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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Washington, NJ
Police & Fire
'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police 'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police
'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police A man identified only as John Doe was arrested after assaulting a person with a weapon in Warren County, officers announced Tuesday, July 7. At 10:24 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, officers responded to an assault on the 100 block of West Washington Avenue and found a person who had been assaulted with an object, Washington Township police said. Police did not identify the object. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The suspect was located and apprehended following a foot pursuit, police said. While at headquarters, the male refused to identify himself, police s…

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Woodbury, NJ
Police & Fire
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG A Gloucester County pharmacist's license was temporarily suspended and her pharmacy was shut down after the state accused her of practicing unsafely, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Nittal Lodha, owner and operator of Woodbury Family Pharmacy, operated in unsanitary conditions and interfered with patients’ rights to obtain their medications from pharmacies of their choice, leaving them to ration medications or forgo them altogether, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Lodha disregarded patients’ requests to stop filling their prescriptions and transfer them to o…

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Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting in Jersey City was arrested in North Carolina, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. At 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, June 28, Jersey City police responded to Orient Avenue near MLK Drive and found Jenaro Tejada, 38, with gunshot wounds, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Tejada was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Mello said. A second victim, a 45-year-old Jersey City man, was located with a gunshot wound. Raheem Rhett was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Mello…

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Franklin-Newfield, NJ
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police A 13-year-old boy was killed after he was trapped beneath a farm tractor in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesboro Road and found the 13-year-old unconscious and unresponsive beneath the overturned tractor, Franklin Township police said. The boy was helping a family member dig a hole using the tractor and was riding on it with a man when the tractor overturned, trapping him, police said. Officers immediately worked together to lift the tractor off the victim and began life-saving measures, police said. The boy…

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Butler-Bloomingdale, NJ
News
Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler
Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler A crash has led to traffic being backed up on Route 23 on Tuesday morning, July 7, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 23 southbound north of County Route 511 and Boonton Avenue in Butler, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said.

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Morristown, NJ
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor An 18-year-old drowned in a pond in Morris Township on Saturday, July 4, authorities said. At 6:28 p.m., witnesses reported seeing Hillario Manuel Mendez-Vincente struggling to swim while in Jones Pond, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Witnesses called 911 and first responders arrived on scene where they found Mendez-Vincente submerged in the water, authorities said. A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. No foul play is suspected, authorities said. The drowning is being investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Off…

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Brigantine, NJ
Police & Fire
One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD
One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One person was injured following a fire in Brigantine on Sunday, July 5, authorities said. At 11:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 1306 East Beach Avenue for  a structure fire and encountered heavy fire conditions throughout multiple floors of the three-story single-family home, the Brigantine Fire and EMS Department said.  All occupants had safely evacuated prior to arrival, firefighters said. Twenty-one firefighters responded to fight the blaze, utilizing multiple master streams and large-diameter hose lines to contain the fire and protect neighboring homes, fire offi…

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Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
Firefighters Extinguish 4th Of July Fire In Scorching Heat: Delaware Twp FD Firefighters Extinguish 4th Of July Fire In Scorching Heat: Delaware Twp FD
Firefighters Extinguish 4th Of July Fire In Scorching Heat: Delaware Twp FD Triple digit temperatures couldn't stop firefighters in Delaware Township from extinguishing a fire on the 4th of July. At 7 p.m., firefighters responded to a generator fire and found a house ablaze, the Delaware Township Fire Company said.  Multiple units worked on the fire and were able to contain it to the attic, but extensive overhaul was required, firefighters said. Firefighters worked through 100 degree heat for two hours to extinguish the blaze, fire officials said.

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Phillipsburg, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Harmony Twp Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist Airlifted After Harmony Twp Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Harmony Twp Crash: Njsp A motorcyclist was airlifted following a crash in Warren County on Sunday, July 5, authorities said. At 4:07 p.m., troopers responded to a crash at Montana Road and Richline Road in Harmony Township after a Ducati motorcycle lost directional control and was ejected, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. In an effort to avoid striking the Ducati, the driver of the KTM laid his bike down, Postorino said. Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries and the driver of the Ducati was airlifted to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under in…

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Spring Lake-Sea Girt, NJ
Police & Fire
3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD 3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD
3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD A three-alarm fire left multiple business uninhabitable in Spring Lake on Friday, July 3. That evening, firefighters responded to a blaze at 1308 Third Ave and found three floors on fire, Spring Lake Fire Department said. A second alarm was promptly tolled, bringing mutual aid companies to the scene, firefighters said. Due to high temperatures and extensive overhaul, a third alarm was struck, requesting additional manpower to the scene, firefighters said. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building and were on scene for four hours. Mojo Fusion Pilates said their studio was c…

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