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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Hammonton, NJ
Police & Fire
Hammonton Man Missing Since February Hammonton Man Missing Since February
Hammonton Man Missing Since February A man in Hammonton has not been seen since February, authorities said. Lizandro Guizar Sartiaguin was last seen on Friday, February 27 at  1:00 p.m. leaving his residence on foot in the area of Laurel Avenue in Hammonton, Hammonton police said. Sartiaguin was wearing a gray jacket, blue jeans, and brown boots, police said. Sartiaguin has not had any contact with friends or family since leaving the residence and is believed to be without any personal belongings, police said. Officers are asking the public check any video surveillance from Friday, Feb. 27 through Monday, March 2. Anyone…

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Belvidere-White Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Truck Consumed By Fire On Route 80 In Hope Twp: FD Truck Consumed By Fire On Route 80 In Hope Twp: FD
Truck Consumed By Fire On Route 80 In Hope Twp: FD Firefighters in Warren County do more than just put out fires. On Sunday, April 19, firefighters responded to Route 80 in Hope Township for a working truck fire, Hope Volunteer Fire Department - Station 38 Fire said. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, officials said.  While performing overhaul, the truck driver said he had some important paperwork in the back and pointed to where it would be, fire officials said. Firefighters  dug through the debris and located it, undamaged by the fire, officials said.

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Two 15-Year-Olds Busted For Thefts: Northfield PD Two 15-Year-Olds Busted For Thefts: Northfield PD
Two 15-Year-Olds Busted For Thefts: Northfield PD Two 15-year-olds were arrested and charged following recent thefts in Northfield, authorities announced Monday, April 20. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, officers observed two teens riding bicycles eastbound on Walnut Avenue without lights and on the wrong side of the roadway, Northfield police said. The individuals matched the description of suspects involved in a vehicle theft and prior incidents reported the previous night, police said. Both juveniles, from Pleasantville and Atlantic City, respectively, were arrested following a brief pursuit, police said. The teenagers were found to…

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Somerville, MA
News
27 Wins! NJ Resident Knocks Off Somerville Native To Keep 'Jeopardy!' Streak Alive 27 Wins! NJ Resident Knocks Off Somerville Native To Keep 'Jeopardy!' Streak Alive
27 Wins! NJ Resident Knocks Off Somerville Native To Keep 'Jeopardy!' Streak Alive Jamie Ding's "Jeopardy!" dominance shows no signs of slowing down. The New Jersey resident won his 27th game in a row on Monday, April 20, defeating Somerville, Massachusetts native Caroline Coughlin in the process. And Ding did it in his usual Jeopardy fashion. After the "Jeopardy!" round, Ding, a Lawrenceville resident already had a commanding lead, with $14,200, while Coughlin was in the hole at -$1,200. Ding revealed he did a playthrough of the Kingdom Hearts game on Twitch while Coughlin interned in the Scottish parliament, campaigning against Scottish independence. Ding entered …

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Roseland-Essex Fells, NJ
News
$6 Million NJ Lotto Ticket Sold In Roseland Remains Unclaimed, Expires Soon $6 Million NJ Lotto Ticket Sold In Roseland Remains Unclaimed, Expires Soon
$6 Million NJ Lotto Ticket Sold In Roseland Remains Unclaimed, Expires Soon New Jersey, check your old lottery tickets! A winning Pick-6 jackpot that won $5.9 million remains unclaimed nearly a year after being sold. The ticket was sold on Thursday, May 22, at the Eisenhower Exxon on 550 Eaglerock Ave. in Roseland. New Jersey Lottery players have exactly one year from the date of the drawing to claim a prize.  The winning numbers were 20, 21, 30, 31, 42 and 44.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Support Swells For Children Of Woman Gunned Down By Estranged Husband At EHT Nursing Home Support Swells For Children Of Woman Gunned Down By Estranged Husband At EHT Nursing Home
Support Swells For Children Of Woman Gunned Down By Estranged Husband At EHT Nursing Home A fundraiser has been launched for the children of Victoria Alexander, after she was shot and killed by her estranged at Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township last week.  Alexander is survived by her her two boys, 18 and 15. Her husband, Brandon, later shot himself, dying from his injuries, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. "In a single, tragic moment, everything changed for her children and for all of us who loved her," Martin Harrington, her cousin, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "She was more than just a victim—she was a devoted mother, a bea…

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Washington Township-Long Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Injured After Car Strikes Tree: Washington Twp FD Driver Injured After Car Strikes Tree: Washington Twp FD
Driver Injured After Car Strikes Tree: Washington Twp FD A driver was hospitalized after their car crashed into a tree in Washington Township Saturday, April 18, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a a car crash near the Fairway Valley Golf Club on Mine Hill Road, the Washington Township Fire Department said. A car crashed into a tree with the vehicle ended up in the woods, firefighters said. The driver transported to a nearby hospital by the Washington Emergency Squad, firefighters said.

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Dover-Wharton, NJ
Obituaries
Dover Teen Mourned After Struck, Killed By Train Dover Teen Mourned After Struck, Killed By Train
Dover Teen Mourned After Struck, Killed By Train Cristhofer Chavez Huamani, an 18-year-old Dover resident was struck and killed by a train on Thursday, April 16. At 6:20 p.m., Morris & Essex Line train 858 struck Huamani between the Mt. Arlington and Dover stations, NJ Transit said. Huamani was pronounced dead at the scene, NJ Transit said. A fundraiser has been launched for Huamani's family to help with funeral and burial expenses. Huamani was "always happy, joyful, and full of love," Erika Huamani, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "His kindness and willingness to help others made a lasting impact on his family and friends.&…

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Somerville, MA
Lifestyle
Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion
Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Could an economic researcher from Somerville, Mass. be the one to slay the Jeopardy dragon? Caroline Coughlin is competing on "Jeopardy!" airing Monday, April 20 and she has a daunting opponent: Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville, NJ resident, who has won 26 games in a row, ranking 5th all time. Ding has won $732,000, ranking 6th all time. His 26-game winning streak is a record for New Jersey residents. A foodie, Ding and his sister run an Instagram account devoted to General Tso's chicken. View this post on Instagram Ding graduated Princeton U…

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: NJSP Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: NJSP
Howell Door Dash Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In Farmingdale: Njsp A 36-year-old Howell resident and DoorDash delivery driver was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman, authorities said. At 4:13 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, a woman was sexually assaulted at a residence West Main Street in Farmingdale, by a DoorDash food delivery driver, later identified as Luis Teran-Carrillo, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The next day, troopers conducted surveillance operations, located Teran‑Carrillo at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell, and arrested him, Postorino said. He was charged with sexual assault…

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