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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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Firearm With Switch Device Leads To Man's Arrest: Bridgeton PD Firearm With Switch Device Leads To Man's Arrest: Bridgeton PD Firearm With Switch Device Leads To Man's Arrest: Bridgeton PD
Firearm With Switch Device Leads To Man's Arrest: Bridgeton PD A 20-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses Tuesday, Nov. 10. Officers conducted a traffic stop at North Laurel Street and Irving Avenue and recovered a handgun from Anthony Roman after searching him, Bridgeton police said. The firearm was found to have a fully automatic switch device and a high-capacity magazine, police said. Roman was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, unlawful possession of a machine gun, possession of a high-capacity magazine, and obstruction, police said.

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
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Logan Twp Man Possessed Heroin Near 3 Children: Prosecutor Logan Twp Man Possessed Heroin Near 3 Children: Prosecutor Logan Twp Man Possessed Heroin Near 3 Children: Prosecutor
Logan Twp Man Possessed Heroin Near 3 Children: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Logan Township man was arrested and charge with possessing heroin, authorities announced. On Friday, Nov. 4, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force conducted search warrants on Brandin Jones’ home, vehicle and person, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said.  Investigators seized 120 wax folds containing suspected heroin, as well as a mixer, a razor blade, and a plastic straw all with white, powdery residue, Johns said. The drugs was found in a location which was easily accessible to three children who were also present…

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Washington Township-Long Valley, NJ
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Heavy Smoke After Tree Falls On Wires In Warren County Heavy Smoke After Tree Falls On Wires In Warren County Heavy Smoke After Tree Falls On Wires In Warren County
Heavy Smoke After Tree Falls On Wires In Warren County A tree falling on wires caused an outside fire on Schooley's Mountain Road Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 10 p.m., crews responded to the report of an outside blaze and arrived to find a growing brush fire as the result of a tree falling on electrical wires, Schooley’s Mountain Fire Co. 3. said.  Due to the wires, crews were forced to hike through the woods, laying more than 400’ of hose through challenging terrain, to safely extinguish the fire, firefighters said. Schooley’s Mountain Road was closed this morning between Flocktown and Newburgh to allow Jersey Cen…

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Hanover Township, NJ
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Two Busted For Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Hanover PD Two Busted For Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Hanover PD Two Busted For Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Hanover PD
Two Busted For Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Hanover PD Two people were arrested and charged with cocaine possession in Hanover Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, officers observed a traffic offense and pulled over a vehicle driven by Kristen Elder, a 37-year-old Mount Arlington resident, with Christopher Wright, a 38-year-old Boonton resident, as a passenger, Hanover Township police said. Elder had a suspended license and no insurance while Wright had an outstanding traffic warrant, police said. During the investigation, cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle and both parties denied owners…

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
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Juvenile On Scooter Has Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit By Car: West Deptford PD Juvenile On Scooter Has Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit By Car: West Deptford PD Juvenile On Scooter Has Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit By Car: West Deptford PD
Juvenile On Scooter Has Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit By Car: West Deptford PD A juvenile was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in West Deptford Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 6:55 p.m., officers and EMS responded to Hessian Avenue and Taft Avenue after two juveniles were operating an electric scooter when it collided with a vehicle in the roadway, West Deptford police said. The driver of the motor-vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said. One of the juveniles sustained serious, life-threatening injuries, police said. The other juvenile sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police…

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
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E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD
E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD A 21-year-old Howell man riding an electric dirt bike was injured in a crash Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 5:25 p.m., officers responded to West Farms Road and Fort Plains Road after a 2023 Kia Forte driven by a 52-year-old Howell man collided with a 2025 “79B” electric dirt bike, Howell police said. The driver of the moped was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
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Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds
Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds A 56-year-old Turnersville man was arrested and charged with various fraud schemes totaling $12 million, authorities said. Robert Armstrong devised and executed schemes to fraudulently obtain funds from a bank, the State of Texas, and various school districts around the country, creating fake companies, made misrepresentations, sent false and fraudulent documents, and misused another individual’s persona without permission, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. In his bank fraud scheme, Armstrong pretended to be an agent of a financial institution, that previously had invested in a hedge fund,…

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Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
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Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD
Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Two people were injured in a crash in Berkley Township Sunday, Nov. 9 authorities said. At 4:54 p.m., officers responded to Forest Hills Parkway and Grand Central Parkway after a Ford Escape driving westbound on Forest Hills Parkway struck a Subaru Crosstrek while it was making a left turn onto Grand Central Parkway, Berkeley Township police said. As a result of the initial crash, the Subaru rotated and struck a Ford Fusion which was stopped at the traffic signal in the eastbound lane of Forest Hills Parkway, police said. The driver of the Subaru Crosstrek was transported to a nearby hospi…

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Morristown, NJ
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Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown
Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown A crash on Route 287 in Morris County is leading to a massive traffic jam Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10. The crash occurred on Route 287 southbound at Exit 35 near Route 124 in Morristown, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two right lanes of four lanes are closed. Footage of the scene shows numerous cars backed up near the crash site. 

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Woodbridge, NJ
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Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG
Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG A Woodbridge police officer will not face charges for his involvement in a pursuit that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. A state grand jury declined to file criminal charges against Khari Mazini following the crash that killed Karla Gamero and her dog, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Mikael Salman, an 18-year-old Iselin resident has been charged with aggravated manslaughter.  On Thursday, Feb. 19, just before midnight,  Manzini was pursuing a Nissan Maxima driven by Salman that was driving at a high rate of speed southbound o…

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