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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
Two Homicides In Maplewood: Report Two Homicides In Maplewood: Report
Two Homicides In Maplewood: Report The deaths of two adults in Maplewood on Friday, July 11, are under investigation, officials tell Daily Voice The homicides reportedly occurred on South 4th Street. TAPinto SOMA reported the presence of police and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office investigators at the scene. A spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said only that the cause and manner of death are pending autopsy and toxicology reports.  “This is an active and ongoing investigation,” the spokesperson said. “There are no additional details available at this time.”

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Police & Fire
$500 In Toddler Clothing Stolen From Gap, Suspect At Large: Gloucester Twp PD $500 In Toddler Clothing Stolen From Gap, Suspect At Large: Gloucester Twp PD
$500 In Toddler Clothing Stolen From Gap, Suspect At Large: Gloucester Twp PD A man is at large after he stole more than $500 in clothing from a Gap in Camden County, officers announced Saturday, July 12. On Friday, July 4, the suspect entered the store at Gloucester Premium Outlets in Blackwood with a large, empty paper Nike bag and went to the toddler's clothing section, Gloucester Township police said. Gloucester Township Police Crime Stoppers VIDEO- July 4th Shoplifter Uses Tool To Remove Security Devices From Toddler... Posted by Gloucester Township Police on Saturday, July 12, 2025 The suspect selected $535 worth of toddler clothing and placed the…

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Police & Fire
Juvenile Airlifted After Dirt Bike Crash: Berkeley Township PD Juvenile Airlifted After Dirt Bike Crash: Berkeley Township PD
Juvenile Airlifted After Dirt Bike Crash: Berkeley Township PD A juvenile was airlifted to a hospital with life threatening injuries following a dirt bike crash in Berkeley Township on Thursday, July 10, authorities said. That evening, officers responded to Route 9 and Serpentine Drive for a crash involving two cars and a dirt bike, Berkeley Township police said. The juvenile was operating a Kawasaki dirt bike at a high rate of speed and passing vehicles on the shoulder southbound on Route 9, police said. A Kia Rio was traveling northbound on Route 9 and made a left turn onto Serpentine Drive when the juvenile entered the intersection and collided wi…

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Police & Fire
Deadly Pursuit: Names Of Elizabeth Scooter Rider Killed, Pursuing Officer Released By AG Deadly Pursuit: Names Of Elizabeth Scooter Rider Killed, Pursuing Officer Released By AG
Deadly Pursuit: Names Of Elizabeth Scooter Rider Killed, Pursuing Officer Released By AG A 26-year-old Elizabeth man has been identified as the scooter rider who died following a pursuit with police in Perth Amboy on Sunday, July 6, authorities said. Joseph Acevedo-Rodriguez, who went by "Tuti" died just four days before his 27th birthday, according to his obituary from the Alvarez Funeral Home in Newark. "Joseph passed away doing what he loved most: riding motorcycles with his friends on the weekends, one of his passions," his obituary reads, making no mention of the police pursuit. At 12:05 a.m., three people were operating motorized scooters at State Street and High Street …

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Bayonne Man Had 250+ Child Porn Files: Prosecutor Bayonne Man Had 250+ Child Porn Files: Prosecutor
Bayonne Man Had 250+ Child Porn Files: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged on Thursday, July 10, with possessing child pornography, authorities said. Between July 2024 and November 2024, the Hudson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received multiple tips that child sexual abuse material was being stored on social media platforms, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. An investigation revealed Jonathan Chevere utilized these accounts and over 250 files containing child sexual abuse material were recovered, Suarez said. Chevere is charged with endangering the welfare…

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Lifestyle
Casting Call Seeks 'Curvy Women With Breast Augmentation' For NJ Film Shoot On Yacht Casting Call Seeks 'Curvy Women With Breast Augmentation' For NJ Film Shoot On Yacht
Casting Call Seeks 'Curvy Women With Breast Augmentation' For NJ Film Shoot On Yacht Did you spend a lot of money on your bust and want to show it off? This is the project for you. Grant Wilfrey Casting is seeking "curvy women with breast augmentation" for a feature film shooting in New Jersey from Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grant Wilfley Casting (@gwcasting) The scene requires extras to wear a bikini on a yacht, showing off those curves. The shoot pays $1,000 for 10 hours. Interested parties should email 72hours@gwcnyc.com with subject line “IG YACHT BIKINI” …

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Obituaries
7-Year-Old Sicklerville Girl Dies: 'Brought Joy, Strength, Love Into Loves Of Everyone' 7-Year-Old Sicklerville Girl Dies: 'Brought Joy, Strength, Love Into Loves Of Everyone'
7-Year-Old Sicklerville Girl Dies: 'Brought Joy, Strength, Love Into Loves Of Everyone' Jannah Watkins, a 7-year-old Sicklerville resident, died recently after falling ill from an infection according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family. Jannah, who lived with biliary atresia, never let her illness get her down, and lived a full joyful life surrounded by her family, Kelly Dillard, Kara McNulty, and Lindsay Lloyd, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Jannah recently fell ill, "tragically and without warning," and her body could no longer keep fighting, the organizers wrote. "Her passing has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken beyond words," the organiz…

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Police & Fire
Woman Rescued From Roof In North Plainfield Fire (VIDEO) Woman Rescued From Roof In North Plainfield Fire (VIDEO)
Woman Rescued From Roof In North Plainfield Fire (Video) A woman escaped a fire after being rescued from the roof of her home in North Plainfield early Friday morning, July 11, authorities said. At 1:25 a.m., first responders were dispatched to 489 Richard Way and found the residence engulfed in flames with several residents standing on the front lawn, North Plainfield police said. One woman was still inside the residence, police said. Officials began rescue attempts, however the woman was extremely frightened to leave the roof area, police said. Firefighters extended a large ladder onto the roof so she could be rescued, police said. To view foo…

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Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: NJSP Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: NJSP
Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: Njsp A person had to be airlifted to a hospital after their vehicle overturned on Route 80 in Morris County Wednesday, July 9, authorities said. At 1:24 p.m., troopers responded to the crash on Route 80 West in Mount Olive, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.  A Kia SUV was traveling west when it lost directional control, ran off the road, struck a sign, and overturned, Marchan said. The driver was airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

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Police & Fire
Woman Missing In Cherry Hill: Police Woman Missing In Cherry Hill: Police
Woman Missing In Cherry Hill: Police A 62-year-old Cherry Hill woman has been missing since Wednesday, July 9, authorities said. Denise Reilly was last seen at 8 a.m. at her residence at 220 St. Mary’s Dr., Cherry Hill police said. Reilly is 5’5” and weighs 270 lbs. She has brown hair and blue eyes, police said. She was last seen was last seen wearing a red or orange shirt, cream colored capri pants, and was carrying a large bag, police said. Reilly needs medication and has difficulty hearing, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call (856) 488-7828. 

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