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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Camden, NJ
News
Camden Man Sexually Abused Kids For Decade, Jury Finds: Prosecutor Camden Man Sexually Abused Kids For Decade, Jury Finds: Prosecutor
Camden Man Sexually Abused Kids For Decade, Jury Finds: Prosecutor A 41-year-old Camden man was convicted of sexually abusing two children for nearly a decade, authorities announced Thursday, July 23. Miguel Mota was convicted of four counts of aggravated sexual assault, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, two counts of aggravated sexual contact, terroristic threats and criminal sexual contact following a four-week trial, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. An investigation into Mota began in April 2020 after a woman reported the abuse, MacAulay said. The investigation determined Mota sexually abuse…

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Secaucus, NJ
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Man Assaulted Woman, Stole Her Jewelry At Red Roof Inn: Secaucus PD Man Assaulted Woman, Stole Her Jewelry At Red Roof Inn: Secaucus PD
Man Assaulted Woman, Stole Her Jewelry At Red Roof Inn: Secaucus PD A 39-yearold Bordentown man was arrested and charged after he robbed a woman at a Red Roof Inn, authorities announced Thursday, July 23. At 5:32 a.m., on Monday, June 6, officers responded to the hotel at 15 Meadowlands Pkwy after a man, Freddie Mendenhall forced his way into a woman's room, assaulted her and stole her cash and jewelry, Secaucus Police said. Mendenhall then fled the scene, police said. An investigation identified Mendenhall as the subject and determined he specifically targeted the woman, police said. He was arrested at his home in Bordentown, police said. Mendenhall is ch…

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East Windsor-Hightstown, NJ
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Here's How To Get Free Burritos In East Windsor Here's How To Get Free Burritos In East Windsor
Here's How To Get Free Burritos In East Windsor Burrito fans are going to want to read this. Bubbakoo's Burritos is celebrating a grand opening at its newest location in East Windsor and the first 50 guests will get free burritos, along with a buy one get one free entree offer on Friday, July 24 when the store opens at 10:30 a.m. The new Bubbakoo's is at 8 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Bubbakoo's summer offerings include the Crispy Jalapeño Ranch Burrito and Jalapeño Ranch sauce, Power Protein Bowl, Power Protein Cup, and the $10 Bubbs Meal deal, which includes a burrito, chips and salsa and a drink. First opening in Point Pleasant in 2008,…

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Lakewood, NJ
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NJ Man Fired Shots, Caused Crash Fleeing Scene : Lakewood PD NJ Man Fired Shots, Caused Crash Fleeing Scene : Lakewood PD
NJ Man Fired Shots, Caused Crash Fleeing Scene : Lakewood PD A 29-year-old Howell man was arrested and charged after fleeing from police after gunshots were fired in Lakewood on Wednesday, July 22, authorities said. At 5 p.m., officers responded to shots fired at the High Point Apartment Complex, Lakewood police said. Toms River police located the suspect vehicle leaving the area and attempted to stop it, officers said. The suspect, Timothy Moore-Jackson fled with multiple agencies in pursuit before he crashed into another vehicle, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was hospitalized, police said. Moore-Jackson fled on foot but was apprehen…

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Egg Harbor City, NJ
Police & Fire
PA Man Killed In Route 563 Crash In Washington Township: NJSP PA Man Killed In Route 563 Crash In Washington Township: NJSP
PA Man Killed In Route 563 Crash In Washington Township: Njsp A 22-year-old Bensalem man was killed in a crash in Burlington County on Wednesday, July 22, authorities said. At 11:52 p.m., Kyle Thompson was operating a Chevrolet passenger vehicle in Washington Township when he lost control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck multiple trees and overturned, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Lakewood PD Pedestrian Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Lakewood PD
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Lakewood PD A 20-year-old Lakewood resident was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Lakewood on Tuesday, July 21, authorities said. At 9:59 p.m., officers responded to James Street and Ridgeway Place after a driver was traveling westbound on James Street and turned onto Ridgeway Place, striking the 20-year-old, Lakewood police said. The driver remained on the scene, contacted emergency services and displayed no signs of impairment, police said. The 20-year-old was found unconscious and was transferred to a nearby hospital where they remain in critical condition, police said.

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Toms River, NJ
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Semi-Truck Brings Down Power Lines In Toms River (VIDEO) Semi-Truck Brings Down Power Lines In Toms River (VIDEO)
Semi-Truck Brings Down Power Lines In Toms River (Video) A semi-truck brought down power lines in Toms River Wednesday morning, July 22. At 10:58 a.m., a white semi-truck hauling a lowboy trailer loaded with a forklift was traveling north on Whitesville Road when it struck and knocked down the power lines near Route 70, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said. To view video of the incident, click here. Crews arrived on scene to restore the power, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

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Washington Township, NJ
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Two Teens Flee From Moving Car They Stole: Washington Twp PD Two Teens Flee From Moving Car They Stole: Washington Twp PD
Two Teens Flee From Moving Car They Stole: Washington Twp PD Two teenagers were arrested and charged with stealing a car in Washington Township Tuesday, July 21, authorities said. At 1 a.m., officers observed a silver Hyundai racing into town on Route 42 southbound with both occupants wearing facemasks, Washington Township police said. The vehicle abruptly turned into a Raising Cane’s and police conducted a traffic stop, authorities said. The two occupants exited the moving vehicle and ran on foot through the wooded area near Egizi Funeral Home, police said. Officers stopped the rolling vehicle while police established a perimeter, law enforcement …

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Hammonton, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Defrauded Elderly Woman: Hammonton Police NJ Man Defrauded Elderly Woman: Hammonton Police
NJ Man Defrauded Elderly Woman: Hammonton Police A 50-year-old Hammonton man was arrested and charged with defrauding an elderly woman, authorities said. James Donio faces numerous theft charges after he defrauded the 80-year-old woman over a period of six years, Hammonton police said. Donio became involved in her finances, purporting to be a trusted close friend, but ended up taking $914,200 from her. The woman, a businesswoman and lifelong resident of Hammonton, was taken advantage of through several fraudulent leases, fraudulent discharge of mortgage, and a myriad of unauthorized checks from her personal and business acc…

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Improperly Crossing Roadway Struck By Cop: Egg Harbor Twp PD Man Improperly Crossing Roadway Struck By Cop: Egg Harbor Twp PD
Man Improperly Crossing Roadway Struck By Cop: Egg Harbor Twp PD A 58-year-old Pleasantville man was struck by a police vehicle in Egg Harbor Township early Wednesday, July 22, authorities said. At 12:07 a.m., Egg Harbor Township Officer William Danz was operating a marked patrol vehicle traveling eastbound on Black Horse Pike when he struck the man at the intersection near Old Egg Harbor Road, Egg Harbor Township police said. Danz  immediately stopped his vehicle, rendered aid to the pedestrian until emergency medical services arrived, police said. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby trau…

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