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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Willingboro, NJ
Breaking News
16-Year-Old Charged In Drive-By Willingboro Shooting: Burlington County Prosecutor 16-Year-Old Charged In Drive-By Willingboro Shooting: Burlington County Prosecutor
16-Year-Old Charged In Drive-By Willingboro Shooting: Burlington County Prosecutor A 16-year-old Willingboro boy is facing charges following a drive-by shooting, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. On Saturday, July 25, officers responded to a report someone had fired multiple shots from a moving vehicle at a family member who was in the front yard, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Willingboro Township Police Chief Ian Bucs said. The intended victim was not struck, but the residence was hit by gunfire, authorities said. The teen was taken into custody Friday, July 31, following the execution of a search warrant, authorities said. He was charged wi…

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Freehold, NJ
Breaking News
Freehold Warehouse Fire Tolls Multiple Alarms: FD Freehold Warehouse Fire Tolls Multiple Alarms: FD
Freehold Warehouse Fire Tolls Multiple Alarms: FD A warehouse became engulfed in flames in a multi-alarm fire in Freehold, authorities said. At 10 p.m. on Friday, July 31, firefighters responded to the warehouse fire at Freehold Cartage on Route 33, the Morganville Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived and were met with large column of smoke and heavy fire, prompting a second alarm to be transmitted, prompting additional units to respond, fire officials said. Firefighters were forced to hand drag their supply house to suppress the fire with water, firefighters said. A third alarm was tolled as more mutual aid responded to fight t…

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Galloway, NJ
Breaking News
17-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle: Galloway PD 17-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle: Galloway PD
17-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle: Galloway PD A 17-year-old was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle in Galloway Township on Sunday, Aug. 2, authorities said. At 8:57 p.m., officers responded to Wrangleboro Road and Navesink Drive after a 40-year-old Atlantic City man was traveling northbound and navigating a curve when struck the 17-year-old, who was crossing the roadway, Galloway Township police said. The 17-year-old sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
Breaking News
Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD
Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD A 20-year-old Bronx man is at large after he made fraudulent transactions at The Home Depot in Stafford, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 4. Joseph Diaz-Herra unlawfully used a person's credit card information by manually entering the card details to purchase $973 worth of assorted flooring products from the hardware store, Stafford police said. Diaz-Herra is charged with knowingly exhibiting a false government-issued driver's license or other identification, intent to commit credit card fraud, credit card theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and theft by deception, …

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Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Obituaries
Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials
Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its detectives who died after a battle with a rare cancer. Evesham detective Jared Halpern died on Monday, Aug. 3, after his second battle with rare germ cell cancer, his department said. He was 43 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jillian Halpern, and their two children, Paige and Hunter, who were the center of his life, according to his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website. He was remembered as a devoted husband and father who treasured spending time with his family above all else. Halpern graduated from East Brun…

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
Breaking News
Teen Arrested For Pleasantville Shooting: Police Teen Arrested For Pleasantville Shooting: Police
Teen Arrested For Pleasantville Shooting: Police An 18-year-old Pleasantville resident was arrested and charged after shooting a person in the city, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. At 11:33 a.m., on Tuesday, July 21, officers responded to Linden Avenue and Merion Avenue and found a person with gunshot wounds to the chest and left arm, Pleasantville police. The person was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. An investigation determined the shooter was Tyree Kay and he was taken into custody by the Atlantic County Sheriff Department, police said. Kay has been charged with attempted murder, possession of …

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Cherry Hill, NJ
Breaking News
Multiple Cars Catch Fire After Tree Limb Falls On Power Lines: Cherry Hill FD Multiple Cars Catch Fire After Tree Limb Falls On Power Lines: Cherry Hill FD
Multiple Cars Catch Fire After Tree Limb Falls On Power Lines: Cherry Hill FD A tree limb falling on power lines prompted a response from firefighters in Cherry Hill Monday, Aug. 3, authorities said. At 3:31 p.m., tree limb fell on power lines, causing the power lines to land on parked vehicles, which saw a vehicle catch ablaze and spread the fire to other cars, Cherry Hill Fire Department said. The fire unleashed plumes of smoke into the sky and caused a power outage at the Grand Apartments, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.

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Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ
Breaking News
$50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Fair Haven $50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Fair Haven
$50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Fair Haven It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Monmouth County A ticket sold in Fair Haven matched four numbers and the red Powerball to win $50,000 in the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, Aug. 1. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store at 617 River Rd. The winning numbers were 6, 17, 27, 48, 50 and the red Powerball was 6.

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash In Logan: NJSP NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash In Logan: NJSP
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash In Logan: Njsp A 47-year-old Camden man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 295 in Gloucester County, authorities said. At 10:16 p.m. on Friday, July 31, troopers responded to a crash on Route 295 north in Logan Township after a a Suzuki motorcycle driven by Jermaine Hatcher struck a Ram pickup, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Hatcher was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Marchan said. The driver and three passengers in the Ram sustained minor injuries, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

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Mount Olive, NJ
Breaking News
Mount Olive Boy Loses Both Parents At 11 Years Old Mount Olive Boy Loses Both Parents At 11 Years Old
Mount Olive Boy Loses Both Parents At 11 Years Old Gavin Cianci, an 11-year-old Mount Olive boy, recently lost his father Chris, leaving him orphaned. Now the community is coming together to help. Gavin's mother died a year ago, also unexpectedly, according to a GoFundMe set up to support him. He is currently living with his grandmother. The GoFundMe will go toward helping to support Gavin and his grandmother as  they navigate the road ahead.  Gavin, a diehard Rangers and Bengals fan, will be starting middle school in the fall and plays travel baseball. As of Monday, Aug. 3, more than $20,000 has been raised. To view the GoFundM…

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