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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
DUI Somers Point Driver Arrested After Crash: Police DUI Somers Point Driver Arrested After Crash: Police
DUI Somers Point Driver Arrested After Crash: Police A 36-year-old Somers Point man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a crash in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, Aug. 6, authorities said. At 8:06 p.m., officers responded to a crash at Zion Road and Robert Best after 2002 Buick Lesabre failed to appropriately navigate a curve as it approached a stop sign, ran off the roadway, served back into the intersection and struck a 2008 Toyota Tundra turning left onto the roadway, Egg Harbor Township police said. Hector Merino-Garcia, the driver of the Buick Lesabre, had a BAC of .12%, police said. He was arrested and cha…

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Obituaries
Longtime West New York Police Officer Dies Weeks Before Retirement Longtime West New York Police Officer Dies Weeks Before Retirement
Longtime West New York Police Officer Dies Weeks Before Retirement David Martinez, who served West New York as a police officer for 25 years, died on Saturday, Aug. 16, the police department announced. "Officer Martinez faithfully served the West New York community for 25 years with honor, dedication, and compassion," West New York police said. Martinez died weeks away from his retirement, police said. Sources tell Daily Voice his death was sudden. "His unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our residents will never be forgotten," police said. The West New York P.B.A. Local 361 & 361A mourns the loss of our beloved brother, David Martine…

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NJ Man Armed With Replica Glock Gun Assaulted Police Officers: Prosecutor NJ Man Armed With Replica Glock Gun Assaulted Police Officers: Prosecutor
NJ Man Armed With Replica Glock Gun Assaulted Police Officers: Prosecutor A 35-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged on Friday, Aug. 15 after he assaulted a police officer in Somerville, authorities said. Police were originally searching for Derick Lewis over allegations he threatened a woman's child,  Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., Manville Chief of Police Craig Jeremiah, Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning, and Somerset County Sheriff Darrin Russo said. Lewis was also wanted on a warrant out of Asbury Park for robbery and was believed to have a sc…

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Police & Fire
2 Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle At Sam's Club: Pleasantville PD 2 Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle At Sam's Club: Pleasantville PD
2 Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle At Sam's Club: Pleasantville PD Two people were struck by a vehicle outside Sam's Club in Pleasantville on Sunday, Aug. 17, authorities said. An 82-year-old Margate woman lost control of her vehicle while backing out of a parking space, striking two pedestrians, an Absecon woman and a Pleasantville man at the Sam's Club at 1025 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville police said. Both pedestrians sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. No charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing, police said.

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News
$50K! Stirling ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket $50K! Stirling ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket
$50K! Stirling ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Morris County. A lottery ticket sold in Stirling matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, Aug. 16.  The ticket was sold at ShopRite at 1153 Valley Rd. The winning numbers were 23, 40, 49, 65, 69 and the red powerball was 23.

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Police & Fire
Burglar Disguised As Amazon Delivery Driver Busted: Marlboro Twp PD Burglar Disguised As Amazon Delivery Driver Busted: Marlboro Twp PD
Burglar Disguised As Amazon Delivery Driver Busted: Marlboro Twp PD A 38-year-old Guttenberg resident was arrested and charged with burglary in Marlboro Township on Monday, Aug. 18, authorities said. Officers responded to Bramble Drive after multiple people were spotted exiting a dark-colored Honda Odyssey and approaching a home, with one dressed as an Amazon delivery driver, Marlboro Township police said. The individuals were seen heading toward the side of the home before the vehicle left the area, police said. Officers confirmed a burglary had occurred and doorbell camera footage showed three masked individuals wearing gloves, hats, and satchels ap…

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Police & Fire
Golfer, 36, Struck By Lightning On Florham Park Course, Police Say Golfer, 36, Struck By Lightning On Florham Park Course, Police Say
Golfer, 36, Struck By Lightning On Florham Park Course, Police Say A 36-year-old golfer went to cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning in Florham Park Sunday evening,  Aug. 17, authorities said. At 6:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a golfer struck by lightning while on the Pinch Brook Golf Course and was in cardiac arrest, Florham Park police said.  Upon officers arrival, lifesaving efforts were being performed by several bystanders who saw the man lose consciousness and stop breathing after the lightning strike, police said. First responders continued CPR and the golfer was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatme…

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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Medford Adult Day Services Building: Police Firefighters Battle Blaze at Medford Adult Day Services Building: Police
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Medford Adult Day Services Building: Police A fire broke out at a facility for adults with disabilities in Medford early Monday morning, Aug. 18, authorities said. At 2:16 a.m., Medford police responded to 175 Tuckerton Rd. which houses the Friends of Cyrus Adult Day Services, which provides support for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, Medford police said. Upon arrival, officers noticed smoke coming from the back of the building, police said. The Medford Township Department of Fire arrived on scene and extinguished the fire with assistance from numerous fire departments, police said. The building was vacant during…

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Police & Fire
Mount Laurel Man With Crack Pipe Stole Vehicle: Washington Twp Police Mount Laurel Man With Crack Pipe Stole Vehicle: Washington Twp Police
Mount Laurel Man With Crack Pipe Stole Vehicle: Washington Twp Police A Mount Laurel man was arrested and charged with stealing a car in Gloucester County on Sunday, April 17, authorities said. At 8 a.m., officers observed a suspicious blue Honda CRV traveling southbound on Route 42 into Washington Township, Washington Township police said. The vehicle had been stolen out of Camden, police said. The car pulled into a Kohl's where Clyde Alexander attempted to exit the car, but was quickly detained, police said. Alexander, who had numerous active warrants out for his arrest, was charged with receiving a stolen vehicle and possessing a crack pipe, police said.

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USPS Truck Overturns After Striking Three Vehicles: Berkeley Twp PD USPS Truck Overturns After Striking Three Vehicles: Berkeley Twp PD
USPS Truck Overturns After Striking Three Vehicles: Berkeley Twp PD A driver was injured after his USPS truck overturned in Berkeley Township on Saturday, Aug. 16, authorities said. At 5:35 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Veterans Blvd. after a 30-foot USPS box truck struck a parked vehicle at 371 Veterans Blvd. near the shoulder of the roadway, Berkeley Township police said. After striking the vehicle, the box truck skidded over 200 feet while veering right and into the neighboring property of 369 Veterans Blvd, driving onto the front lawn, striking two parked vehicles in the driveway, pushing those cars into another vehicle which was parked i…

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