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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
SEEN HIM? Man Missing In Elizabeth, Police Say SEEN HIM? Man Missing In Elizabeth, Police Say
Seen HIM? Man Missing In Elizabeth, Police Say A man has been missing in Elizabeth since Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. Jean Robert Destine was last seen traveling on Adams Avenue toward Fairmount Avenue, Elizabeth police said. He left wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans, Elizabeth police said.  He does not carry any identification nor have any money, police said. He is believed to have been diagnosed with a medical condition, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Alfredo Beltran at 908-558-2037 or the Elizabeth Police Department at 908-558-2111.

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Police & Fire
Man Dies By Suicide In Franklin Township TJ Maxx Parking Lot: Prosecutor Man Dies By Suicide In Franklin Township TJ Maxx Parking Lot: Prosecutor
Man Dies By Suicide In Franklin Township TJ Maxx Parking Lot: Prosecutor A man died by suicide via self-inflicted gunshot wound in a TJ Maxx parking lot on the early morning of Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. At 1:40 a.m., Franklin Township Police discovered a male deceased in his vehicle in the parking lot of TJ Maxx, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said.  TJ Maxx is located in the Walmart Plaza just off Route 78 at the Clinton Township border. There were no signs of foul play and there remains no threat to public safety, authorities said. Detectives from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating this incident, au…

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Police & Fire
ICE Arrests Fugitive Wanted For Raping Minor In Guttenberg, Officials Say ICE Arrests Fugitive Wanted For Raping Minor In Guttenberg, Officials Say
ICE Arrests Fugitive Wanted For Raping Minor In Guttenberg, Officials Say A Peruvian man wanted for raping a minor was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Hudson County, authorities said. The man, whose name is being withheld due to privacy issues, was arrested in Guttenberg by  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said.   The man, who was in the United States illegally, was served a notice to appear before an immigration judge and his court date is pending with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, ICE said. He remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, the agency said.

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Police & Fire
Edison Man Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested: Prosecutor Edison Man Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested: Prosecutor
Edison Man Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested: Prosecutor A 61-year-old Keasbey man was arrested and charged with fatally shooting a man in Edison on Sunday, Feb, 16, authorities said. At 6:39 P.M., police responded to Clive Hills Road following a 911 call from Gregory Ginzburg, 72, reporting that Igor Kirilenko was inside his residence with a firearm, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department said. Upon their arrival, police found Ginzburg with a fatal gunshot wound and Kirilenko unharmed, authorities said. Ginzburg was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities…

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Lifestyle
Savannah Guthrie Signing Books In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Savannah Guthrie Signing Books In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When
Savannah Guthrie Signing Books In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC's "Today Show" wants to spread the word in Bergen County about God's love. Guthrie is signing copies of he new  children's book "Mostly What God Does is Love You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie) The picture book showcases the wonders of nature, the beauty of God’s creation, and most importantly, how everyone is loved by God, according to a synopsis. The book is a follow-up to Guthrie's "Mostly W…

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Obituaries
Atlantic County Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall Atlantic County Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall
Atlantic County Prosecutor's Sgt Eric Wise Dies Days After Fall Eric Wise, a 44-year-old sergeant with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, died on Friday, Feb. 14, days after sustaining serious injuries in a fall on Monday, Feb. 10, according to his obituary from the Wimberg Funeral Home website. Born in Philadelphia, Wise graduated North Catholic High School in 1999 and from Stockton University in 2004 with a criminal justice degree, his obituary reads. "Eric’s work as a Detective Sergeant was marked by his professionalism, integrity, and a passion for making a difference in his community," his obituary reads. "Throughout his career in law enforce…

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80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At Budd Lake Shopping Center: Police 80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At Budd Lake Shopping Center: Police
80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At Budd Lake Shopping Center: Police An 80-year-old car burglar was arrested and charged on Friday, Feb. 14 breaking into vehicles at a shopping center in Budd Lake, authorities said. At 5:29 p.m., officers responded to the back of the Mall at Wild Geese Shopping Center for the report of a male attempting to enter parked vehicles, Mount Olive police said. Officers observed Ceir Coral and realized he matched to description of a suspect in at least two additional incidents of burglary and theft, police said. On Friday, Jan. 31, Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Friday, February 14, Coral had entered parked vehicles and s…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Missing From Neptune, May Be In NYC: Police 15-Year-Old Missing From Neptune, May Be In NYC: Police
15-Year-Old Missing From Neptune, May Be In NYC: Police A 15-year-old girl has been missing in Neptune since Sunday, Feb. 16, authorities said. Payton Cox was last seen in the area of Valley Drive in Neptune Township at 7:30 p.m.. She is approximately 5'8" and may be traveling to the New York City area, Neptune Township police said.  Anyone with information regarding her location is asked to contact police at 732-988-8000 ext. 432 or call 9-1-1.

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News
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Perth Amboy Food Market $1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Perth Amboy Food Market
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Perth Amboy Food Market A lottery player in Middlesex County had the ultimate spectacular playing New Jersey's new scratch off game. An Ultimate Spectacular ticket sold in Perth Amboy won one of nine $1 million top prizes on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This was the first $1 million prize won.  The ticket was sold at Big Pantry Food Market on Amboy Avenue. The player chose to accept an annuity.  An Ultimate Spectacular ticket features five game plays. Players reveal 10 winning numbers and 30 ultimate numbers, with a prize amount below each of the ultimate numbers play symbols.  If any of the ultimate nu…

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Police & Fire
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police A group of suspects are at large after following two people from New York City and robbing them in Morristown on Saturday, Feb. 165, authorities said. At 8 a.m., officers responded to the Windmill Pond section of town after a witness reported seeing a group of unidentified men exit a dark-colored SUV and rob two individuals in a second vehicle at gunpoint, Morristown Police said. The suspects took money and personal items before fleeing the scene, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. An investigation determined the victims were targeted and followed from Manhattan, poli…

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