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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

$30K In Narcotics Gets Trio Busted In Trenton: Prosecutor Three people were arrested after $30,000 in narcotics were seized in Trenton, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 21. At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, detectives executed a search at Okeeno Fagan's residence in Taylor Street in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said, following a two-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine. Fagon, 36, was taken into custody along with his wife, Alecia Fagan, 34 and Anevia Boswell, 31. Detectives located 200 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of meth, a Canik TP9 handgun with an extended capacity magazine and $1,181 in cash, Marbre…

by Sam Barron

08/21/2025

News

29 Detained Following Federal Raid On Edison Warehouse: Authorities Numerous immigrant workers were detained following a federal raid on a warehouse in Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 20, authorities said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at Smart Logistics and Freight Solutions at 65 Patrick Ave. at 9 a.m. and took 29 people into custody, the Edison mayor's office said. Edison Police were notified by Homeland Security that they would be conducting an operation in the township, the mayor's office said. Workers told the New York Times that 20 federal agents stormed the front door, while another group emerged from vehicles, blocking escape pathways. …

by Sam Barron

08/21/2025

Police & Fire

Avalon Man Dies Days After Atlantic County Crash: Njsp An 81-year-old Avalon man died on Monday, Aug. 18, days after a crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a crash on County Road 557 North in Estelle Manor City after a Lexus crossed the center line into the northbound lane and collided head-on with the Toyota, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police said. Richard Pedroni, the driver of the Lexus, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he died six days later, Postorino said. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor inj…

by Sam Barron

08/21/2025

Police & Fire

21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD Hanover Township police are cracking down on graffiti. The department announced 21 people have been arrested and charged after graffiti caused $500,000 in damage over the past few years on on buildings, businesses, public property, railroad property, bridges, and various other locations in Hanover Township. Identifying and charging suspects allows a victim to recover financial assistance in the form of restitution to make repairs, police said. Those charged are: Two juveniles who spraypainted “GMAIL”, “GMAIL8”, “SCATE”, and “SCATE5” are charged with five counts …

by Sam Barron

08/21/2025

Police & Fire

Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police A head-on crash in Gloucester Township resulted in multiple injuries on Wednesday, Aug. 20, authorities said. At 10:32 p.m., officers responded to the two-vehicle crash on the 600 block of Hickstown Road after a sedan traveling westbound on Hickstown Road lost control and entered the eastbound lane, crashing into an SUV, Gloucester Township police said. One of the vehicles reported to be on fire, but a nearby resident responded with a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze, police said. Occupants of both vehicles were transported to a nearby hospitals, police said. The crash remains …

by Sam Barron

08/21/2025

Police & Fire

Tractor Trailer Leaks Fuel On Route 80 After Crashing Into Concrete Barrier: Njsp A tractor trailer crashed into a concrete barrier on Route 80 on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20 in Warren County, authorities said. A Freightliner tractor trailer was traveling eastbound in Hardwick Township when the driver lost directional control, veered off the roadway to the right and struck a concrete barrier, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, approximately 50 to 100 gallons of fuel leaked onto the roadway, Marchan said. No injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

by Sam Barron

08/21/2025

Police & Fire

Burglar Busted After Fleeing Into Woods, Gave Cops Fake Name: EHT Police A 40-year-old Hammonton man was arrested and charged with a burglary in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 9:01 a.m., a resident on the 2500 block of Fire road contacted officers and reported a man, later identified as Robert Watson, had smashed their glass door and attempted to enter the home, Egg Harbor Township police said. A person at the scene yelled at the man and he fled on foot into the woods, police said At 10:35 a.m., the homeowner called 911 and reported seeing Watson walking on Fire Road. Officers located Watson and took him into custody near Tiny Han…

by Sam Barron

08/20/2025

Police & Fire

Viral Video Shows Batman Arrested In Atlantic City For Pepper Spraying Victim, Police Say Score one for the Joker. Curtis Bordley, a 34-year-old Atlantic City resident, was arrested while dressed as Batman on Sunday, Aug. 17 after pepper spraying another man at Texas Avenue and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City police said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Bordley was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said. Video of Batman's arrest has gone viral on TikTok. @cbyrd0426 Batman arrested Atlantic City self Defense ♬ Batman Theme - The Hit Cre…

by Sam Barron

08/20/2025

Police & Fire

Man Shot In Face, Handgun Recovered: East Orange Police A man was shot in East Orange late Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 11:06 p.m., officers responded to 321 Park Ave. and found a Newark man with a gunshot wound to the face, East Orange police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is in stable condition, police said. A 9 mm handgun was recovered at the scene, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

by Sam Barron

08/20/2025

Police & Fire

Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD A 53-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after he carjacked a vehicle with a toddler inside in East Orange on Tuesday, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 10:19 p.m., a gray Porsche was stolen by Dwan Littlejohn, East Orange police said. The victim's 15-month-old child was in the vehicle when the car was stolen, police said. The suspect did not know the toddler was in the car, police said. Detectives spotted the stolen vehicle and apprehended Littlejohn at 26 Shepard Ave. in Newark, police said. The child was recovered from the vehicle unharmed, police said. Littlejohn is charged with k…

by Sam Barron

08/20/2025

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