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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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD
Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD A 45-year-old Budd Lake woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, authorities announced Friday, April 10. At 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to Elizabeth Lane on a report of a hit-and-run crash, Mount Olive police said. When officers arrived they saw a parked vehicle that was struck in the back and pushed into a second vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a residence, police said. A black Dodge Charger was seen leaving the area of the crash, police said. The Dodge was located at a residence on William Street and officers located the driver, Dani K…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Shot, Killed In Newark: Prosecutor Man Shot, Killed In Newark: Prosecutor
Man Shot, Killed In Newark: Prosecutor A man was fatally shot in Newark Friday, April 10, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 7:25 p.m. on Leo Street, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The man has not been identified, authorities said.  The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband at a nursing home in Egg Harbor Township Monday, April 13. At 6 a.m., Brandon Alexander waited in the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility parking lot for his estranged wife, Victoria Alexander, both of Minotola, to arrive for work, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Victoria worked there as a nurse, authorities said. Once she arrived, Brandon pulled up and blocked her in, before entering her vehicle and leaving two suicide notes on the dashboard, authorities said. A food delivery truck driver asked Brandon to m…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Man: Newark PD Three Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Man: Newark PD
Three Pit Bulls Attack, Kill Man: Newark PD A man was killed after he was attacked by three pit bulls in Newark on Saturday, April 11, authorities said. At 8:26 p.m., police responded to George King Village near Cabinet Street after a man intervened when he saw three dogs fighting, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The dogs, owned by someone the man knows, turned on him, Miranda said. The man escaped, but lost consciousness after being bitten, Miranda said. He was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m. , Miranda said. The man has not been identified. Animal Control was notified and responded to the scene, Miranda said. …

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Denville, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Teen Stole $3K In Merch From CVS: Denville PD Newark Teen Stole $3K In Merch From CVS: Denville PD
Newark Teen Stole $3K In Merch From CVS: Denville PD A 19-year-old Newark resident was arrested and charged with stealing more than $3,000 in merchandise from CVS in Denville, authorities announced Friday, April 10. At 3:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to the CVS at 276 E. Main St. and observed Alexander Velcu, and another juvenile fleeing on foot, police said. Both individuals were quickly apprehended by responding officers, police said. An investigation determined that the suspects had stolen merchandise valued at over $3,000, police said. Velcu was charged with shoplifting, resisting arrest, employing juvenile in the c…

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East Orange, NJ
News
East Orange Aims To Crack Down On Illegal Apartments East Orange Aims To Crack Down On Illegal Apartments
East Orange Aims To Crack Down On Illegal Apartments A city in New Jersey is launching an initiative to crack down on illegal and unsafe housing. East Orange Mayor Ted Green announced this week the launch of Save Ourselves, S.O.S., in response to the growing prevalence of illegal basement units in the city and recent regional tragedies involving fires and flooding in below-grade dwellings "Cracking down on illegal basements is not just about enforcement—it’s about protecting lives and ensuring that every family has access to safe, secure, and dignified housing,” Green said. “Illegal units put vulnerable residents at risk and exploit those wit…

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Mount Olive, NJ
News
Flat Tire Leads To DWI Arrest For Long Valley Man: Mount Olive Police Flat Tire Leads To DWI Arrest For Long Valley Man: Mount Olive Police
Flat Tire Leads To DWI Arrest For Long Valley Man: Mount Olive Police A 55-year-old Long Valley man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he had a flat tire on International Drive, authorities announced Friday, April 10.  At 3:44 p.m. on Friday, April 3, officers observed a vehicle with a flat tire on International Drive, Mount Olive police said. As officers spoke with Paul Carbon, the driver, they detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and noted that he appeared to be impaired, police said.  Carbon was asked to exit his vehicle for field sobriety testing and was subsequently placed under arrest, police sai…

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Plainfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Dirt Biker Airlifted After Crash: Plainfield PD Dirt Biker Airlifted After Crash: Plainfield PD
Dirt Biker Airlifted After Crash: Plainfield PD A 20-year-old dirt bike rider was airlifted after he was struck by a vehicle in Plainfield, authorities announced Thursday, April 9. On Wednesday, April 8 at 6:05 p.m., officers responded to West 4th Street and Liberty Street after a dirt bike was struck by a vehicle in the intersection, Plainfield police said. As a result of the crash, the dirt bike rider was thrown from the dirt bike and sustained multiple injuries. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was airlifted to a nearby hospital and is in serious condition, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.&…

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Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
Package Thief Busted In Flanders: Mount Olive Police Package Thief Busted In Flanders: Mount Olive Police
Package Thief Busted In Flanders: Mount Olive Police A 50-year-old Prospect Park man was arrested and charged with stealing packages from an apartment complex in Flanders, authorities announced Friday, April 10. At 2:10 p.m. on Friday, March 20, officers responded to Overlook at Flanders for the report of a theft of a package from the common area of an apartment building, Mount Olive police said. An investigation determined that other thefts have occurred in the apartment complex with suspects fitting the same description, police said.  The suspect was identified as Edward Florensonzalez and he turned himself in on Sunday…

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Plainfield, NJ
News
Plainfield School Board Employee Kept $90K In Unearned After Quitting Job: Prosecutor Plainfield School Board Employee Kept $90K In Unearned After Quitting Job: Prosecutor
Plainfield School Board Employee Kept $90K In Unearned After Quitting Job: Prosecutor A 43-year-old former Plainfield Board of Education employee is charged with stealing $90,000 in unearned payroll, authorities announced Friday, April 10. An investigation into Kyna Felder-Ruiz began after an audit revealed she resigned from her job as a teacher's assistant in January 2023 yet continued to receive regular payroll compensation, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. Rather than reporting the discrepancy, Felder-Ruiz allegedly took active steps to ensure the continued receipt of the unearned funds, Daniel said. She was most recently employed as a principal acc…

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