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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Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD
NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD A 35-year-old Cape May man was arrested and charged for a stabbing committed at a motel in Rio Grande on Monday, March 23, authorities said. At 5:11 p.m., officers responded to the Beach House Motel after a 40-year-old South River man was standing out front when Daniel Thomas arrived at the scene in a vehicle, Middle Township police said. Thomas exited the vehicle armed with a knife and approached the man, stabbing him multiple times, police said. The man tried to flee the area, though Thomas pursued him across Route 9 into a nearby parking lot, where the assault continued, police said. Tho…

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Somerville, NJ
Police & Fire
Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official
Acting Chief Of Detectives Named In Somerset County After DUI Arrest Of Top Official An acting chief of detectives has been appointed in Somerset County following the arrest of Francisco Roman on Friday, March 20, authorities announced. Deputy Chief Meredith McKay was named acting chief after Roman, the chief of detectives in the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office was arrested for driving under the influence in Somerville, authorities said. Court records show that Roman was in a black Chevy station wagon when he was stopped for a moving violation on East Main Street in Somerville, and subsequently charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drugs and careles…

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Denville, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested For Denville Bank Robbery: Prosecutor A 65-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged with robbing a bank in Denville on Monday, March 23, authorities said. At 3:58 p.m., officers responded to Bank of America at 125 E. Main St. after a man, later identified as Jason Perlett, entered the bank branch, handed the teller a note demanding money, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Denville Township Police Chief Scott Welsch, and Roxbury Police Chief Matthew Holland said.  No weapon was displayed, authorities said. Perlett exited the b…

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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ
News
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Taxi Driver In Matawan: Prosecutor A 62-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Matawan, authorities announced Tuesday, March 24. At 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, officers responded to Railroad Plaza and Johnson Street after a taxi driver operating a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country vehicle ran off the lefthand side of the road, struck Osvaldo Dantas and then a telephone pole, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Dantas, was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he later pronounced dead, Santiago said. The crash remains under investigation, Santiago said. 

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
News
Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In
Sherrill Visits Northfield Pizzeria After Break-In Mikie Sherrill visited a popular pizzeria in Atlantic County last week after they were the victim of a burglary. Sherrill stopped by Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield on Thursday, March 19, two days after the restaurant revealed a burglar broke into the restaurant and stole money. The burglar was arrested within hours by Northfield police. At Carluccio's, Sherrill was taught how to make pizza by owner Carlo Citera. Citera taught Sherrill how to roll the pizza with her hands, properly throw it in the air and move in and out of the oven. View this post on Instagr…

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Nutley, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured After Struck By Car While Going To Change Tire: Nutley PD Man Critically Injured After Struck By Car While Going To Change Tire: Nutley PD
Man Critically Injured After Struck By Car While Going To Change Tire: Nutley PD A man was hit by a car on Route 21 South in Nutley on Tuesday, March 24, authorities said. At 4 a.m., officers responded to Route 21 south at Exit 8 after a man was struck by a vehicle, Nutley police said. The man stopped on the side of the highway and was crossing the road to assist a motorist with a flat tire when he was hit by a car, police said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said. The striking vehicle remained on scene, police said.

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Fairfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Camden Woman Stole $7K Worth Of Catalytic Converters: Fairfield PD Camden Woman Stole $7K Worth Of Catalytic Converters: Fairfield PD
Camden Woman Stole $7K Worth Of Catalytic Converters: Fairfield PD A 21-year-old Camden woman is charged with stealing catalytic converters in Fairfield, authorities announced. On Sunday, Jan 18, officers responded to several businesses on or near Passaic Avenue who reported catalytic converters being stolen from their businesses overnight, Fairfield police said. Britney Jimenez was identified as the suspect, police said. Video surveillance from several locations close to the thefts helped to identify a silver Ford Fusion driven by Jimenez, police said. She stole six catalytic converters totaling $7,290, police said. A second suspect in these the…

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Paramus, NJ
News
$6.5 Million! NJ Lotto Player Wins Huge Jackpot $6.5 Million! NJ Lotto Player Wins Huge Jackpot
$6.5 Million! NJ Lotto Player Wins Huge Jackpot It was a magical Monday for a lottery player in New Jersey. A ticket matched all six numbers in the Pick-6 drawing on Monday, March 23, winning $6.5 million. The ticket was sold online using the Jackpocket mobile app. The winning numbers were: 02, 03, 06, 33, 38 and 41. 

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Keyport-Union Beach, NJ
Police & Fire
Deadly Fire In Keyport: Prosecutor (DEVELOPING) Deadly Fire In Keyport: Prosecutor (DEVELOPING)
Deadly Fire In Keyport: Prosecutor (Developing) A person was killed in a fire in Keyport Tuesday morning, March 24, authorities said. The fire occurred at 51 Green Grove Ave.,  the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. "Due to a structure fire, residents are asked to avoid the area of Green Grove Avenue and Maple Place until further notice to allow emergency responders to safely do their job," the Borough of Keyport said. The fire remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Lindenwold-Clementon, NJ
News
Lotto Ticket Sold In Lindenwold Splits $1.7 Million Jackpot Lotto Ticket Sold In Lindenwold Splits $1.7 Million Jackpot
Lotto Ticket Sold In Lindenwold Splits $1.7 Million Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Camden County. A ticket sold in Lindenwold matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, March 21, splitting the $1.7 million jackpot, winning $867,765. The ticket was sold at Nichols News Agency at 790 S. Emerson Ave. in Lindenwold.  The winning numbers were 04, 09, 28, 30 and 36. The Bullseye was 09 and the XTRA was 02. 

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