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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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Police & Fire
South River Man Arrested After Denville Vehicle Break-In: Police South River Man Arrested After Denville Vehicle Break-In: Police
South River Man Arrested After Denville Vehicle Break-In: Police A 39-year-old South River man was arrested after breaking into a motor vehicle in Denville on Saturday, June 21. At 8:12 a.m., officers responded to Hillcrest Drive for a motor vehicle burglary, Denville police said. While responding to the scene officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided by the reporting party, police said. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Roman Chkheidze, police said. Chkheidze had active warrants issued by an outside agency for his arrest, police said. Chkheidze was arrested and charged with burglary, police said.

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Galloway Teen Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit: Absecon PD Galloway Teen Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit: Absecon PD
Galloway Teen Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit: Absecon PD A 19-year-old Galloway resident was arrested and charged with stealing a car following a vehicle pursuit in Absecon on Monday, June 23, authorities said. Officers received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from Pine Street, Absecon police said. At 3 p.m., an officer observed the stolen vehicle traveling near 10th Avenue and Spring Lane, police said. A police officer attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the suspect, later identified as Prince-Naseem Medas, fled, initiating a pursuit through Galloway Township, law enforcement said. The pursuit continued along Upland Avenue until the suspect …

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Man Convicted In Fatal Mount Holly Stabbing: Prosecutor Man Convicted In Fatal Mount Holly Stabbing: Prosecutor
Man Convicted In Fatal Mount Holly Stabbing: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Mount Holly man was convicted on Thursday, June 19, of a fatal stabbing behind a convenience store in 2021, authorities said. Jimir Wynn was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and multiple weapons offenses for the September 2021 stabbing, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, Mount Holly police responded to Millerie's Market and Deli at 101 Rancocas Rd. after receiving a report of a body, later identified as Sean Reynolds, found behind the store, Bradshaw said. Reynolds had been killed the night before after being stabbed mu…

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Guttenberg Man Killed In Fire: Prosecutor Guttenberg Man Killed In Fire: Prosecutor
Guttenberg Man Killed In Fire: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Guttenberg man was killed in a fire on Monday, June 23, authorities said, At 7 a.m., North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue responded to 6914 Park Ave. and found a fire coming from the third floor of a residential structure, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Firefighters located Marcos Santa-Zayas with serious injuries, Suarez said. He was transported to Palisades Medical Center where he was pronounced dead soon after, Suarez said. The cause and origin are being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force, Suarez said. Foul play is not susp…

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Death Of 1-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Perth Amboy Daycare Under Investigation: Prosecutor Death Of 1-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Perth Amboy Daycare Under Investigation: Prosecutor
Death Of 1-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Perth Amboy Daycare Under Investigation: Prosecutor A 1-year-old baby died on Friday, June 20 after he was found unresponsive at a daycare center in Perth Amboy, authorities said. At 10:33 a.m., authorities responded to a residential daycare on McKeon Street after receiving a 911 distress call about an unresponsive baby, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano said. The baby was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. 

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Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT
Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: Njdot A car crash with injuries has closed all lanes on Route 287 in Edison on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:04 p.m. on Route 287 southbound north of Exit 1 in Edison, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said. 

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Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (PHOTOS) Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (PHOTOS)
Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (Photos) A Paterson man was killed and four others were injured in a mass shooting in Newark late Monday, June 23, authorities said. At 11:40 p.m., Newark police responded to 367 6th Ave. and found five individuals struck by gunfire, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Brandyn Waters, 18, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Four men, 26, 24, and two 19-year-olds were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Forc…

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PTO Treasurer Stole $32K In Funds: Absecon PD PTO Treasurer Stole $32K In Funds: Absecon PD
PTO Treasurer Stole $32K In Funds: Absecon PD A 41-year-old Absecon resident was arrested and charged with stealing from the PTO where she served as treasurer, authorities announced on Monday, June 23. Last month, officers were notified of irregularities in the Absecon Parent Teacher Organization's financial accounts, Absecon police said. An investigation revealed Khristi Mannery, who had access to the funds as treasurer deposited over $32,000 raised from PTO events into her personal accounts, police said. Mannery is charged with theft by unlawful disposition, police said.

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Four Men Broke Into Hanover Home: Police Four Men Broke Into Hanover Home: Police
Four Men Broke Into Hanover Home: Police Four men were arrested and charged after they burglarized a home in Hanover Township on Monday, June 23, authorities said. At 11:14 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at a Reynolds Avenue residence after a witness saw suspects entering the back of the home, Hanover Township police said. An officer spotted a vehicle matching the description leaving the area and the vehicle was stopped, police said. Officers found signs of forced entry and the four suspects inside the vehicle were arrested, police said. The four suspects arrested were Florin Coman, a 23-year-old Renton, Washington reside…

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Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral
Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral Adam Sandler is starting to become a fixture in New Jersey. The actor who recently filmed “Happy Gilmore 2” in the Garden State was recently spotted playing basketball at Rand Park Montclair in a TikTok that has gone viral. @saevista This my second time seeing bro lol really a legend #adamsandler #newjersey #nyc #fyp #foryou #fypシ ♬ original sound - {^~^} The video, which has 1.1 million views in just two days, shows the Sandman can really hoop, including faking a shot and driving to the basket for the easy two. He wears his standard pickup basketball out fit of bright colored sh…

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