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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Franklin-Newfield, NJ
News
13-Year-Old Killed In Franklin Twp Tractor Crash Mourned: Remembering Nino Costantino 13-Year-Old Killed In Franklin Twp Tractor Crash Mourned: Remembering Nino Costantino
13-Year-Old Killed In Franklin Twp Tractor Crash Mourned: Remembering Nino Costantino Nino Costantino was just 13-years-old when he was killed in a tractor crash in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6. A GoFundMe has been launched for Nino's mother, Linda Brittingham to assist with funeral expenses.  "Linda has already endured so much, having survived cancer twice and lost most of her family," Jay Urban, who organized the fundraiser said. "In the couple of years I've known Nino, he has held a special place in my heart with his enthusiasm and vibrance for life, always finding fun in the smallest of things." At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesbor…

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Salem, NJ
Police & Fire
Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
Salem K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Cody Henderson is charged with two counts of purposely, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to a living animal by failing to provide the living animal with necessary care, resulting in death, following the deaths of Salem County Sheriff’s Office K-9s Rip and Boomer, Salem County Prosecutor Kristin Telsey said. On Friday, May 9, after 3:30 p.m., Henderson discovered Rip and Boomer dead in his police vehicle and tran…

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD
NJ Teen Led Parkway Pursuit After Peeing Out Vehicle While Stopped in Traffic: Stafford PD A 19-year-old Milford resident is at large after he led police on a July 4 pursuit after being spotted relieving himself from his vehicle in Stafford, authorities said. At 7:35 p.m., officers initiated a motor vehicle stop on Route Route 72 and Marsha Drive after observing Evan Perez urinating from his gray Honda Accord while stopped in traffic, Stafford police said. The Honda Accord fled the scene once the officer exited the vehicle, police said. Officers spotted the same vehicle speeding on Route 72 while weaving through traffic, driving on the shoulder and nearly causing multiple motor v…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Police & Fire
Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD
Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Township Of Hamilton PD A burglar with a lengthy rap sheet has been arrested again in South Jersey, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. On Wednesday, May 4, officers responded to the Bra Boudoir at 6010 Main St. after Vito Anderson forced entry by damaging a window, Township of Hamilton police said.  Anderson, who is already detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility was charged with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, police said. In March, Anderson was charged with breaking into the Paisley Pelican in Bridgeton and stealing money, Brigeton police said. Anderson was linked to several…

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Washington, NJ
Police & Fire
'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police 'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police
'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police A man identified only as John Doe was arrested after assaulting a person with a weapon in Warren County, officers announced Tuesday, July 7. At 10:24 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, officers responded to an assault on the 100 block of West Washington Avenue and found a person who had been assaulted with an object, Washington Township police said. Police did not identify the object. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The suspect was located and apprehended following a foot pursuit, police said. While at headquarters, the male refused to identify himself, police s…

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Woodbury, NJ
Police & Fire
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG A Gloucester County pharmacist's license was temporarily suspended and her pharmacy was shut down after the state accused her of practicing unsafely, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Nittal Lodha, owner and operator of Woodbury Family Pharmacy, operated in unsanitary conditions and interfered with patients’ rights to obtain their medications from pharmacies of their choice, leaving them to ration medications or forgo them altogether, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Lodha disregarded patients’ requests to stop filling their prescriptions and transfer them to o…

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Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting in Jersey City was arrested in North Carolina, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. At 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, June 28, Jersey City police responded to Orient Avenue near MLK Drive and found Jenaro Tejada, 38, with gunshot wounds, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Tejada was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Mello said. A second victim, a 45-year-old Jersey City man, was located with a gunshot wound. Raheem Rhett was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Mello…

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Franklin-Newfield, NJ
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police A 13-year-old boy was killed after he was trapped beneath a farm tractor in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesboro Road and found the 13-year-old unconscious and unresponsive beneath the overturned tractor, Franklin Township police said. The boy was helping a family member dig a hole using the tractor and was riding on it with a man when the tractor overturned, trapping him, police said. Officers immediately worked together to lift the tractor off the victim and began life-saving measures, police said. The boy…

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Butler-Bloomingdale, NJ
News
Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler
Crash Snarls Traffic On Route 23 In Butler A crash has led to traffic being backed up on Route 23 on Tuesday morning, July 7, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 23 southbound north of County Route 511 and Boonton Avenue in Butler, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said.

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Morristown, NJ
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor An 18-year-old drowned in a pond in Morris Township on Saturday, July 4, authorities said. At 6:28 p.m., witnesses reported seeing Hillario Manuel Mendez-Vincente struggling to swim while in Jones Pond, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Witnesses called 911 and first responders arrived on scene where they found Mendez-Vincente submerged in the water, authorities said. A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. No foul play is suspected, authorities said. The drowning is being investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Off…

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