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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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Brooklyn Woman Killed In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP Brooklyn Woman Killed In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Brooklyn Woman Killed In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: Njsp A 58-year-old Brooklyn woman was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County early Saturday morning, Aug. 29, authorities said. At 12:40 a.m., a Honda passenger was traveling south on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel when a Jeep SUV crashed into it, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for New Jersey State police said. Dorothy Clarke, a passenger in the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. One passenger of the Honda sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The driver and one other passenger of the Hond…

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Pemberton-Browns Mills, NJ
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84-Year-Old Man Killed In Route 70 Crash In Woodland Twp: NJSP 84-Year-Old Man Killed In Route 70 Crash In Woodland Twp: NJSP
84-Year-Old Man Killed In Route 70 Crash In Woodland Twp: Njsp An 84-year-old Toms River man was killed in a crash on Route 70 east in Burlington County on Friday morning, Aug. 28, authorities said. At 6:31 a.m., troopers responded to Route 70 East in Woodland on Route 70 East after Thomas Donato was driving a Buick SUV east on Route 70 in Woodland Township and lost directional control while approaching a traffic circle, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Donato ran off the road to the left, struck a curb, struck a directional road sign, and continued traveling east through the lanes of the traffic circle, Postori…

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Point Pleasant, NJ
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Jenkinson's Cleared In Drink-Tampering Probe: Cops Jenkinson's Cleared In Drink-Tampering Probe: Cops
Jenkinson's Cleared In Drink-Tampering Probe: Cops A nightclub in Point Pleasant Beach has been cleared of allegations it drugged a patron, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 31. A woman had alleged on Friday, Aug. 14 she had been drugged while at Jenkinson's Nightclub, Point Pleasant Beach police said. An investigation conducted by police and in conjunction with the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, determined the allegations to be unfounded, law enforcement said. The investigation included a comprehensive review of the available evidence, interviews, and coordination between investigators from both agencies, police s…

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Deptford, NJ
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Three Alarm Deptford Blaze Unleashes Heavy Fire: FD Three Alarm Deptford Blaze Unleashes Heavy Fire: FD
Three Alarm Deptford Blaze Unleashes Heavy Fire: FD A three-alarm fire produced intense flames in Deptford Monday, Aug. 31, authorities said. At 12:43 a.m., firefighters responded to a dwelling fire with possible entrapment at Narraticon Apartments at Narraticon Parkway and Merrimac Road and were met with a heavy fire, Union Fire Company #1 said. A second and third alarm were tolled to bring additional units to battle the blaze, firefighters said. The fire was eventually declared under control at 3 a.m. and crews remained on location for another two hours, firefighters said. No injuries were reported.

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Roxbury: FD Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Roxbury: FD
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Roxbury: FD Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Roxbury Township on Sunday, Aug. 30, authorities said. At midnight, firefighters responded to Laurie Road in Landing and found a working fire in the garage and immediately tolled a second alarm, bringing additional firefighters to the scene, Roxbury Township Fire Department said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, preventing it from spreading beyond the garage and into the living area of the home, fire officials said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Roxbury Fire Prevention Bureau, firefighters said.

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Waterford-Atco, NJ
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School Employee Put Cell Phone In Faculty Bathroom: Waterford PD School Employee Put Cell Phone In Faculty Bathroom: Waterford PD
School Employee Put Cell Phone In Faculty Bathroom: Waterford PD A 20-year-old Clementon man was arrested and charged with placing a cell phone inside a faculty bathroom, authorities announced. On Friday, Aug. 14, officers were notified of a school employee, Skyler Moore, who placed a cell phone inside a faculty restroom at Waterford Elementary School in an attempt to record individuals without their knowledge or consent, Waterford police said. Moore is charged with two counts of invasion of privacy and tampering with evidence, police said. A forensic examination of the cell phone did not reveal any content containing any students or juveniles, police s…

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Middle Township, NJ
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Bird Rescued From Drain Pipe In Middle Twp Bird Rescued From Drain Pipe In Middle Twp
Bird Rescued From Drain Pipe In Middle Twp A bird was rescued from a drain pipe in Middletown Township on Saturday, Aug. 29, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., firefighters responded after a bird was discovered struck in a drainage culvert, Green Creek Fire Company said. The bird had been sucked from a creek, into a drain pipe, and into the culvert, firefighters said. Firefighters removed the top grate and utilized a fishing net to remove the cormorant, fire officials said. The bird was tired, though able to walk off on its own, firefighters said. 

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Freehold, NJ
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Freehold Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student Freehold Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student
Freehold Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student A 45-year-old former New Jersey special education teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student, authorities said. In January, Allison Haveman-Niedrach pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Photos published by the New York Post show the former Freehold Intermediate School Teacher sobbing in court. Investigators found more than 25,000 text messages between her and a student, including photos and videos that confirmed the sexual nature of the relationship, Asbury Park Press r…

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Hopewell-Pennington, NJ
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Hopewell Twp Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor Hopewell Twp Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Hopewell Twp Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Hopewell Township man was sentenced to consecutive life terms after previously being convicted of murdering his parents, authorities announced Saturday, Aug. 29. Craig William  was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree along with weapons offenses, tampering with physical evidence, hindering apprehension, and obstruction, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. On Monday, March 13, 2023, New Jersey State Police responded to Williams' home on Tipton Drive  to conduct a welfare check after family members had not heard from his parents…

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Phillipsburg, NJ
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DWI PA Driver Drove Through Road Closure Signs: Lopatcong PD DWI PA Driver Drove Through Road Closure Signs: Lopatcong PD
DWI PA Driver Drove Through Road Closure Signs: Lopatcong PD A 43-year-old Easton, PA man was arrested and arrested after he drove through traffic control near Route 57 and Route 519, authorities said. At 12:27 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Manuel Breve bypassed multiple traffic cones, road-closure signs and a marked police car in an effort to avoid a designated detour, Lopatcong police said. Breve was arrested following a roadside investigation for DUI, police said. A breath test showed Breve had a blood alcohol concentration of .13, above New Jersey's legal limit. Breve is charged with DWI, driving with a suspended license, careless driving, reckless …

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