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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Chesterfield-North Hanover, NJ

Police & Fire

Inmate Murdered Fellow Prisoner In Chesterfield: Prosecutor A 23-year-old East Orange man was charged with murdering an inmate at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield, authorities said Friday, July 31. On Friday, July 17, correctional officers found Yasin Sellers slumped on the floor and unresponsive in a prison gymnasium following a religious service, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. Sellers was pronounced dead at the scene, Bradshaw said. An investigation determined Sellers collapsed after being assaulted by Banton, Bradshaw said.

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Willingboro, NJ

News

Prosecutors Want Imprisoned Willingboro Lawmaker Removed From Office Nathaniel Anderson, a councilman in Burlington County, was just sentenced to a year in prison for mortgage fraud. Now prosecutors want him removed him office. Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw announced her office has filed a civil complaint was filed seeking to remove Nathaniel Anderson from the Willingboro Township Council following his federal conviction for financial crimes earlier this year. Bradshaw says Anderson has forfeited his ability to serve on the township council. For more than two years, Nathaniel and Christone Anderson orchestrated a fraudulent short s…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Point Pleasant, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In Point Pleasant Beach: Police A pedestrian was injured after he was struck by vehicle while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement Friday morning, July 31, authorities said. At 9:05 a.m., officers responded to Route 35 north near the train station after the man fled from ICE agents who were attempting to apprehend him, Point Pleasant Beach police said. During the course of fleeing, the man entered the roadway and was struck by a motor vehicle, police said. The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. Point Pleasant police said they were not notified of …

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Wildwood, NJ

Police & Fire

Philly Man Promoted Unauthorized Boardwalk Party: Wildwood PD A Philadelphia resident was arrested and charged with promoting a pop up event on the boardwalk in Wildwood, authorities announced Thursday, July 30. On Tuesday, June 28, officers found a social media post promoting an unsanctioned beach party, along with a video shoot, Wildwood police said. The post gained significant attention and officers feared a large, unauthorized gathering that could disrupt public safety. Soudyce Diallo was identified as the organizer of the event and officers issued a cease-and-desist order to him and he was charged with disturbance at a public gathering, police sa…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Blairstown, NJ

Police & Fire

Three Injured After SUV Overturns On Route 519 In Hope Twp: Njsp Three people were injured after an SUV overturned on Route 519 in Warren County Thursday, July 30, authorities said. At 1:29 p.m., troopers responded to Route 519 north in Hope Township after a driver lost directional control of a Dodge SUV, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a utility pole, a rock wall, and overturned, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, while two other people sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized, Postorino said. The crash remains unde…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ

News

Pleasantville Man Murdered Pregnant Girlfriend With Bat, Now Faces Lengthy Sentence: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Pleasantville man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering his pregnant girlfriend with a bat on Friday, July 31. On Monday, Dec. 2, Boris Lainz-Rosales beat his girlfriend, Leslianette Quintana-Betancourt, a 25-year-old Pleasantville resident to death with a baseball bat, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Quintana-Betancourt was pregnant at the time, authorities said. Lainz-Rosales pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree, authorities said.

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Collingswood, NJ

Sports

Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' Njsiaa For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Anthony Knox is no longer a four-time state champion in New Jersey. The wrestler saw his fourth title stripped by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association earlier this month for his involvement in a brawl last year that resulted in criminal charges. “We do not come to this conclusion lightly and understand that some may disagree with our revocation of the title won by Knox,” the NJSIAA wrote in a statement announcing its decision. “Athletics teach sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for others. Knox did not demonstrate those qualities at the tournament on Feb. 22, 2025.&…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Hospitalized After Ejected From Construction Tractor: Pleasantville PD A 24-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was hospitalized after he was ejected from a construction tractor on Thursday, July 30, authorities said. At 6:29 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Church Street after the tractor equipment tipped onto its side, ejecting the driver, who was leveling the ground as part of demolition work, Pleasantville police said. The driver sustained injuries to his lower body and he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The injuries are non-life-threatening, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Sea Isle City, NJ

Police & Fire

Two PA Residents Assaulted Two Cops: Sea Isle City PD Two Pennsylvania residents were arrested and charged with assaulting police in Sea Isle City, authorities announced. At 11:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, police responded to a fight in progress at the Sea Isle Inn after Patrick McStravog, a 31-year-old Audubon resident was involved in a fight with other patrons inside the business, having instigated the altercation, Sea Isle City police said. As first responders tended to McStravog, Robert McMonagle, a 60-year-old Norristown resident, became irate and struck an officer in the chest while trying to go after the people who were involved …

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ

Police & Fire

14-Year-Old Brandished Gun On School Bus: Township Of Hamilton PD A 14-year-old Mays Landing resident was arrested and charged after he brandished a gun on a school bus in Township of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 29, authorities said. The student displayed the handgun to other students while riding home on the bus, Township of Hamilton police said. He was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and numerous weapons offenses, police said. The firearm had not been properly secured inside his residence, leading to John Mutcherson, a 39-year-old Mays Landing resident to be charged with allowing a…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2026

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