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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Denville, NJ
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DWI Driver Involved In Crash Near Elementary School: Denville PD DWI Driver Involved In Crash Near Elementary School: Denville PD DWI Driver Involved In Crash Near Elementary School: Denville PD
DWI Driver Involved In Crash Near Elementary School: Denville PD A 31-year-old Dover woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a crash in Denville near a school, authorities announced Monday, Feb 2. At 1:04 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, officers responded to Route 46 westbound near Franklin Road following a car crash with injuries, Denville police said. The crash occurred near Riverview Elementary School, police said. During the investigation, it was determined one of the drivers, Alexandra Campbell was driving while intoxicated and was arrested, police said. A search of her vehicle turned up multiple pills without a valid pr…

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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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2nd Firefighter Accused Of Using Borough Fuel Card For Personal Car: Bergen County Prosecutor 2nd Firefighter Accused Of Using Borough Fuel Card For Personal Car: Bergen County Prosecutor 2nd Firefighter Accused Of Using Borough Fuel Card For Personal Car: Bergen County Prosecutor
2nd Firefighter Accused Of Using Borough Fuel Card For Personal Car: Bergen County Prosecutor A Ridgefield firefighter has become the second person arrested for using a borough fuel card to fill up his own car, authorities announced Monday, Feb 2. Adeeb Haddabah, who also worked for the Cliffside Park Department of Public works, used his Ridgefield Fire Department's fleet card to make numerous fuel purchases for personal use, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Between January and November 2025, Haddabah purchased $1,883.62 of fuel for his own car rather than the fire department's, Musella said. Haddabah is charged with theft by unlawful taking or exercising control over ce…

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Paramus, NJ
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Driver Fleeing Cops Injured 2 In Paramus Route 17 Crash: Police Driver Fleeing Cops Injured 2 In Paramus Route 17 Crash: Police Driver Fleeing Cops Injured 2 In Paramus Route 17 Crash: Police
Driver Fleeing Cops Injured 2 In Paramus Route 17 Crash: Police A 23-year-old West New York man was arrested and charged after he eluded police, causing a crash that injured two, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 2. At 10:06 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, officers observed a white Subaru WRX traveling southbound on Route 17 at a high rate of speed with its lights off, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The vehicle weaved in and out of lanes, cutting off other motorists in a reckless manner. As officers tried to stop the vehicle, it accelerated, but soon lost control and struck the back of a white Hyundai Elantra, police said. The Hyundai left …

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National Interest
ICE Detains Brazilian Trump Supporter, Influencer In NJ: Report ICE Detains Brazilian Trump Supporter, Influencer In NJ: Report ICE Detains Brazilian Trump Supporter, Influencer In NJ: Report
ICE Detains Brazilian Trump Supporter, Influencer In NJ: Report Júnior Pena has been vocal about his support for President Donald Trump and in a series of social media posts, told immigrants they had nothing to worry about, as long as they weren't criminals. On Saturday, Jan. 31, Pena was arrested by ICE agents in Long Branch, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.  He is being detained at Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, according to The Guardian. "I [support] Donald Trump, I like the guy," Pena, who has lived in the US since 2009, said. According to the Brazilian Times, Pena was taken into custody a…

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Crossing Guard Hospitalized After Hit By Car: Parsippany PD Crossing Guard Hospitalized After Hit By Car: Parsippany PD Crossing Guard Hospitalized After Hit By Car: Parsippany PD
Crossing Guard Hospitalized After Hit By Car: Parsippany PD A crossing guard remains hospitalized after she was hit by a car in Parsippany last week, authorities said. On Thursday, Jan. 29, at 3:30 p.m., officers responded to Vail Road and Redstone Drive after Denise Rocco, an on-duty uniformed Parsippany crossing guard, had been struck while attempting to stop traffic in a marked crosswalk, Parsippany police said.  Rocco sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she continues to receive treatment. The driver, Dave Brown, a 53-year-old Lake Hiawatha resident remained on scene and cooperated with the investi…

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Toms River, NJ
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Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor
Dealing Cocaine, Meth Gets 4 Busted In Beachwood: Prosecutor Four people were arrested and charged following an investigation into cocaine being dealt throughout Ocean County, authorities announced Monday, Feb 2. Ibn Moye, a 34-year-old Beachwood resident was identified as a person dealing cocaine throughout the county, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Law enforcement surveilled Moye on Thursday, Jan. 29, conducting a traffic stop as he was driving a black 2025 Chevrolet Impala on Route 80, Billhimer said. A search of his vehicle led to Moye being arrested and charged with possession of five oz. or more of cocaine with intent to d…

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Washington, NJ
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Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says
Heroin: Two Warren County Residents Busted For Possession, Distribution, Prosecutor Says Two Warren County residents were arrested and charged with possessing and distributing heroin, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 2. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a search warrant was executed in Washington Township on the 100 block of Bowerstown Road, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Alicia Todd, 29 and Jaime Tompkins, 47 were identified as suspects of the investigation and they were arrested, processed and lodged in the Warren County Correctional Center, authorities said. Todd and Tompkins are charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, specifically suspected her…

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Montclair, NJ
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Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now' Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now' Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now'
Montclair BBQ Joint Announces Closure: 'Running Restaurants Is Brutal Right Now' Pineapple Express Barbecue has closed after five years in Montclair, the restaurant announced. The BBQ joint, which operated out of Lackawanna Station, had its last day was Saturday, Jan. 30. In a lengthy post on Instagram announcing the closure, owner Damon Walsh said "running restaurants is brutal right now." "I have been in this industry for 35 years and it has never been so challenging," Walsh said. "Costs are soaring, from the price of beef to insurance and utility rates, with tariffs, inflation, and general economic turmoil impacting small businesses the most – and we are the least eq…

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Sewell-Mantua, NJ
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Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD
Mantua Barn Engulfed In Flames: FD A barn in Mantua Township became fully engulfed in flames on Sunday, Feb. 1, authorities said. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the blaze on Heilig Road, the Mantua Township Fire Department said. All animals were safely removed and unharmed prior to firefighters arrival, firefighters said. No injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation by the Mantua Township Fire Marshals Office.

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Newark, NJ
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$50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big $50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big $50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big
$50K: Newark Powerball Player Wins Big Two Powerball players found the perfect way to end the month of January. Tickets sold in Essex County and Mercer County matched four of the five numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 31. The tickets were sold at Liquor Zone on Broadway in Newark and ShopRite on Route 33 in Hamilton Square. The winning numbers were 2, 8, 14, 40, 63 and the red Powerball was 23.

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