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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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
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E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD
E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD A 21-year-old Howell man riding an electric dirt bike was injured in a crash Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 5:25 p.m., officers responded to West Farms Road and Fort Plains Road after a 2023 Kia Forte driven by a 52-year-old Howell man collided with a 2025 “79B” electric dirt bike, Howell police said. The driver of the moped was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
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Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds
Turnersville Man Defrauded Bank, School Districts Out Of Millions: Feds A 56-year-old Turnersville man was arrested and charged with various fraud schemes totaling $12 million, authorities said. Robert Armstrong devised and executed schemes to fraudulently obtain funds from a bank, the State of Texas, and various school districts around the country, creating fake companies, made misrepresentations, sent false and fraudulent documents, and misused another individual’s persona without permission, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. In his bank fraud scheme, Armstrong pretended to be an agent of a financial institution, that previously had invested in a hedge fund,…

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Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
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Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD
Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Two people were injured in a crash in Berkley Township Sunday, Nov. 9 authorities said. At 4:54 p.m., officers responded to Forest Hills Parkway and Grand Central Parkway after a Ford Escape driving westbound on Forest Hills Parkway struck a Subaru Crosstrek while it was making a left turn onto Grand Central Parkway, Berkeley Township police said. As a result of the initial crash, the Subaru rotated and struck a Ford Fusion which was stopped at the traffic signal in the eastbound lane of Forest Hills Parkway, police said. The driver of the Subaru Crosstrek was transported to a nearby hospi…

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Morristown, NJ
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Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown
Crash Causes Gridlock On Route 287 In Morristown A crash on Route 287 in Morris County is leading to a massive traffic jam Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10. The crash occurred on Route 287 southbound at Exit 35 near Route 124 in Morristown, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two right lanes of four lanes are closed. Footage of the scene shows numerous cars backed up near the crash site. 

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Woodbridge, NJ
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Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG
Woodbridge Cop Won't Face Charges In Pursuit That Killed Teen: AG A Woodbridge police officer will not face charges for his involvement in a pursuit that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl authorities announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. A state grand jury declined to file criminal charges against Khari Mazini following the crash that killed Karla Gamero and her dog, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Mikael Salman, an 18-year-old Iselin resident has been charged with aggravated manslaughter.  On Thursday, Feb. 19, just before midnight,  Manzini was pursuing a Nissan Maxima driven by Salman that was driving at a high rate of speed southbound o…

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Washington Township, NJ
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Man Who Burglarized Domino's, McDonald's Busted: Washington Twp PD Man Who Burglarized Domino's, McDonald's Busted: Washington Twp PD Man Who Burglarized Domino's, McDonald's Busted: Washington Twp PD
Man Who Burglarized Domino's, McDonald's Busted: Washington Twp PD A 30-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested and charged with burglarizing multiple businesses in Washington Township early Friday, Nov. 6, authorities said. In September, officers began investigating overnight burglaries at Domino's and McDonald's on the Black Horse Pike, Washington Township police said. A month later, officers spotted Niijal Holmes carrying an iPod snatched during one of the burglaries, police said. At 3:49 a.m., officers spotted Holmes in the Acme Plaza area and he was arrested and transported to Salem County Jail, police said.

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Burlington, NJ
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Man Dies In Burlington City Triple Shooting: Prosecutor Man Dies In Burlington City Triple Shooting: Prosecutor Man Dies In Burlington City Triple Shooting: Prosecutor
Man Dies In Burlington City Triple Shooting: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Burlington City man has died following a triple shooting Monday, Nov. 9, authorities said. Jerome Chandler was pronounced dead after being transported via ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Burlington City Police Department Officer in Charge Captain Robert O’Brien said. The two juveniles who were shot and airlifted to a nearby hospital are recovering and expected to survive, authorities said. The shooting occurred just before 7 p.m. outside a residence in the 100 block of Federal Street, authorities said. Chandler wa…

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Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
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Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records
Police Sgt Busted For DWI In Howell: Court Records A 42-year-old Middletown Township police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with DWI, reckless driving, and driving while intoxicated within 1,000 feet of a school in Howell, Daily Voice has learned. Sgt. Elzbieta Banel faces three charges stemming from Wednesday, Nov. 4, court records show. The charges include operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, and DWI on school property or within 1,000 feet of a school. Banel is due in Howell Municipal Court on Friday, Nov. 20. Middletown Police Chief Craig Weber told NJ 101.5 t…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
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Infant Among Passengers In Deadly Route 40 Township Of Hamilton Crash Infant Among Passengers In Deadly Route 40 Township Of Hamilton Crash Infant Among Passengers In Deadly Route 40 Township Of Hamilton Crash
Infant Among Passengers In Deadly Route 40 Township Of Hamilton Crash A mother and her two-month old baby were involved in a car crash on Route 40 in Hamilton Township that killed a 23-year-old Mays Landing woman on Sunday, Nov. 8. At 6:18 a.m., Giana Fortson was driving a 2008 Toyota Scion westbound near Strand Avenue in Hamilton Township when she lost control and struck the back of a 2025 Nissan Versa driven by Ashlie Guevara, a 20-year-old Pleasantville woman, Hamilton Township police said. Fortson's vehicle then left the roadway and struck a tree, while the Nissan came to rest in a residential yard on the eastbound side of Route 40, police said. Fortson, …

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Jackson, NJ
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Jackson Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash Jackson Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash Jackson Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash
Jackson Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash Katelyn Christine Grisolia-Keegan, a 17-year-old New Jersey native, was killed in a car crash in North Carolina Friday, Nov. 6. At 9:15 p.m.,  Keegan was driving an SUV east on Route 64 when she went off the road, hitting several trees, causing the vehicle to overturn, WXII reported, citing state troopers. Keegan was pronounced dead at the scene, WXII said. Growing up in Jackson, Keegan was a member of the cheer team, played football, and participated in singing competitions, according to her obituary from the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home website. "She embraced life with enthu…

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