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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Hillsborough, NJ
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Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD
Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD A two-alarm fire at a condominium complex left several units uninhabitable in Hillsborough Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 3:36 p.m., multiple units responded to Victoria Court near Taurus Drive upon reports of a fire and immediately established a first alarm after seeing a plume of smoke in the air, Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1 said. The fire was in multiple units and firefighters worked to knock down the fire as a second alarm was tolled, bringing additional units to the scene, fire officials said.  Crews remained on scene for an extended duration ventilating hi…

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Colts Neck, NJ
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Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD
Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD A 67-year-old Colts Neck man was killed in a five-vehicle crash on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 1:51 p.m., officers responded to Route 34 and Trump National Blvd. for a five-vehicle crash after a Chevrolet pickup truck failed to maintain its lane, crossed the yellow center line and struck four other vehicles, Colts Neck police said. The driver of the pick-up truck, who was not identified by police, sustained severe injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. All other injuries were minor, police said. The crash r…

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Manheim Township, PA
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NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K
NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming Manheim Twp Homeowner Out Of $2K A 24-year-old Lakehurst, NJ man was charged after he was paid to extend a driveway in Manheim Township and never delivered, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. A homeowner told police he contacted an asphalt company on Facebook called "Alpha Concrete, LLC" and met with the owner, Michael Stanley in person to discuss a price quote to repair and extend their driveway, Manheim Township police said. Stanley requested a 50% down payment of $2,250 which the homeowner sent and Stanley cashed in April, police said But after Stanley cashed the check, communication became sporadic and Stanley nev…

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD
Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with biting a police officer Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 1:16 a.m., officers attempted to execute an outstanding warrant arrest on Romero Flores-Silva, who is homeless, at Walnut Street and Cedar Street, Bridgeton police said. Flores-Silva fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, police said. Officers located Flores-Silva and attempted to take him into custody, but he physically resisted, pushing one officer and biting another officer, police said. He was eventually apprehended and charged with contempt of court, obstruct…

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Ocean City, NJ
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Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD
Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD A man wearing a Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts jersey is at large after he stole from a donation box in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. The man stole money from a donation box filled with cash for the Ocean City Humane Society, Ocean City police said. He has a distinctive ring on his right index finger, police said.  Anyone that recognizes him is asked to contact police 609-525-9131. 

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Camden, NJ
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Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Camden man was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 200 block of Morse Street and found Luis J. Bonet with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Bonet was transferred to Cooper University Hospital where he was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, authorities said.

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD
Vehicle Engulfed In Flames: Manchester PD A vehicle caught fire in Manchester Township Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 6:39 a.m., officers responded to County Road 539 and McMahon Avenue and found a black 2026 Toyota Camry fully engulfed in flames, Manchester police said.  The driver, a 28-year-old New Brunswick man said he experienced engine failure while traveling southbound on County Road 539 and noticed smoke coming from the front of the car and exited immediately, police said. Officers established a safety perimeter while fire apparatus responded to the scene, police said. County Road 539 was temporarily cl…

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Denville, NJ
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Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD
Burglar Stole Dump Truck: Denville PD A 24-year-old Whippany man was arrested with stealing a dump truck in Denville, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. On Friday, June 5, Morristown police recovered a stolen 2011 Isuzu dump truck being operated by Timothy Geary, Denville police said. An investigation determined Geary had stolen from the vehicle from a business in Denville, police said. The Denville Detective Bureau investigated and charged Geary with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle, police said.

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD
Scooterist Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Manchester PD A 26-year-old Manchester woman was critically injured after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 6:15 a.m., a white 2017 Chevrolet suburban was traveling westbound in the left lane of SH 37 and a black e-scooter was traveling westbound on the shoulder as both approached Buckingham Drive, Manchester police said. As both approached the intersection, the Chevrolet traveled through it and the left side of the scooter's handlebar impacted the front passenger-side fender of the Chevrolet, police said.  As the Chevrolet continued forw…

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Voorhees, NJ
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Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds
Voorhees Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds A 63-year-old Voorhees pharmacist was charged with unlawfully distributing oxycodone, authorities announced Monday, June 8. On 15 occasions between June and November 2021, Charles Suh illegally dispenses oxycodone based on prescriptions that he knew or should have known were forged, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Suh's wife, So Yong Suh is also charged with making false statements on her naturalization application, Frazier said. The 62-year-old applied to become a United States citizen by submitting an application for naturalization, an N-400, Frazier said. An N-400 requires the ap…

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