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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Jersey City, NJ

Police & Fire

Two Men Sexually Assaulted Three Girls In Jersey City: Prosecutor Two men were charged with sexually assaulting three women in Jersey City, authorities announced Friday, July 10. On Sunday, July 5, three girls reported meeting a man they encountered on Instagram, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. The man arranged transportation for the girls to an apartment on Bergen Avenue where the sex crimes occurred, Mello said. A search of the apartment turned up a handgun, hollow point bullets, and a large capacity magazine, Mello said. Desmar Rivers, 27, and Jaquan Robinson, 19, both Jersey City natives are charged with sexual assault, enda…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Hanover Township, NJ

Police & Fire

Woman Threw Large Cup Of Ice At Quick Check Employee: Hanover Twp PD A 22-year-old Morristown woman was arrested and hit with numerous stores after she assaulted a Quick Check employee in Hanover Township, authorities announced Friday, July 10. On Friday, July 12, officers responded to the Quick Check at 22 S. Jefferson Road after Amya Washington tried to leave the store without paying for merchandise and when confronted she became irate and threw a large cup of ice at the worker, causing a cut to her lip and scratch to her face, Hanover Township police said. Washington then left the store as a passenger in a vehicle, police said. Washington frequented the l…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Toms River, NJ

Police & Fire

Newly Minted Millionaire! Toms River Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Toms River. A ticket sold in Toms River matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, July 9, winning $1.33 million. The ticket was purchased at County Farms at Route 70 West. The winning numbers were 06, 27, 41, 43 and 44. The Bullseye was 43 and the XTRA was 02.

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Maple Shade, NJ

News

Former NJ Cop Sexually Assaulted Girl, Gave Her Credit Card In Maple Shade: Prosecutor A 67-year-old Maple Shade man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl, authorities announced Friday, July 10. Louis Baselice, a former Haddonfield police officer, is charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Brian Weiss said. An investigation into Baselice began after the abuse was reported by acquaintances of the victim, authorities said. Baselice purchased an electric scooter and cell phone for the victim, among other items, and also provided her with his …

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Denville, NJ

Police & Fire

Suspended Driver In Unregistered Vehicle Drove Drunk: Denville PD A 56-year-old Rockaway man was hit with numerous traffic infractions after he was busted driving while under the influence in Denville, authorities announced Friday, July 10. At 9:23 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, officers pulled over a vehicle on Route 46 after observing multiple violations, Denville police. Officers determined the driver, Ronald Brooks, was intoxicated, police said. Brooks was placed under arrest and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, driving an unregistered vehicle, failure to possess driver’s insurance card, driving with a suspended license, …

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Marlboro-Morganville, NJ

Police & Fire

Driver Killed After Car Strikes Tree: Marlboro PD A person was killed after their car truck a tree on in Marlboro, authorities announced Friday, July 10. At 12:45 a.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash at Route 18 and Rout 79 and found a black 2018 Acura MDX that had left the roadway and struck a tree, police said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Confirmation of the individual’s identity is pending results from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office, police said.

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Mount Olive, NJ

Police & Fire

DWI Driver Tried To Drive With Flat Tire On 4th Of July: Mount Olive PD A 47-year-old Randolph man spent America's semiquincentennial getting arrested for drunk driving in Mount Olive, authorities said. On Saturday, July 4, at 11:45 p.m., officers spotted a red Toyota driving on Route 46 with a flat tire, Mount Olive police said. The vehicle was pulled over by My Sweet Cleaners and as officers spoke with the driver, Arkar Lin, they detected the odor and noticed he appeared to be impaired, police said. Following sobriety testing, Lin was placed under arrest, police said. He was charged with DWI and reckless driving along with numerous other traffic infractions, …

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Sparta, NJ

Police & Fire

K-9, Drones Help Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl: Sparta PD A missing 12-year-old girl was safely located in Sparta Township following an extensive search, authorities announced Friday, July 10. On Wednesday, July 8, at 5:21 p.m., officers responded to a report of a missing juvenile who had left home and failed to return, Sparta police said. An extensive search began, and other law enforcement agencies were alerted after it was learned she may have traveled outside Sparta, police said. Investigators believed she was in Andover Township and a K-9 team was deployed to assist along with a drone, police said. The drone's thermal image capabiliti…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Red Bank, NJ

Police & Fire

Red Bank Family Starting Over After Home Destroyed In Fire: GoFundMe The Campos family after losing the place they called home for 14 years. Their Red Bank home was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, July 9. "They are a loving family of five who have built their lives, memories, and sense of home in our community," Cynthia Gaspar, who created a GoFundMe, said. At 2:33 a.m., firefighters responded to the home on Chestnut Street for the blaze, which required all Red Bank units and other departments providing mutual aid, the Red Bank Fire Department said. While the entire family, including two dogs, made it out safely, they are forced to start over. Donations &…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ

Police & Fire

Two Teens Arrested For Easter Sunday Shooting: Township of Hamilton PD Two Hammonton teenagers are facing charges for a shooting that occurred on Easter Sunday in Township of Hamilton, authorities announced Thursday, July 9. On Sunday, April 5 at 4:24 a.m., officers responded to Denbigh Court and found several gunshots had struck a residence, Township of Hamilton police said. A black Chevrolet Corvette C8 was seen speeding away during the shooting, police said. The same Corvette had been stolen from Berlin, police said. The stolen Corvette was later abandoned in Galloway Township, police said. The suspects were identified as a 17‑year‑old and Antonio Ma…

by Sam Barron

07/10/2026

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