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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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DWI Driver Inhaling Chemicals In Walmart Parking Lot: Mt Olive PD DWI Driver Inhaling Chemicals In Walmart Parking Lot: Mt Olive PD
DWI Driver Inhaling Chemicals In Walmart Parking Lot: Mt Olive PD A 37-year-old Succasunna man was arrested and charged on Thursday, June 26, after he was found inhaling aerosol chemicals while at Walmart in South Flanders, authorities said- the second time in two months he's been arrested for the same crime. At 4:09 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart at 40 International Dr. and found Neil Perry inside a silver Honda slumped over the steering wheel with a can of electronic duster in his hand, Mount Olive police said. There were several other aerosol chemical cans observed on the passenger seat and the floor, police said. Perry was woken up by office…

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Man Fatally Shot In Atlantic City: Police Man Fatally Shot In Atlantic City: Police
Man Fatally Shot In Atlantic City: Police A 40-year-old man was fatally shot in Atlantic City Thursday evening, June 26, authorities said. At 8:53 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to a report of a man lying in the sidewalk outside the Shore Park apartments at 225 N. Virginia Ave., the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Robert Stanley Davis, an Atlantic City resident, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The manner of death was determined to be a homicide, authorities said. The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.

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5 Arrested In Popeyes Shooting: Twp of Hamilton Police 5 Arrested In Popeyes Shooting: Twp of Hamilton Police
5 Arrested In Popeyes Shooting: Twp of Hamilton Police Four more people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at Popeyes in the Township of Hamilton earlier this month, police said. On Monday, June 9, officers responded to a nearby hospital, where a man was being treated for a gunshot wound to the head, Township of Hamilton police said. An investigation determined the shooting occurred in the Popeyes parking lot at 4616 Black Horse Pike earlier that evening, police said. A day after the shooting, Christian Ruiz, an 18-year-old Pleasantville resident, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and numerous …

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Two Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle That Fled Scene: Jefferson Twp PD Two Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle That Fled Scene: Jefferson Twp PD
Two Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle That Fled Scene: Jefferson Twp PD A man and a woman were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Jefferson Township Saturday evening, June 28, authorities said. At 9:47 p.m., officers responded to 64 Brady Rd. and found a 43-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman in the driveway, having been hit by a car, Jefferson Township police said. The man sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital and the woman sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene, police said. The driver of the dark-colored SUV type vehicle fled the scene, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Lu…

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Camden Man Convicted Of Robbing Women, Children At Gunpoint In Home Invasion: Prosecutor Camden Man Convicted Of Robbing Women, Children At Gunpoint In Home Invasion: Prosecutor
Camden Man Convicted Of Robbing Women, Children At Gunpoint In Home Invasion: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Camden man was convicted on Wednesday, June 25, of committing two gunpoint robberies in a Collingswood apartment building, authorities said. On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, shortly before 6 p.m., Jaquis Burton forced his way into an apartment in the Parkview Towers in Collingswood while armed with a firearm, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. Burton restrained two women and two children, 3 and 9, at gunpoint and demanded money, MacAulay said. He pistol-whipped one of the women, causing significant injuries, MacAulay said. While fleeing the building, Burton robbed and ass…

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Vineland Man Convicted Of Punching, Groping Woman: Prosecutor Vineland Man Convicted Of Punching, Groping Woman: Prosecutor
Vineland Man Convicted Of Punching, Groping Woman: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Vineland man was convicted of violently assaulting a woman, authorities announced Friday, June 27. Thomas Reevey was convicted of aggravated assault, attempted aggravated sexual contact and criminal restraint following a seven-day jury trial, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. On Sunday, April 25, 2021, Reevey followed the woman from Walter Rand Transportation Center to the 500 block of Lawrence Street, MacAulay said. Reevey punched the woman in the face, grabbed her by the hair, dragged her along the sidewalk, ripped the crotch of her shorts and groped he…

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Wildwood Man Sexually Assaulted Minor: Prosecutor Wildwood Man Sexually Assaulted Minor: Prosecutor
Wildwood Man Sexually Assaulted Minor: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Wildwood man was arrested and charged on Monday, June 23, with sexually assaulting a minor, authorities said. An investigation into Kenneth Ricardo Medina-Machado was launched last month following a report of the assault, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy said. Medina-Machado is charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said.

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Atlantic City Man Convicted Of Murder, Shot At Victim 4 Times: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Convicted Of Murder, Shot At Victim 4 Times: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Convicted Of Murder, Shot At Victim 4 Times: Prosecutor A 49-year-old Atlantic City man was convicted on Friday, June 27 of gunning down a man outside a hotel, authorities said. Umar Abdullah faces up to life in prison after being convicted of murder in the first degree and multiple weapons offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 at 4 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Cassino Hotel at 28 S. Georgia Ave. and found Mark Wright, a 35-year-old Atlantic City resident, with three gunshot wounds, authorities said. Wright was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Surveillance footage showed Abdull…

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News
Bride Vanishes 5 Days After Flying From India To NJ For Arranged Marriage, Lindenwold PD Says Bride Vanishes 5 Days After Flying From India To NJ For Arranged Marriage, Lindenwold PD Says
Bride Vanishes 5 Days After Flying From India To NJ For Arranged Marriage, Lindenwold PD Says Simran Simran, 24, flew from India to New Jersey for an arranged marriage on Friday, June 20, authorities said. Five days later, she was reported missing. Simran may have used the prearranged marriage for free airfare to the United States, Lindenwold police said. Surveillance video was obtained depicting Simran apparently looking at her phone and waiting for someone, police said. She did not seem in distress on the surveillance video, police said. Simran has an international phone only that works on Wi-Fi. At this time there are no known family members in India to contact to obtain her poss…

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Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor
Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor A 77-year-old Lyndhurst man was arrested and charged on Thursday, June 26, with striking a person with his vehicle and then leaving the scene, authorities said. Around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, North Bergen police found a 42-year-old Union City resident who had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 2600 Tonnelle Ave. Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, Suarez said. The victim was transported by first responders to a nearby hospital, Suarez said, and the striking vehicle was recovered. Miroslaw Masiak is charged with knowingly …

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