Sam Barron

Community Editor

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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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Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: DRBA Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: DRBA Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: DRBA
Swedesboro Woman Injured In Fiery Delaware Bridge Crash: Drba A Swedesboro woman was injured after her vehicle overturned on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Plaza on Monday, Oct. 12. At 3 p.m., officers responded to the Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Plaza after a woman driving a Honda Accord struck the concrete abutment in front of the toll plaza, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire, Delaware River and Bay Authority police said. Emergency responders arrived on scene, extricated the driver from her burning vehicle and extinguished the fire, police said. The woman was transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment. The crash cl…
Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS
Car Crashes Into Marlboro Plaza McDonald's: EMS A car crashed into a McDonald's on Route 9 Monday, Oct. 12, authorities said. An 86-year-old man mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake while attempting to pull into a parking spot, Marlboro police said. The driver was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center as a precaution, police said. No occupants inside of the McDonald’s were injured due to the crash, police said.
Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police
Crash Closes Route 9 In Manalapan : Police Two people were killed in a crash on Route 9 Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. The crash occurred on Route 9 southbound near Symmes Drive in Manalapan, Manalapan police said. The identities of the victims has not been released. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD An 18-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged after he fled from police during a traffic stop, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 12. At 1:18 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near N. Laurel Street and E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton police. Mauricio Pablo-Mendez refused to stop and attempted to elude before stopping the vehicle and fleeing on foot, Bridgeton police said. Pablo-Mendez was arrested after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Pablo-Mendez was  charged with eluding, obstruction and resisting arrest, police said.
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three people were injured after a fire destroyed a home in Swedesboro, Friday, Oct. 9, authorities said. At 3:11 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire at 5 Merckling St. in Swedesboro and found a home engulfed in flames with thick black violent smoke, Woolwich Fire Company said. Firefighters immediately entered the home to locate a man trapped, fire officials said. Despite intense heat and smoke, a firefighter located the man in a chair, secured  him and removed him from the home, fire officials said. Firefighters gave the man fresh air, fire officials said. The quick action of…
SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: NJSP SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: NJSP SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: NJSP
SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: Njsp A Kia SUV overturned on Route 78 after crashing into a tree on Sunday, Oct. 11, authorities said. At 4:48 p.m., a Kia SUV was traveling westbound on Route 78 in Readington Township when it lost directional control and ran off the road, striking a tree, Christopher Postorino said. Two people were trapped in the vehicle and required extrication, Whitehouse Rescue Squad said. No injuries were reported at the scene and the crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies
Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies Jill Connors Dowdy is experiencing every mother's worst nightmare. Dowdy, a Palmyra resident, announced the unexpected death of her Shaun at the age of 18.  "He was only 18 years old. Just 18," Dowdy said. "He had his entire life ahead of him, so many dreams to chase, memories to make, and so much more love to give. Shaun was an amazing son, brother, grandson, cousin, boyfriend, and friend. He was so deeply loved by his family and by everyone who was lucky enough to know him." Dowdy said she was struggling to make sense of her son's death. "My heart is shattered into a million p…
Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week:  Police Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week:  Police Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week:  Police
Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week: Police A 71-year-old Franklin Township woman has been missing for a week, authorities said. Belinda Prentice was last seen Monday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. near Bamburgh Court in Somerset near New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue, Franklin Township police said. Prentice is 5'4" and weighs 135 lbs., police said. She frequently wears a head covering, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Franklin Township police at 732-873-5533.
Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown
Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown When one pretzel store closes, another one opens in New Jersey. Philly Pretzel Factory announced it will be closing its location in Hackettstown at 150 Mountain Ave. Its last day will be Sunday, Nov. 1. "This is incredibly difficult for us to say," Philly Pretzel Factory wrote on Facebook.  "For more than 13 years, you have welcomed us into your community, shared countless pretzels with us, celebrated birthdays and special occasions with us, stopped in for your favorite snacks, and most importantly, supported our small business." As a thank you to its loyal customers, the eatery annou…
Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD
Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD Two teenagers were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles in Winslow Township Saturday, Oct. 10, authorities said. Overnight, officers investigated motor vehicle thefts and burglaries in the Blue Anchor section of Winslow Township, police said. The suspects, Jalil Fleetwood-Riley, an 18-year-old Fleetwood resident and a 17-year-old juvenile, were swiftly taken into custody, police said. The stolen property was recovered, police said. The two are charged with motor vehicle theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property, burglary, possession of burglary tools and joy riding, police sa…
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