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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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Philly Native, NJ Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall Philly Native, NJ Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall
Philly Native, NJ Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall Eric Wise, a 44-year-old sergeant with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, died on Friday, Feb. 14, days after sustaining serious injuries in a fall on Monday, Feb. 10, according to his obituary from the Wimberg Funeral Home website. Born in Philadelphia, Wise graduated North Catholic High School in 1999 and from Stockton University in 2004 with a criminal justice degree, his obituary reads. "Eric’s work as a Detective Sergeant was marked by his professionalism, integrity, and a passion for making a difference in his community," his obituary reads. "Throughout his career in law enforce…

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Police & Fire
80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At Budd Lake Shopping Center: Police 80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At Budd Lake Shopping Center: Police
80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At Budd Lake Shopping Center: Police An 80-year-old car burglar was arrested and charged on Friday, Feb. 14 breaking into vehicles at a shopping center in Budd Lake, authorities said. At 5:29 p.m., officers responded to the back of the Mall at Wild Geese Shopping Center for the report of a male attempting to enter parked vehicles, Mount Olive police said. Officers observed Ceir Coral and realized he matched to description of a suspect in at least two additional incidents of burglary and theft, police said. On Friday, Jan. 31, Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Friday, February 14, Coral had entered parked vehicles and s…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Missing From Neptune, May Be In NYC: Police 15-Year-Old Missing From Neptune, May Be In NYC: Police
15-Year-Old Missing From Neptune, May Be In NYC: Police A 15-year-old girl has been missing in Neptune since Sunday, Feb. 16, authorities said. Payton Cox was last seen in the area of Valley Drive in Neptune Township at 7:30 p.m.. She is approximately 5'8" and may be traveling to the New York City area, Neptune Township police said.  Anyone with information regarding her location is asked to contact police at 732-988-8000 ext. 432 or call 9-1-1.

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News
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Perth Amboy Food Market $1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Perth Amboy Food Market
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Perth Amboy Food Market A lottery player in Middlesex County had the ultimate spectacular playing New Jersey's new scratch off game. An Ultimate Spectacular ticket sold in Perth Amboy won one of nine $1 million top prizes on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This was the first $1 million prize won.  The ticket was sold at Big Pantry Food Market on Amboy Avenue. The player chose to accept an annuity.  An Ultimate Spectacular ticket features five game plays. Players reveal 10 winning numbers and 30 ultimate numbers, with a prize amount below each of the ultimate numbers play symbols.  If any of the ultimate nu…

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Police & Fire
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police A group of suspects are at large after following two people from New York City and robbing them in Morristown on Saturday, Feb. 165, authorities said. At 8 a.m., officers responded to the Windmill Pond section of town after a witness reported seeing a group of unidentified men exit a dark-colored SUV and rob two individuals in a second vehicle at gunpoint, Morristown Police said. The suspects took money and personal items before fleeing the scene, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. An investigation determined the victims were targeted and followed from Manhattan, poli…

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Cops ID 29-Year-Old Vineland Man As Victim In Fatal Deerfield Crash: NJSP Cops ID 29-Year-Old Vineland Man As Victim In Fatal Deerfield Crash: NJSP
Cops ID 29-Year-Old Vineland Man As Victim In Fatal Deerfield Crash: Njsp A 29-year-old Vineland man was killed in a crash in Deerfield Township on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 12, authorities said. At 8:27 p.m., a BMW sedan driven by Trevon Johnson was traveling westbound on County Road 645 when it veered off the roadway to the left and struck a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said.  As a result of the crash, Johnson sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Car On Island Heights Boardwalk Driver Crashes Car On Island Heights Boardwalk
Driver Crashes Car On Island Heights Boardwalk A driver lost control of his car, crashing onto a boardwalk in Ocean County on the early morning of Sunday, Feb. 16, authorities said. At 1:18 a.m., first responders in Island Heights were dispatched to a crash on River Avenue and found a vehicle that had lost control and driven up onto the boardwalk, Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 said. The crash caused extensive damage to a portion of the boardwalk before crashing into and knocking over a street light, firefighters said.. Crews secured the vehicle battery and made sure there was no fire hazard from the power lines that were…

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News
Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Service Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Service
Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Service A freight train derailed on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 16, suspending NJ Transit service, authorities said. At about 7 AM today we received reports of a train crash near the Train Station on Green Lane. Patrol officers... Posted by Township of Union NJ Police Department on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 At 7 a.m. a Conrail freight train derailed near Union Station in the Township of Union, NJ Transit said. Officers responded and found a train came off the tracks, Township of Union police said. No one was hurt and there were no hazardous materials on the train, police said. The …

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Police & Fire
One Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: Knowlton Twp Fire One Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: Knowlton Twp Fire
One Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: Knowlton Twp Fire One person was injured after a car crashed into a home on Route 46 in Knowlton Township on Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. At 8:25 p.m., a pickup truck on Route 46 eastbound lost control when they struck the ice and snow on the shoulder and crashed into a detached garage and then struck a house before coming to a rest, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 - Station 41 said. The corner of the home sustained damage to the outside, firefighters said. Crews checked on occupants of the home and the stability and safety of the home while EMS checked on the occupants of the truck, fi…

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Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD
Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged after he was found sleeping in a stolen vehicle in Denville on Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. Khalil Watkins, an Emmaus resident, was sleeping in a vehicle in the parking lot of Schumacher Chevrolet on Route 46 East, Denville police said. The vehicle he was sleeping in was identified as stolen, police said. Watkins was found to be under the influence of alcohol, police said. Watkins was placed under arrest and charged with receiving stolen property and driving while intoxicated, police said. He was also issued numerous multi…

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