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 City, NJ
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Man Charged After Halloween Bar Shooting In Brooklawn: Prosecutor Man Charged After Halloween Bar Shooting In Brooklawn: Prosecutor Man Charged After Halloween Bar Shooting In Brooklawn: Prosecutor
Man Charged After Halloween Bar Shooting In Brooklawn: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Lindenwold man was arrested after a shooting outside a bar on Halloween, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 4. At 2:17 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, Brooklawn police responded to the Empire Sports Bar on Crescent Boulevard after a 26-year-old man was shot, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Brooklawn Police Chief Michael Brewster said. The victim, was transported via private vehicle to a nearby hospital, authorities said. An investigation determined Daejaun Sanders shot the man while h was attempting a deescalate a physical altercation involving multipl…

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Somers Point-Northfield-Linwood, NJ
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Somers Point Man Admits To Selling Drugs That Led To Fatal XMas Day OD: Prosecutor Somers Point Man Admits To Selling Drugs That Led To Fatal XMas Day OD: Prosecutor Somers Point Man Admits To Selling Drugs That Led To Fatal XMas Day OD: Prosecutor
Somers Point Man Admits To Selling Drugs That Led To Fatal XMas Day OD: Prosecutor A 51-year-old Somers Point man pleaded guilty to selling drugs that led to a fatal overdose in Atlantic County, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 4. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Legette faces five years in prison, authorities said. On Thursday, Dec. 25, 2023, Somers Point police found an unresponsive man who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Police found a small amount of fentanyl at the scene and the medical examiner's office confirmed he died of fentanyl intoxication, authorities said. Evidence in the case showed Dwayne Legette sold…

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by Sam Barron
Hackettstown, NJ
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Tractor Trailer Engulfed In Flames On Route 80: FD Tractor Trailer Engulfed In Flames On Route 80: FD Tractor Trailer Engulfed In Flames On Route 80: FD
Tractor Trailer Engulfed In Flames On Route 80: FD A tractor trailer overturned and caught fire on Route 80 westbound in Warren County early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, authorities said. Firefighters responded to Route 80 and found the tractor trailer overturned and engulfed in flames, the Allamuchy Fire Department said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and mitigated a significant fuel spill, fire officials said. Paramedics provided patient care to the injured parties and tenders from Green Township and Hope Township provided additional water, while hazmat assisted with the  cleanup, firefighters said. 

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Washington Township, NJ
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Cyclist Brandished Knife In Road Rage Incident: Washington Twp PD Cyclist Brandished Knife In Road Rage Incident: Washington Twp PD Cyclist Brandished Knife In Road Rage Incident: Washington Twp PD
Cyclist Brandished Knife In Road Rage Incident: Washington Twp PD A 56-year-old Washington Township man was arrested and charged after he brandished a knife during a road rage incident on Sunday, Nov. 1, authorities said. At 10:50 a.m., officers responded to Wilson Road and Bryant Road for a confrontation between a bicyclist and a Tesla driver, Washington Township police said. The Tesla driver told officers the cyclist, William Greene threw an object at his vehicle, police said. The driver said he stopped, rolled down his window, and questioned the bicyclist about his actions, police said. The bicyclist became increasingly aggressive, yelling profani…

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Lakewood, NJ
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Man Brandished Knife: Lakewood PD Man Brandished Knife: Lakewood PD Man Brandished Knife: Lakewood PD
Man Brandished Knife: Lakewood PD A 23-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged after he brandished a knife, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 4. At 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, officers responded to Manetta Place and found Christopher Mendoza-Castillo, Lakewood police said. An investigation determined Mendoza-Castillo been acting disorderly in the roadway before threatening another individual with a knife, Lakewood police said. Officers recovered a utility knife at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody, police said. Mendoza-Castillo,  was charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapon…

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Denville, NJ
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Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD
Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD A 28-year-old Somerville man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities said. At 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, officers observed a vehicle swerving out of its lane of travel and traveling at a high rate of speed, Denville police said. Officers subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 10 East, police said. The driver, Brayam Valncia, showed signs of intoxication and he was arrested following sobriety testing, police said. He is charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.

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Franklin Township, NJ
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Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD
Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD A man died after he fell over a railing in Franklin Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 4. At 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, officers responded to a residence on Marlowe Court after two adults were on a second story landing when the railing gave away, causing both to fall to the ground, Franklin Township police said. A man, who has not been publicly identifie,d was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Mount Olive, NJ
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Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD
Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD A 26-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged after he pocketed a down payment without providing a car, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 29, officers responded to Johnson Cadillac after funds were missing from a down payment for the purchase of a vehicle, Mount Olive police said. An employee, Shelbey Menuau accepted $7,300 as a down payment and then kept the money, Mount Olive police said.  Menuau responded to police headquarters where he was placed under arrest and charged with theft of moveable property, police said.

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Paramus, NJ
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Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ
Democrats Flip Senate: Ddhq Democrats have won back control of the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Democrats have already flipped six Senate seats: North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas, Decision Desk HQ projects, with toss-up seats remaining in Alaska and Maine.  In Kansas, Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the Sunflower State in 94 years, while Annie Andrews upset Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the first time Democrats won a statewide race in the Lone Star…

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by Daily Voice
Paramus, NJ
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Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years
Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Democrat Adam Hamilton is projected to win a Senate seat in Kansas, according to DecisionDesk HQ Hamilton, who defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932. Marshall, an obstetrician who was running for a second term, was plagued by a New York Times story that he sued more than 700 patients for unpaid medical debt. In a state that relies heavily on agriculture, Kansans were also hit hard by the high price of diesel.  This is a developing news article. Check back for more.

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