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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Gloucester Township, NJ
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Gloucester Twp Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor Gloucester Twp Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor
Gloucester Twp Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 26-year-old track coach at Timber Creek High School was arrested and charge with having sex with a student, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 6. An investigation into Joel Deanley was launched after a student reported she had a sexual relationship with him, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse said. The relationship occurred between this summer, authorities said. Deanley worked as an aide at Timber Creek High School and served as the head coach for boys/girls winter track as well as an assistant coach for footb…

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Camden, NJ
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Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father
Man Shot, Killed In Camden Remembered As Loving Husband, Father Edgar Velascio-Hernandez was shot and killed in Camden Friday, July 31, leaving behind his wife and children, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. "Edgar was a loving husband, a devoted father, a beloved son, and a dear friend to many," Maritssa Balderas, who organized the fundraiser said. "He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and give them the best life possible. His passing has left an irreplaceable void and has forever changed the lives of those who loved him most." At 9:50 p.m., Camden police responded to the 100 block of North 24th Street and found …

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Mullica Hill-Harrison, NJ
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Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In Harrison Swimming Pool Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In Harrison Swimming Pool
Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In Harrison Swimming Pool Mohamed Coulibaly, a Philadelphia resident, who was accused of running a scheme that scammed former NFL players was found dead in a South Jersey swimming pool, ABC 6 reported. Coulibaly, 24, was found dead Friday, July 31 in the swimming pool of a home in Harrison Township in Gloucester County after police were conducting a welfare check, according to ABC6. His death comes after a story in Barron's detailed how he got NFL players to invest in businesses that were purported to be successful, only to never receive any money, with Coulibaly always having different excuses for why he wasn't pay…

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Madison, NJ
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Man At Large After Using Stolen Debit Card At Madison ATM: NJSP Man At Large After Using Stolen Debit Card At Madison ATM: NJSP
Man At Large After Using Stolen Debit Card At Madison ATM: Njsp A man is at large after he used stolen debit card information at a bank in Morris County, authorities said. At 2:13 p.m. on Monday, May 25, the man entered the Bank of America branch in Madison and used the ATM to make unauthorized cash withdrawals using the stolen debit card information before leaving the area, New Jersey State Police said. Anyone with information that may help identify the subject is asked to contact the NJSP Cyber Crimes Unit at 609-584-5051, ext. 5664.

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Atlantic City, NJ
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$151K Jackpot Won At Atlantic City Casino Slot Machine $151K Jackpot Won At Atlantic City Casino Slot Machine
$151K Jackpot Won At Atlantic City Casino Slot Machine A Sewell resident had a magical Monday at Hard Rock Atlantic City. A $15 bet turned into a $151,720 jackpot on the Lock It Link Huff N' Puff slot machine on Monday, Aug. 3, the casino said.  "Now THAT’S how you start the week," the casino said on Facebook.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Egg Harbor Twp Man Busted In Predator Sting Learns Fate: Prosecutor Egg Harbor Twp Man Busted In Predator Sting Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Egg Harbor Twp Man Busted In Predator Sting Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 50-year-old Egg Harbor Township man caught on camera in an online predator sting is headed to prison, authorities announced. Edward Roselle was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to create child sexual abuse material, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Last August, Egg Harbor Township received information from Predator Poachers, about Roselle communicating with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl on social media, authorities said. During the chat, he requested she create and send him sexual images of herself, authorities said. 🚨Currentl…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
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Driver Killed In Route 40 Crash: Twp of Hamilton Police Driver Killed In Route 40 Crash: Twp of Hamilton Police
Driver Killed In Route 40 Crash: Twp of Hamilton Police A 32-year-old Mays Landing man was killed in a single car crash on Route 40 Thursday morning, Aug. 6, authorities said. At 1:15 a.m., officers responded to Route 40 west of Hartmann Road after a 2017 Chrysler minivan traveling westbound left the roadway via the westbound shoulder, struck a utility pole and  continued westbound before coming to rest in the nearby wooded area, Township of Hamilton police said. The driver, Kyle Johnson, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

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Freehold, NJ
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8-Foot Python Found In Freehold Yard 8-Foot Python Found In Freehold Yard
8-Foot Python Found In Freehold Yard A resident in Freehold had quite the surprise in his backyard. An 8-foot Burmese python was found hiding under the floor of a shed, the Monmouth County SPCA said. A local contractor removed the floorboards and animal control officer gently unwound the snake so as not to cause injury, the SPCA said. The python was taken to the SPCA. An X-ray showed the python had eaten a large possum, the SPCA said. Fins and Feathers in Red Bank helped find a snake expert who will keep the snake safe until a permitted owner comes forward, the SPCA said.

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Mount Olive, NJ
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Man Assaulted With Glass Bottle: Mount Olive PD Man Assaulted With Glass Bottle: Mount Olive PD
Man Assaulted With Glass Bottle: Mount Olive PD A 44-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged after he assaulted a person with a glass bottle, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 5. At 1:03 a.m., on Sunday, July 26, officers responded to a residence on Budd Lake after a man reported he was struck by a glass bottle, causing it to break, by Cristian Rodriguezgonzalez, Mount Olive police said. Officers located Rodriguezgonzalez and after a brief struggle, placed him under arrest, police said. He was charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, police said.

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Basking Ridge-Bernards, NJ
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9-Year-Old Revived After Near Drowning In NJ: Police 9-Year-Old Revived After Near Drowning In NJ: Police
9-Year-Old Revived After Near Drowning In NJ: Police A 9-year-old is in stable condition after nearly drowning in Bernards Township, authorities said. The boy was swimming at Pleasant Valley Pool and drifted into the deeper end of the pool, Bernards Township police said. The 9-year-old became submerged under water and lifeguards noticed him and pulled him out of the pool, police said. Lifeguards began live saving measures along with pool staff and he was revived and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. He is in stable condition, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

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