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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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Venezuelan Man Sold Heroin in Short Hills: Feds Venezuelan Man Sold Heroin in Short Hills: Feds
Venezuelan Man Sold Heroin in Short Hills: Feds A 29-year-old Venezuelan man was arrested and charged on Thursday, May 29 with distributing over two kilograms of black tar heroin in Short Hills, authorities said. Last month, law enforcement received information that Reinaldo Mendoza was engaged in narcotics trafficking in northern New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. On Wednesday May 28, Mendoza met with a prospective buyer in Short Hills to sell two kilograms of heroin that he had stored in the trunk of his vehicle, Habba said. Mendoza drove to the sale with an adult and two minor family members in the car, Habba said. Law enf…

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Two People Tried to Get Bribe From Union Township Business Owner: AG Two People Tried to Get Bribe From Union Township Business Owner: AG
Two People Tried to Get Bribe From Union Township Business Owner: AG Two people were charged on Thursday, June 5, with trying to get a bribe from a Union Township business owner, claiming a personal connection with an official in the township, authorities said. Steven Carr, a 54-year-old Staten Island resident, and Whitney DaSilva, a 38-year-old Kearny resident face charges of bribery and conspiracy, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Carr also faces charges of theft by deception, Platkin said. Between February and May 2024, the owner of a Union Township business was involved in administrative proceedings with the township related to his estab…

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Weehawken Businessman Issued $100K In Bad Checks: Prosecutor Weehawken Businessman Issued $100K In Bad Checks: Prosecutor
Weehawken Businessman Issued $100K In Bad Checks: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Weehawken man was arrested and hit with multiple theft charges on Thursday, June 5, after he deceived numerous people through his business, authorities said. Between July 2023 and June 2024, Jose Espinosa deceived 10 individuals and one business by collecting payments for unperformed services through his business Move the Needle LLC, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said..  Espinoza issued bad checks to five individuals and one business. The total reported loss exceeds $100,000, Suarez said. Espinoza is charged with multiple counts of theft by deception a…

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News
Six People Arrested In 2023 Linden Shooting: Police Six People Arrested In 2023 Linden Shooting: Police
Six People Arrested In 2023 Linden Shooting: Police Four men and two juveniles were recently arrested and charged for their role in a 2023 shooting in Linden, authorities announced on Thursday, May 29. Around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, officers responded to N. Wood Avenue and E. Blancke Street after a shooter brandished a black handgun and fired a gunshot during an argument, Linden police said. No injuries were reported, but a single shell casing was recovered from the scene, police said. On Wednesday, May 21, two juveniles, a 17-year-old from Elizabeth and a 15-year-old Linden resident, along with Nafee Finney, 18 and Joshua Ruth, 18, of…

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22 Grams Of Heroin, 6 Handguns, 24 Arrests: Prosecutor Announces Massive Linden Drug Bust 22 Grams Of Heroin, 6 Handguns, 24 Arrests: Prosecutor Announces Massive Linden Drug Bust
22 Grams Of Heroin, 6 Handguns, 24 Arrests: Prosecutor Announces Massive Linden Drug Bust A drug raid in Union County on Thursday, May 29, resulted in the arrest of 24 people and the seizure of illegal drugs, firearms and money, authorities said. Numerous police departments and SWAT teams participated in the raid, which involved 14 search warrants throughout North Jersey,  Union County Prosecutor William  Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart said. The raids were part of a comprehensive investigation by the Union County Intelligence and Narcotics Division and the Linden Police Department Narcotics Bureau targeting a drug distribution networ…

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Murder-Suicide: Man Shoots Woman, Her 10-Year-Old Daughter In Hamilton Twp: Prosecutor Murder-Suicide: Man Shoots Woman, Her 10-Year-Old Daughter In Hamilton Twp: Prosecutor
Murder-Suicide: Man Shoots Woman, Her 10-Year-Old Daughter In Hamilton Twp: Prosecutor A man in Hamilton Township fatally shot a woman and her 10-year-old daughter before shooting himself Thursday morning, June 5, authorities said. At 4 a.m., Hamilton police responded to a 911 call from a residence at the 200 block of Henry Street, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult man and woman and a 10-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds, Marbrey said. All three were pronounced dead at the scene, Marbrey said. An investigation revealed the man shot his girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter before shooting himself, Marbrey said.&…

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Man Assaulted Officer, Spit In His Face: Raritan Borough PD Man Assaulted Officer, Spit In His Face: Raritan Borough PD
Man Assaulted Officer, Spit In His Face: Raritan Borough PD A 32-year-old Raritan man was arrested and charged on Sunday, June 1, after he assaulted a police officer and spit in his face, authorities said. At 8:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business on West Somerset Street for a trespassing complaint, Raritan Borough police said. Officers encountered Daniel Gabino-Maldonado, who had previously trespassed at the business, police said. Gabino-Maldonado refused to provide his information and as he was being taken into custody, he assaulted the officer and spit in his face, police said. After a struggle, Maldonado was eventually taken into cust…

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Woman Robbed At Gunpoint Walking Dog: Montclair PD Woman Robbed At Gunpoint Walking Dog: Montclair PD
Woman Robbed At Gunpoint Walking Dog: Montclair PD A woman was robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog in Montclair on Sunday, June 1, authorities said. The woman was walking her dog on North Willow Street when a dark-colored Acura pulled up alongside her, Montclair police said. Two men exited the vehicle and approached her, while the driver remained in the vehicle, police said. One of the men that exited the car brandished a handgun and demanded her belongings, specifically her jewelry, and then forcibly removed her necklace from her neck, police said. The suspects reentered the Acura and fled south toward Glenridge Avenue, police said. …

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14-Year-Old Boy Missing From Lindenwold: Police 14-Year-Old Boy Missing From Lindenwold: Police
14-Year-Old Boy Missing From Lindenwold: Police A 14-year-old Lindenwold boy has been missing since Friday, May 30, authorities said. Ro'mell Davis was last seen in the 500 block of Broadway in Camden, Lindenwold police said.  He may be wearing cream/gray New Balance sneakers, a black/brown Balenciaga hoodie, and a ski mask, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 856-784-7566 or email Det. Bonilla jbonilla@lindenwoldpd.com

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Lifestyle
Pleasantville Man Arrested For Stealing Instruments From Heart Before AC Gig: Police Pleasantville Man Arrested For Stealing Instruments From Heart Before AC Gig: Police
Pleasantville Man Arrested For Stealing Instruments From Heart Before AC Gig: Police A 57-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 4, with stealing two instruments from the trailblazing rock band Heart while they were preparing for their show at the Etess Arena at the Hard Rock Atlantic City last weekend, authorities said. Nancy Wilson, who co-founded the band with her sister Ann, said on Instagram that the instruments are irreplaceable.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nancy Wilson (@nancywilson) Surveillance video showed Garfield Bennett walking through various parts of Atlant…

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