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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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Narcotics, Guns Leads To Teenager's Arrest: EHT PD Narcotics, Guns Leads To Teenager's Arrest: EHT PD Narcotics, Guns Leads To Teenager's Arrest: EHT PD
Narcotics, Guns Leads To Teenager's Arrest: EHT PD A 19-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was arrested and charged with drugs and  weapons offenses following a narcotics investigation on Wednesday, Nov. 4, authorities said. Officers executed a search warrant that  resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of vape cartridges containing suspected THC oil, two firearms, one of which was equipped with an illegal silencer, and multiple large-capacity ammunition magazines, Egg Harbor Township police said. Hebereli Mejia  was arrested and charged with multiple firearms and narcotics offense, police said.

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Child Shoots Themselves While Dad Sleeps In Bridgeton: Prosecutor Child Shoots Themselves While Dad Sleeps In Bridgeton: Prosecutor Child Shoots Themselves While Dad Sleeps In Bridgeton: Prosecutor
Child Shoots Themselves While Dad Sleeps In Bridgeton: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged after a 3-year-old shot themselves on Wednesday, Nov. 4, authorities said. At 2:57 a.m., Bridgeton police responded to East Avenue after Moses Molina and the child's mother were awoken by a gunshot, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. They found the 3-year-old child with a gunshot wound to the face. The firearm had been stored in a bag on the floor, Webb-McRae said. The gun belonged to Molina, Webb-McRae said. He is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, Webb-McRae said. The child is in critical but stable co…

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Vineland, NJ
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Vineland Man Struck, Killed Woman, Left Scene: Prosecutor Vineland Man Struck, Killed Woman, Left Scene: Prosecutor Vineland Man Struck, Killed Woman, Left Scene: Prosecutor
Vineland Man Struck, Killed Woman, Left Scene: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Vineland man is charged after he fatally struck a woman and then fled the scene, authorities said. On Sunday, Nov. 1, Vineland police responded to West Park Avenue and Lynn Avenue and found Emiliano Ortega-Dominguez laying along the south curb line near 34 West Park Avenue, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Ortega-Dominguez was transferred to Cooper Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Webb-McRae said. Tyrone Bordley was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident and possession of MDMA/Ectasy, Webb-McRae said.

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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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2 Charged In Fairfield Twp Double Shooting That Left One Dead: Prosecutor 2 Charged In Fairfield Twp Double Shooting That Left One Dead: Prosecutor 2 Charged In Fairfield Twp Double Shooting That Left One Dead: Prosecutor
2 Charged In Fairfield Twp Double Shooting That Left One Dead: Prosecutor Two men were arrested and charged after a man was shot and killed in Fairfield Township, authorities said. On Friday, Oct. 9, Shykeem Boyd, a 41-year-old Bridgeton man was shot and transported to Inspira where he was pronounced dead, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. A 34-year-old Bridgeton woman was struck, treated and released, Webb-McRae said. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Leonard Fortune, a 40-year-old Vineland resident and Paul Willoughy Jr., a 33-year-old Vineland resident were charged with murder, conspiracy, attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said…

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Mount Olive, NJ
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Reckless Driver Drove Drunk On Route 46: Mount Olive PD Reckless Driver Drove Drunk On Route 46: Mount Olive PD Reckless Driver Drove Drunk On Route 46: Mount Olive PD
Reckless Driver Drove Drunk On Route 46: Mount Olive PD A 32-year-old Budd Lake woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Budd Lake, authorities said. At 2:35 a.m., officers observed a white Hyundai traveling from Sand Shore Road onto Route 46 fail to properly negotiate the turn or maintain its lane of travel, Mount Olive police said. The vehicle was stopped near a 7-Eleven and the driver, Zelina Williams appeared to be impaired as officers detected the odor of alcohol on her, police said. Williams was arrested following field sobriety testing, police said. She is charged with DWI and reckless driving, police said.

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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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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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