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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Woodbridge, NJ
Breaking News
ICE Busts Woodbridge Man During CDL Crackdown ICE Busts Woodbridge Man During CDL Crackdown
ICE Busts Woodbridge Man During CDL Crackdown Two illegal immigrants were arrested in New Jersey as part of the Department of Homeland Security's crackdown on fraudulent commercial driver’s license practices, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. Zokhid Zakhidov, a 37-year-old Woodbridge resident and Khayrullo Payzullaev, a 30-year-old Hamilton resident, were arrested on Sunday, Aug. 23, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said. Both men are Uzbek citizens, ICE said. Zakhidov, who was in possession of a New York commercial learner permit is in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. His criminal history includes a conviction of dri…

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Fairfield, NJ
Breaking News
Unlicensed Driver Gave Cops Fake Name: Fairfield PD Unlicensed Driver Gave Cops Fake Name: Fairfield PD
Unlicensed Driver Gave Cops Fake Name: Fairfield PD A 24-year-old Morristown woman was arrested and charged after she gave officers a phony name during a traffic stop on Sunday, Sept. 13, authorities said. At 10:22 p.m., officers responded to Route 46 West near Plymouth Street when he observed a gray Honda Civic traveling with an inoperable rear brake light, Fairfield police said. The driver, Candie House, told officers she did not have her drivers license with her and gave the officer a name to look up to try and confirm her identity, police said. Further investigation revealed that House did not possess a valid driver’s lic…

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Red Bank, NJ
Breaking News
Red Bank Drunk Driver Learns Fate In Crash That Killed Mother, Daughter Prosecutor Red Bank Drunk Driver Learns Fate In Crash That Killed Mother, Daughter Prosecutor
Red Bank Drunk Driver Learns Fate In Crash That Killed Mother, Daughter Prosecutor A 43-year-old Red Bank man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to driving drunk in a crash that killed a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in Lakewood, authorities announced. Raul Luna-Perez had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated manslaughter and one count of assault by auto, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. As part of his plea bargain, Luna-Perez was sentenced to 10 years for each count of aggravated manslaughter, to be served consecutively, Billhimer said. On Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:20 p.m., Lakewood police responded to Cross…

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Atlantic City, NJ
Breaking News
AC Man Threatened To Shoot Sister: Prosecutor AC Man Threatened To Shoot Sister: Prosecutor
AC Man Threatened To Shoot Sister: Prosecutor An Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to possessing drugs and guns, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. Trevon Drinks pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and certain persons not to possess weapons, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Drinks is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, authorities said. On Friday, June 20, 2025, Atlantic City police responded to 305 N. North Carolina Avenue after Trevor Drinks threatened to shoot his …

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Washington Township-Long Valley, NJ
Breaking News
Man Drove Drunk To Washington Twp Police Station: Cops Man Drove Drunk To Washington Twp Police Station: Cops
Man Drove Drunk To Washington Twp Police Station: Cops A man was arrested and charged after he drove drunk to a police station in Morris County, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 14. A man went to Washington Township police headquarters to make a report, officers said. But while speaking with the man and gathering information, officers noticed the man was drunk, having driven to the police station under the influence of an alcohol, police said. The man, who was not identified, was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and taken into custody, police said.

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Marlton-Evesham, NJ
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$576K! Marlton Lotto Player Hits Jackpot $576K! Marlton Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
$576K! Marlton Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a magical Monday for a lottery player in Burlington County. A ticket sold in Marlton matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Monday, Sept. 14, winning $576,830. The ticket was sold at Tamu Food Mart at 27 N Maple Ave. The winning numbers were 05, 08, 15, 38 and 41. The Bullseye was 41 and the XTRA was 05. 

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Wildwood, NJ
Breaking News
Gun Found Under Mattress During Emergency Call: North Wildwood PD Gun Found Under Mattress During Emergency Call: North Wildwood PD
Gun Found Under Mattress During Emergency Call: North Wildwood PD A 46-year-old Greenville, PA woman was arrested and charged after a firearm was found in a North Wildwood, police said. On Friday, Sept. 11, officers responded to 400 E. 26th Avenue and located Tammy Paulin exhibiting signs of a possible drug overdose, police said. Two juveniles at the residence had called 911, police said. A search warrant led to the seizure of  a loaded Taurus G3 9mm handgun and two high-capacity magazines, unsecured underneath a mattress, police said.  Paulin was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and a weapons offense, police said.. Paulin w…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Breaking News
Vehicle Struck By Gunfire: Bridgeton PD Vehicle Struck By Gunfire: Bridgeton PD
Vehicle Struck By Gunfire: Bridgeton PD A vehicle was struck by gunfire in Bridgeton Sunday, Sept. 13, authorities said. At 3:17 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Ellis Street and found multiple gunshots fired, Bridgeton police said. No injuries were reported but a vehicle was struck several times, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said.

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Toms River, NJ
Obituaries
Toms River Gulf War Vet Killed In Parkway Crash: NJSP Toms River Gulf War Vet Killed In Parkway Crash: NJSP
Toms River Gulf War Vet Killed In Parkway Crash: Njsp A 57-year-old veteran of the Gulf War was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Thursday, Sept. 10, authorities said. At 4:45 p.m., troopers responded to the Garden State Parkway south in Tinton Falls after a Nissan SUV driven by Mark Edgell struck a guardrail, ran off the road to the left and struck a tree, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Edgell was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said.  Edgell is being remembered for his sense of humor and stubborn nature, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. A …

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Forked River-Lacey, NJ
Breaking News
Wrong Way Philly Driver Charged In Route 539 Crash: Prosecutor Wrong Way Philly Driver Charged In Route 539 Crash: Prosecutor
Wrong Way Philly Driver Charged In Route 539 Crash: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with assault by auto after a wrong-way crash led to injures on Route 539 in Lacey, authorities announced Monday, Sept. 14. At 8:45 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 13, Lacey police responded to Route 539 after a Ford Explorer driven by Jared Beswick, was traveling erratically northbound on the highway when it entered the southbound lane of travel and collided head-on with a Toyota Rav4, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The driver of the Toyota Rav4 and a passenger in the Ford Explorer were transported to Jersey Shore Universi…

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