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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
Drunk, Erratic Driver Arrested At Liquor Store: Sparta PD Drunk, Erratic Driver Arrested At Liquor Store: Sparta PD
Drunk, Erratic Driver Arrested At Liquor Store: Sparta PD A 26-year-old Sparta resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated at a liquor store on Tuesday, March 25, authorities said. At 7:57 p.m., officers responded to Woodport road on a report of a white Honda SUV bouncing off the curbs while driving, Sparta police said. The vehicle, driven by Audes Choc-Salam, was seen pulling into the Liquor Factory parking lot, police said. The vehicle was parked crooked in front of the liquor store, police said.  As police spoke to Choc-Salam, they detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his mouth and open beer cans in the vehicle, police …

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Police & Fire
Mount Laurel Daycare Owner Now Accused Of Abusing 6 Infants, Toddlers: Prosecutor Mount Laurel Daycare Owner Now Accused Of Abusing 6 Infants, Toddlers: Prosecutor
Mount Laurel Daycare Owner Now Accused Of Abusing 6 Infants, Toddlers: Prosecutor A 36-year-old Mount Laurel woman is facing additional charges weeks after she was initially charged with abusing two children in her care, authorities said. Danielle Ingraham, who operates a daycare center from her home, is accused of causing injuries to a 5-month infant's head, eyes and wrist, that required hospitalization, shaking a 7-month old, injuring the cheek of a 10-month-old and causing visible injuries to the face and back of a 13-month-old child, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Timothy Hudnall announced on Wednesday, March 26. Ingra…

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Police & Fire
Downed Wires Close Lanes On Route 202: DOT Downed Wires Close Lanes On Route 202: DOT
Downed Wires Close Lanes On Route 202: DOT All lanes are closed on Route 202 after wires fell in Morristown on the morning of Wednesday, March 26, authorities said. The downed wires occurred on Route 202 in both directions north of Cory Avenue in Morristown, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.  This is a developing story, check back later for any additional updates.

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Police & Fire
Fake News: NJ Girl's Story Of Stabbing Abductor With Pencil Didn't Happen, Prosecutors Say Fake News: NJ Girl's Story Of Stabbing Abductor With Pencil Didn't Happen, Prosecutors Say
Fake News: NJ Girl's Story Of Stabbing Abductor With Pencil Didn't Happen, Prosecutors Say It sounded like a scene ripped from Law & Order: SVU — a would-be kidnapper in New Jersey stopped cold by a quick-thinking girl and her trusty pencil. But according to authorities, the dramatic tale was all made up. Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAuley and Berlin Township Police Chief Louis Bordi announced on Wednesday, March 26, that there's "no credible threat to the community" after a week-long investigation into the alleged March 19 abduction attempt. The girl had told investigators an unknown man approached her from behind while she was walking to school near Washington and Gro…

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Police & Fire
Burglary Solved After 13 Years, Suspect At Large: South Brunswick Police Burglary Solved After 13 Years, Suspect At Large: South Brunswick Police
Burglary Solved After 13 Years, Suspect At Large: South Brunswick Police In South Brunswick, good things come to those who wait. Officers announced on Monday, March 24, that evidence from a burglary in 2012 has been linked to a suspect, who remains on the lam, South Brunswick police said. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, a home on Rocky Hill Road was broken into with numerous items stolen, police said. Police recovered numerous pieces of evidence and submitted them to the New Jersey State Police for examination, officers said. In January, one of the pieces of evidence came back as a match for Dale Scott, 52, and officers were able to connect him to the burglary, police sa…

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News
Fire Closes The Westmont Diner Fire Closes The Westmont Diner
Fire Closes The Westmont Diner A diner in Camden County will be closed for the time being following a kitchen fire on the early morning of Wednesday, March 26. "We’re heartbroken to share that our diner will be closed until further notice due to a fire," the Westmont Diner in Haddon wrote on Facebook. "Thankfully, everyone is safe, but the damage requires us to pause operations while we assess and make repairs." The diner said in a follow-up post the fire was contained to the kitchen and they expect the diner to be closed for a couple weeks. "We appreciate your support, patience, and understanding during this difficult …

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Inmate Dies At Fort Dix: Bureau Of Prisons Inmate Dies At Fort Dix: Bureau Of Prisons
Inmate Dies At Fort Dix: Bureau Of Prisons A 34-year-old man was found dead in Federal Correctional Institute Fort Dix in Burlington County on Tuesday, March 25, authorities said. At 6 a.m., Javier Francisco Villalba-Reyes was found unresponsive in his cell, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said. EMS were requested and did lifesaving efforts, though Villalba-Reyes was pronounced dead, authorities said. The FBI has been notified, authorities said. Villalba-Reyes had been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute 45.78 kilograms of cocaine, authorities said. He arrived at Fort Dix la…

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Neptune Pizzeria Burglar Apprehended: Police Neptune Pizzeria Burglar Apprehended: Police
Neptune Pizzeria Burglar Apprehended: Police A 37-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged with breaking into a pizzeria and stealing cash on Thursday, March 24, authorities said. That day, officers responded to Tino’s Artisan Pizza on Main Avenue in Ocean Grove after $300 in cash was taken from the register after hours, Neptune Township police. Later that evening, Howell Township police arrested Jacob Johnson after a burglary alarm went off at Barg’s Lawn and Garden, authorities said. Using a photo provided by Neptune police, police in Howell identified Johnson as the person of interest in the pizzeria burglaries, and he was ch…

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Lifestyle
Jennifer Lopez Movie Filmed In Jersey City Gets Oscar Buzz Jennifer Lopez Movie Filmed In Jersey City Gets Oscar Buzz
Jennifer Lopez Movie Filmed In Jersey City Gets Oscar Buzz It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s Oscars. “Kiss of the Spider Woman” starring Jennifer Lopez, which filmed all over New Jersey, has been picked up by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate. The studios plan to give the movie, a musical, a fall release date, in time for awards season, Deadline reported, with hopes of getting Lopez her first Oscar nomination. The movie filmed at Cinelease Studios Caven Point in Jersey City and 10 Basin Studios in Kearny, according to Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. "Kiss of the Spi…

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Sports
QB Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants QB Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants
QB Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants The greatest moment of Russell Wilson’s career happened at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. He’s hoping to repeat that in 2025. Wilson signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants to be their starting quarterback. Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII at Met Life Stadium while playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Been here before… can’t wait to do it again. #MetLife @Giants pic.twitter.com/6BevBmOLKW — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 26, 2025 The 10-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though the Steelers got off to a hot start, they ended the season l…

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