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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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
Police & Fire
1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD 1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD
1 Injured, Pets Rescued In Pleasantville Fire: FD One person was injured in a fire in Pleasantville on Saturday, July 25, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 100 block of West Glendale Avenue and were met with heavy fire from a two-family home, the Pleasantville Fire Department said. Firefighters mounted an aggressive offensive attack and brought the fire under control at 2:10 p.m.,  holding the fire to the building of origin, fire officials said. One resident suffered minor injuries and was treated and transported to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. A dog and cat were also rescued and returned to their family, firefi…

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Atlantic City, NJ
News
Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino
Burst Pipe Cancels Gaming At AC Casino There will be no big winners at Ocean Casino Resort Monday, July 27. A water pipe burst at the Atlantic City casino has caused gaming to be canceled for the time being, including slots, table games and sports betting, the casino said on social media. The hotel is operating at limited capacity, bur restaurants, pools and other amenities are still available, the casino said on social media. The $30,000 Slot Tournament scheduled for 1pm-8pm has been cancelled.

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Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ
News
Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor
Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Rumson: Prosecutor A 67-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Rumson last week, authorities said. At 12:37 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, officers responded to Ridge Road and Navesink Avenue after a man was operating a 2024 Isuzu work truck traveling east on Hartshorne Lane and collided with a cyclist riding a Giant bicycle, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The cyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. The driver remained on scene, Santiago said. The crash remains under investigation, Santiago said. The cyclist has not been publicly i…

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Hackettstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD
Man Performed Lewd Gestures At Pool: Hackettstown PD A 77-year-old Long Valley man was arrested and charged after he made lewd gestures at the Hackettstown Community Pool, authorities said. At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, officers responded to the pool and observed Harry Muller's bathing suit appeared to be rolled/cuffed at the seam of his right leg, shortening the leg of the bathing suit, Hackettstown police said. When Muller sat up, the bathing suit was high enough that his penis became visible to the officer, police said. Witnesses said Muller was performing lewd gestures with a child's bathing suit in a bathroom, police said. Muller …

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Denville, NJ
News
Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD
Driving Too Slow On Route 46 Gets Intoxicated Man Busted: Denville PD A 61-year-old Dover man was recently arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities announced. At 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, officers stopped a vehicle on Route 46 East for traveling well below the posted speed limit, Denville police said. The driver, Florentin Flores-Zapata displayed signs of impairment and was arrested following field sobriety tests, police said. Flores-Zapata was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, careless driving, delaying traffic, reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol, police said.

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Keansburg, NJ
News
Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned
Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned Paco Moore, 28, was about to be a father for a second time when he was fatally shot in Keansburg on Monday, July 20.  Moore is survived by his fiancée Julia Emerson, their 16-month old daughter, with a second child on the way. At 8:56 p.m., Keansburg police responded to the 40 block of Carr Avenue and discovered Moore suffering from a gunshot wound, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. Local Smoke BBQ, where Moore worked, paid tribute to him. "Paco was a shining light to everyone who had …

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Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor 2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor
2-Year-Old Ingested Cocaine In Wildwood, Man Arrested: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Ringwood man was arrested and charged after a 2-year-old was found cocaine in their system in Wildwood, authorities announced Friday, July 24. On Monday, July 20, a 2-year-old was taken to a hospital by Alexander Moles because they were having difficulty breathing, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy said. EMS administered two doses of Narcan to the toddler, authorities said. A blood test revealed the toddler had cocaine, authorities said. An investigation determined Moles was vacationing in Wildwood when the toddler…

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North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
News
PA Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Guttenberg PD PA Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Guttenberg PD
PA Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Guttenberg PD A 65-year-old Allentown man was arrested and charged with dealing fentanyl after initially being pulled over for making an improper U-turn in Guttenberg on Tuesday, July 22, authorities said. At 12:17 p.m., detectives observed the white 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross make the improper turn in the middle of an intersection and initiated a motor vehicle stop, Guttenberg police said. Luis Valerio-Vargas told police he worked in plumbing and construction and was picking up a person to take him to a job site in West New York, police said. As part of its investigation, detectives a K-9 from the No…

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Haddonfield, NJ
News
2 Employees Of Haddonfield Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE 2 Employees Of Haddonfield Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE
2 Employees Of Haddonfield Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE Two employees of El Nopalito, a Mexican restaurant in Haddonfield, were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the restaurant announced. "This morning, we were notified that two of our hardworking kitchen staff members were taken into custody by ICE agents, yesterday afternoon," the restaurant shared on social media on Tuesday, July 21. "We have never been a family that speaks publicly about our personal issues, but this goes beyond us. Right now, our focus is on supporting our team, and their family members, and continuing to serve our community the best we can." A GoFundMe has b…

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Glassboro, NJ
News
Chaotic Pop-Up Party Near Rowan University Gets Recent College Grad Arrested: Glassboro PD Chaotic Pop-Up Party Near Rowan University Gets Recent College Grad Arrested: Glassboro PD
Chaotic Pop-Up Party Near Rowan University Gets Recent College Grad Arrested: Glassboro PD A 21-year-old woman who organized a pop-up party near Rowan University has been arrested, authorities announced Thursday, July 23. At 11:03 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers responded to 500 Whitney Avenue for a party that led to loud noise, parking issues, gridlock traffic and drivers driving carelessly through the neighborhood, Glassboro police said. An investigation revealed over 300 tickets were sold for the party,  resulting in "chaos," police said. Rowan Boulevard was forced to close as a result of the party, police said. Meadow Carstarphen, who organized the party and promoted it…

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