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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New Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Dead Body Recovered From Raritan River: New Brunswick PD Dead Body Recovered From Raritan River: New Brunswick PD
Dead Body Recovered From Raritan River: New Brunswick PD A dead body was recovered from the Raritan River Wednesday morning, March 25, authorities said. The body of an adult man was recovered from the banks of the Raritan River near Route 1 southbound, near the The Edge at Raritan Heights, New Brunswick police said. The man's identity has not been confirmed, police said. A preliminary investigation does not indicate foul play was involved, but an investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Gloucester Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust: Gloucester Twp PD Man Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust: Gloucester Twp PD
Man Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust: Gloucester Twp PD A 43-year-old man was arrested in an early morning drug raid in Gloucester Township on Tuesday, March 24. At 5 a.m.., officers executed a search warrant on the 400 block of Ray Smith Road for illegal narcotics, Gloucester Township police said. Officers recovered  significant quantities of various narcotics, police said. Darnell Robinson was arrested and charged with various drug charges, including distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, police said.

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Montclair, NJ
News
Plans For Veterans Center In Montclair Take Shape Plans For Veterans Center In Montclair Take Shape
Plans For Veterans Center In Montclair Take Shape Veterans in need in Essex County will soon have a place to call home. DIGroup Architecture and James L. Evers are collaborating to design the new Montclair Veterans Service Center, which will transform the American Legion Crawford Crews Post 251 at 210 Bloomfield Ave. and provide supportive housing and vital resources for homeless, at-risk and aging veterans. More than 1,100 veterans are homeless in New Jersey and the center is part of a statewide effort led by the American Legion to reduce veteran homelessness by rebuilding posts and integrating permanent supportive housing into their…

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Keyport-Union Beach, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Keyport Fire ID'd Man Killed In Keyport Fire ID'd
Man Killed In Keyport Fire ID'd Raymond Hammond was killed after his home caught fire in Keyport on Tuesday, May 24, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. A fundraiser was created by Donald Bilotti for Raymond's widow, Pat. Their dog Winston also died in the fire at 51 Green Grove Ave.,  Bilotti said. The family had lived in the home for more than 50 years.  "If you had the pleasure of knowing both my Aunt Pat and Uncle Raymond, you know they have been a huge part of the Keyport community as lifelong residents," Billotti said "They loved their family more than anything in the world." The fu…

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Union City, NJ
Police & Fire
Support Swells After Father Shot, Killed In Union City Support Swells After Father Shot, Killed In Union City
Support Swells After Father Shot, Killed In Union City David Pulgarin, a 42-year-old North Bergen resident, was shot and killed in Union City on Monday, March 23, authorities said. A fundraiser has been established for his family, which includes his 11-year-old son. "David was taken from us in a senseless act of violence that no family should ever have to endure," the Granados family, who organized the fundraiser said.  "He leaves behind his 11 year old son, who now has to grow up without his dad’s guidance, protection, and love. This loss is unimaginable, and we are doing everything we can to support him during this heartbreaking tim…

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Audubon-Mount Ephraim, NJ
Police & Fire
High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report
High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report An 18-year-old high school wrestler was acquitted of manslaughter in Camden County Superior Court on Wednesday, March 24, after he was accused of punching a 46-year-old man, leading to his death. Luke Humphrey, a senior at Delsea High School and member of the wrestling team, was found not guilty by a jury that deliberated for three hours following a three-week trial, NJ.com said. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Humphrey punched Oron Beebe outside a pharmacy in Mount Ephraim, leading to Beebe falling and hitting his head, according to a criminal complaint. Beebe died eight days later. While fa…

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Haddon Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD
Dumpster Fire Damages Two Homes In Westmont: FD A dumpster fire spread to two homes in Westmont on Tuesday, March 24, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a fire on the 100 block of East Park Avenue and discovered a dumpster fire located between to two properties, the Westmont Fire Department said.  The fire extended to both structures, firefighters said. The fire is currently under investigation by the Haddon Township Bureau of Fire Prevention, firefighters said.

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Hackettstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD
Basement Catches Fire In Allamuchy Twp: FD A basement fire occurred in Allamuchy early morning Wednesday, March 25, authorities said. At 4:16 a.m., firefighters responded to Ervey Road for a structure fire, and tolled a first alarm as they reported heavy smoke showing from the structure and confirmed a basement fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said. A handline was advanced to the basement to locate and extinguish the fire, firefighters said. Despite access to the basement being limited and the stairwell being compromised; the bulk of the fire was knocked down, firefighters said. Firefighters cleared the scene at 8:30 a.m., fire …

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
Police & Fire
Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say
Meth, Heroin: 5 Arrested By Drug Enforcement Unit, Stafford Police Say Five people were arrested and charged following a narcotics investigation in Stafford, authorities announced Tuesday, March 24. The arrests came after officers executed multiple search warrants at residences and a motor vehicle and found heroin, methamphetamine, controlled dangerous substance packaging material and drug paraphernalia, Stafford police said. Everett Salmons, a 69-year-old Manahawkin resident, Cindy Dempsey, a 70-year-old Manahawkin resident, Kevin Keane, a 45-year-old Manahawkin resident, Vincent Buttiglieri, a 45-year-old Manahawkin resident and Amanda Raccuia, a 46-year-old…

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Maplewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD
Unlicensed NJ DWI Driver Struck, Dragged Bike Bus Leader, Fled Scene: Maplewood PD A 47-year-old Phillipsburg woman was arrested and charged with striking the leader of the popular Clinton Bike Bus and fleeing the scene in Maplewood, authorities announced Tuesday, March 24. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, officers responded to Parker Avenue and Orchard Road after a bicyclist, later identified as John Speck, had been struck and dragged by a light colored SUV that fled the scene, continuing southbound on Fernwood Avenue, still dragging the bicycle, Maplewood police said. Speck was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital with traumatic injuries, police said. An inves…

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