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
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed, Woman Assaulted At Atlantic City Resort: Police Man Stabbed, Woman Assaulted At Atlantic City Resort: Police
Man Stabbed, Woman Assaulted At Atlantic City Resort: Police A Newark man was stabbed and a Maryland woman was assaulted at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City on Easter Sunday, authorities said. At 10:37 p.m., on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to the resort and located a 38-year-old Severn woman who had been assaulted, Atlantic City police said. She was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Atlantic City Police said. A 38-year-old Newark man who had been stabbed in the altercation, was located at a nearby hospital, police said. He had non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The suspect(s) remain at large, police…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Men Arrested After Rock, Bottle Assault: Bridgeton PD Two Men Arrested After Rock, Bottle Assault: Bridgeton PD
Two Men Arrested After Rock, Bottle Assault: Bridgeton PD Two Bridgeton men were arrested and charged after an altercation with multiple weapons on Friday, April 3, authorities said. At 3:48 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Hampton Street for a fight and found Daniel Lopez, 29 and Salvador Juarez-Veleces, 31, Bridgeton police said. Both subjects had visible injuries that occurred during the altercation, police said. Further investigation revealed that Veleces utilized a rock during the incident and Lopez utilized a bottle, police said. The two men were treated at a nearby hospital for non-life threatening injuries, police sa…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Package Deliveryman Killed Clinging To Vehicle Before Carjacker Crashed In Newark: Prosecutor Package Deliveryman Killed Clinging To Vehicle Before Carjacker Crashed In Newark: Prosecutor
Package Deliveryman Killed Clinging To Vehicle Before Carjacker Crashed In Newark: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Elizabeth man was killed in a car crash following a carjacking in Newark on Saturday, April 4, authorities said. At 12:44 p.m., Jhon Aponte left his vehicle unattended while delivering packages, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The suspect then jumped inside the vehicle, authorities said. The victim held on to the car in an attempt to stop the suspect from driving off, authorities said. The vehicle then traveled southbound on Bergen Street before crashing into a parked car, causing it to overturn and crush Ap…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
2 Kids, Firefighter Injured After Numerous Cars Crash On Highway: Newark PD 2 Kids, Firefighter Injured After Numerous Cars Crash On Highway: Newark PD
2 Kids, Firefighter Injured After Numerous Cars Crash On Highway: Newark PD Three people were injured in a multi-car crash in Newark on Sunday, April 5, authorities said. At 5:13 p.m., officers responded to McCarter Highway near Exit 4 after a driver stopped suddenly on the northbound side of the highway, causing the driver behind that vehicle to stop short, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The second vehicle was then struck from behind, Miranda said. This resulted in four more vehicles being struck from behind, for a total of five crashes. The first vehicle, which was not struck, fled the scene, Miranda said. A member of the Newark Fire Di…

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Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Suspects Arrested After Pursuit Ends In Crash: Elizabeth PD Two Suspects Arrested After Pursuit Ends In Crash: Elizabeth PD
Two Suspects Arrested After Pursuit Ends In Crash: Elizabeth PD Two suspects were arrested following a pursuit in Elizabeth on Saturday, April 4, authorities said. Officers received a Flock alert of a felony vehicle near Grove Street and South Broad Street, a spokesperson for the city said. The vehicle was wanted for eluding from other municipalities and for stolen license plate, authorities said.. The vehicle was located and police initiated a pursuit as they attempted to stop it, authorities said. The pursuit eventually ended in the area of Bayway Avenue  and Clarkson Avenue, when the suspects' vehicle was involved in a crash, authorities said. …

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Sewell-Mantua, NJ
Police & Fire
Stolen Vehicle Overturns In Pursuit, Juvenile Arrested: Mantua Twp PD Stolen Vehicle Overturns In Pursuit, Juvenile Arrested: Mantua Twp PD
Stolen Vehicle Overturns In Pursuit, Juvenile Arrested: Mantua Twp PD A juvenile was injured and multiple suspects remain after a stolen vehicle pursuit in Mantua Township Saturday, April 4, authorities said. At 2:47 a.m., officers responded to Buckingham Village Development for reports of 4–5 suspects actively checking vehicle door handles, Mantua Township police said. Officers located a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Lestershire Drive with multiple suspects attempting to enter vehicles, police said. Upon observing the patrol vehicle, the suspects immediately fled, entering the Jeep and attempting to escape the area, police said. A vehicle stop was attempted, …

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Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Longtime Long Branch Lounge Announces Closure Longtime Long Branch Lounge Announces Closure
Longtime Long Branch Lounge Announces Closure After a 25-year run, a Monmouth County lounge is saying goodbye. Mix Lounge and Food Bar, at 71 Brighton Ave. in Long Branch, announced it is closing its doors in a post on social media, following years of serving martinis. "As of today, the MIX Show goes dark," the owners wrote in a post on social media. "With a heavy heart we leave full of fond memories and lifelong friendships we have made over the years. Since opening in 2001, MIX Lounge has been much more than a place to eat and drink." The owners did not give a reason for the closure. "Closing this chapter is not easy…

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Pittsgrove-Elmer, NJ
News
Missing Pittsgrove Man Last Seen At Bass River State Forest: NJSP Missing Pittsgrove Man Last Seen At Bass River State Forest: NJSP
Missing Pittsgrove Man Last Seen At Bass River State Forest: Njsp Richard Beckett, a 50-year-old Pittsgrove man, is missing, authorities announced Friday, April 3. Beckett was last seen Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Bass River State Forest in Burlington County near Lake Absegami, New Jersey State Police said. He is described as a white man, 5’11”, approximately 280 lbs., with a gray beard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NJSP Troop “A” Bridgeton Station at 856-451‑0101.

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New Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Teen On Dirt Bike Killed In Fiery Wreck: New Brunswick PD Teen On Dirt Bike Killed In Fiery Wreck: New Brunswick PD
Teen On Dirt Bike Killed In Fiery Wreck: New Brunswick PD A 19-year-old Somerset resident on a dirt bike was killed in a crash in New Brunswick, authorities said. At 7:29 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, officers  responded to Jersey Avenue and Jules Lane after vehicle struck a dirt bike, New Brunswick police said. The collision resulted in both the vehicle and the dirt bike being engulfed in flames, police said. Both the driver of the vehicle and Jayvi Rodriguez, the operator of the dirt bike, were taken to an area hospital where Rodriguez was pronounced dead, police said. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing, police …

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East Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Thieves Stole $100K In Copper From Telephone Pole: East Brunswick PD Thieves Stole $100K In Copper From Telephone Pole: East Brunswick PD
Thieves Stole $100K In Copper From Telephone Pole: East Brunswick PD Police are looking for suspect (s) who stole $100,000 worth of copper from a telephone pole in East Brunswick, authorities said Friday, April 3. On Thursday, April 2, officers responded to Riva Avenue after Verizon reported that approximately $100,000 worth of copper was stolen from old landline wire on telephone poles, East Brunswick police. It is believed the suspects used a bucket truck to commit the theft, police said. The theft is believed to have taken place between April 1 and April 2, police said. The East Brunswick Police Department is asking the public to report any suspicio…

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