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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Jackson, NJ
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USPS Employee Charged With Weapons Offenses: Jackson PD USPS Employee Charged With Weapons Offenses: Jackson PD USPS Employee Charged With Weapons Offenses: Jackson PD
USPS Employee Charged With Weapons Offenses: Jackson PD A USPS employee was arrested in Jackson Township on Monday, Oct. 5, authorities said. The USPS employee, who was not identified by law enforcement, was arrested for an incident that occurred on Saturday, Sept. 26. Police did not provide any details on what the incident was. The person is charged with multiple weapons offenses, criminal attempt, harassment, and criminal mischief, police said.

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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
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Man Arrested For Winslow Wawa Double Shooting: Prosecutor Man Arrested For Winslow Wawa Double Shooting: Prosecutor Man Arrested For Winslow Wawa Double Shooting: Prosecutor
Man Arrested For Winslow Wawa Double Shooting: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested and charged after two people were shot at a Wawa, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. Marcus Norman is charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons said. At 9:07 p.m., officers responded to a Wawa on the 400 block of Sicklerville Road and found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound, authorities said. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, authorities said. Another 20-year-old man walked into a hospital with a…

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Montgomery, NJ
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Dog Killed In Montgomery Fire: Police Dog Killed In Montgomery Fire: Police Dog Killed In Montgomery Fire: Police
Dog Killed In Montgomery Fire: Police A dog was killed in a house fire in Montgomery Monday, Oct. 5, authorities said. At 10:47 p.m., firefighters responded to a residence on the 300 block of County Route 601 after the homeowners discovered heavy smoke condition in the residence after waking up, Montgomery police said. Both were able to evacuate the residence and were transported to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation, police said. A dog was killed in the fire, police said. An initial investigation determined the fire originated in a living room that contained a space heater, police said. The residence was left un…

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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
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Sicklerville Man Sexually Assaulted Child In New Hampshire: Police Sicklerville Man Sexually Assaulted Child In New Hampshire: Police Sicklerville Man Sexually Assaulted Child In New Hampshire: Police
Sicklerville Man Sexually Assaulted Child In New Hampshire: Police A 31-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in New Hampshire, authorities said. A juvenile known to Nathan Laverdure disclosed they were sexually assaulted, Dover police said. Laverdure was charged with three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault, police said.  He was arrested in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and extradited to New Hampshire, where he remains in custody, police said. More charges are expected, police said.

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Berlin, NJ
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Berlin Paramedic Learns Fate For Having 1K Child Porn Images: Prosecutor Berlin Paramedic Learns Fate For Having 1K Child Porn Images: Prosecutor Berlin Paramedic Learns Fate For Having 1K Child Porn Images: Prosecutor
Berlin Paramedic Learns Fate For Having 1K Child Porn Images: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Berlin man was sentenced to five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to possessing child porn, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, a cyber tip led detectives to a Discord account run by Jeremy Algarin, a paramedic, used to possess and distribute child porn, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. Detectives ultimately located more than 1,000 images and videos of CSAM on various electronic devices, MacAulay said. At the time of his arrest, Algarin was employed as a paramedic and emergency medical technician, MacAulay s…

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Trenton, NJ
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70 Illegal Slot Machines Seized, Philly Man Busted: Trenton PD 70 Illegal Slot Machines Seized, Philly Man Busted: Trenton PD 70 Illegal Slot Machines Seized, Philly Man Busted: Trenton PD
70 Illegal Slot Machines Seized, Philly Man Busted: Trenton PD A 33-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested after he set up illegal slot machines at businesses throughout Trenton, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 5. A search warrant led to the seizure of 70 slot machines, numerous items used to facilitate gambling and cash, Trenton police said. The slot machines were at 30 different business establishments throughout the city, police said. Harry Almonte was arrested at his residence by the Philadelphia Police Department, where he was found in possession of three semi-automatic handguns and over a half pound of marijuana, police said.. Almonte was char…

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Atlantic City, NJ
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Atlantic City: Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Atlantic City: Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Atlantic City: Police
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Atlantic City: Police A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Atlantic City Sunday, Oct. 4, authorities said. At 12:05 a.m., officers responded to Iowa and Pacific Avenues and found a pedestrian struck by a car, Atlantic City police said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver remained at the scene, police said. The vehicle was towed pending further investigation, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

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Montgomery, NJ
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Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In Skillman: Prosecutor Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In Skillman: Prosecutor Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In Skillman: Prosecutor
Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In Skillman: Prosecutor The Grodnick family has been identified as the victims of a double murder suicide in Somerset County, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. David Grodnick, 61, killed his wife, Lora, 62, and daughter, Sloane, 24 before killing himself, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Montgomery Township Chief of Police Silvio Bet said. On Thursday, Oct. 1, Montgomery Township police conducted a welfare check on the residence, but were unable to contact the residents, authorities said. On Friday, Oct.…

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Moorestown, NJ
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Man At Large After Robbing Ice Cream Parlor: Moorestown PD Man At Large After Robbing Ice Cream Parlor: Moorestown PD Man At Large After Robbing Ice Cream Parlor: Moorestown PD
Man At Large After Robbing Ice Cream Parlor: Moorestown PD Police are on the hunt for a man whole robbed an ice cream parlor in Moorestown Sunday, Oct. 4. At 5 p.m., the nan entered Brain Freeze Ice Cream Parlor, at 99 W. Main St., approached an employee, claimed that he had a gun in his pocket and demanded that the cash register be opened, Moorestown police said. The man stole $300 from the register and then fled on foot toward the Municipal Lot, where he entered what appeared to be a gray SUV, possibly a Nissan Rogue, police said. He was wearing dark colored pants, a gray sweater that appeared to have no pockets, a blue Nike baseball hat, g…

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Newark, NJ
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NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Newark. A ticket sold in Newark matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, Oct. 3, winning $1.8 million.  The ticket was sold at El Caballo Blanco on Mount Prospect Ave. The winning numbers were 5, 10, 15, 16 and 18.

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