monday, July 20, a 2-year-old was taken to a hospital by Alexander Moles because they were having difficulty breathing, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy said. EMS administered two doses of Narcan to the toddler, authorities said. A blood test revealed the toddler had cocaine, authorities said. An investigation determined Moles was vacationing in Wildwood when the toddler…

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