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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Haddon Heights-Barrington, NJ
Breaking News
Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor
Lawnside Man Shot, Killed: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Lawnside man was fatally shot on Friday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 5:50 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at West Hodges Avenue and found the victim, George Rivera, had been transported via private vehicle to Cooper University Hospital, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Lawnside Police Captain William Plenty said. He was pronounced dead later that evening, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Middletown, NJ
Obituaries
Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks
Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks New Jersey dad John Bleibdrey died after having an aneurysm while fishing in the Outer Banks on Thursday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary on the Scott and Kedz funeral home website. He died one week before his 43rd birthday. A lifelong Leonardo resident, Bleibdrey was a member of the Carpenters Union of New York and worked as a contractor, his obituary reads. He was passionate about fishing and loved his trips to the Outer Banks, often visiting during his birthday week. He also loved fishing at Leonardo Beach and Sandy Hook, and rooting on his beloved Yankees and Cowboys. He is…

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Denville, NJ
Breaking News
NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD
NY Man Groped Girl: Denville PD A 21-year-old New York man was arrested and charged with grabbing a girl inappropriately in Denville on Friday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 4:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a girl grabbed inappropriately by Ronald Hidary, who fled the area, Denville police said. Hidary was located on Broadway as he attempted to flee the scene in an Uber, police said. He was charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, police said.  

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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Piscataway man was arrested and charged after a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run crash in Watchung on Saturday, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 4:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on Route 22 and found a 56-year-old Brooklyn man in the roadway, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Watchung Borough Chief of Police Scott Anderle said. The man, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. An investigation…

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford F-150: Bridgewater PD A 29-year-old Somerset man was killed in a crash in Bridgewater Sunday, Aug. 23, authorities said. At 4:12 p.m., officers responded to Finderne Avenue and Eat Main Street after an Ford F-150, driven by a 68-year-old Somerville man, attempted to make a left turn onto East Main Street and turned directly into the path of the motorcycle, Bridgewater police said. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the vehicle, causing the motorcyclist, who was not identified by police, to be ejected, officers said. The motorcyclist was found lying in the roadway ,unresponsive and not breathing, police…

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Jackson, NJ
Obituaries
Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos
Jackson Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos Zack Paleologos, a 24-year-old Jackson native, died on Thursday, Aug. 20. The cause of death was suicide, his sister, Isabella Paleologos, said on a GoFundMe set up following his passing. Paleologos, a Marine veteran, died just 10 days prior to his 25th birthday. "We are devastated beyond words," Isabella wrote. "We are still in shock, trying to comprehend how we could possibly be living in a world without him in it." Zack was living in California at the time of his death and the fundraiser is meant to bring his body home to New Jersey, so he can be properly laid to rest. "Zack …

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Trenton, NJ
Breaking News
Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Police Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Police
Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Police A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in Trenton Sunday, Aug. 23, authorities said. At 11:35 p.m., officers responded to 629 Whittaker Ave. and found the man with a gunshot wound, Trenton police said. The man, who was not identified by police, was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.  The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force is investigating the incident, police said.

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Hackettstown, NJ
Breaking News
Man Flies Over Handlebars In Crash: Hackettstown PD Man Flies Over Handlebars In Crash: Hackettstown PD
Man Flies Over Handlebars In Crash: Hackettstown PD A 61-year-old Hackettstown man was injure in a bicycle crash on Friday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 11:01 a.m., officers and paramedics responded to the 800 block of Grand Avenue after a bicyclist went over the handlebars while pedaling, Hackettstown police said.  A mechanical failure occurred in the bicycle's rear gear mechanism, causing the rear wheel to lock and the chain to derail from the gears, police said. The man sustained injuries to his face, neck and head, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital, police said.

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Morris Plains, NJ
Breaking News
Fugitive Wanted In Morris County Child Sex Assault Extradited From Mexico To NJ: FBI Fugitive Wanted In Morris County Child Sex Assault Extradited From Mexico To NJ: FBI
Fugitive Wanted In Morris County Child Sex Assault Extradited From Mexico To NJ: FBI A man wanted for sexual assault of a child in Morris County was arrested in Mexico and extradited to New Jersey, authorities announced. Adrian Bautista was escorted from Mexico to New Jersey following his extradition to the United States, FBI Newark said in a release. Bautista was arrested in Mexico City on Friday, Oct. 31 by Fiscalía General de la República-Agencia de Investigacion Criminal INTERPOL, authorities said. In 2013, Bautista was charged with aggravated sexual assault against a five-year-old girl by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, authorities said. Following the charges, h…

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Toms River Man Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn: Prosecutor Toms River Man Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn: Prosecutor
Toms River Man Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Toms Riverman was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography, authorities said. An investigation into Justin Thomas began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was uploading images of child sexual abuse material to the internet, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Squad identified an IP address associated with a Toms River residence as the location from which Thomas was uploading child pornography to the internet, Billhime…

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