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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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 police sergeant in Middltown Township has been placed on administrative leave after being busted for DWI in Howell. Sgt. Elzbieta Banel was charged with DWI within 1000 foot of a school, simple assault/knowingly causing bodily injury and harassment on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to court records obtained by Daily Voice. She is due back in court on Friday, Nov. 20. Middletown Police Chief Craig Weber told NJ 101.5 that Banel has been placed on administrative leave.  In 2023, Banel received a Life Saving Valor Award after running into a house on fire, without wearing…

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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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Mount Olive, NJ
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Man Found Sleeping Behind Wheel At Beach Had Meth: Mount Olive PD Man Found Sleeping Behind Wheel At Beach Had Meth: Mount Olive PD Man Found Sleeping Behind Wheel At Beach Had Meth: Mount Olive PD
Man Found Sleeping Behind Wheel At Beach Had Meth: Mount Olive PD A 64-year-old Chester man was arrested and charged with possessing methamphetamine at Budd Lake Beach, authorities announced. At 10:48 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, officers responded to Budd Lake Beach and found George Hladun sleeping behind the wheel of a silver Chevrolet, Mount Olive police said. As officers spoke to Hladun, he appeared to be impaired, police said. Hladun was found to be in possession of large quantity of unmarked white pills, a portable scale containing white powdery residue, and a zip lock bag containing suspected methamphetamine, police said. Hladun was charg…

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Burlington, NJ
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Burlington Schools Delayed After Triple Shooting Injures Two Juveniles Burlington Schools Delayed After Triple Shooting Injures Two Juveniles Burlington Schools Delayed After Triple Shooting Injures Two Juveniles
Burlington Schools Delayed After Triple Shooting Injures Two Juveniles Burlington City Public Schools are on a two-hour delayed opening Tuesday, Nov. 10, following a triple shooting that left two juveniles injured, the district said. "We know that many families are feeling anxious this morning, particularly about students walking to school. We understand and respect those concerns," the district said. "We are working closely with the Burlington City Police Department and taking additional steps to support the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The shooting occurred on the 100 block of Federal Street around 7 p.m., Burlington County Prosecuto…

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Butler-Bloomingdale, NJ
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New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To Butler, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To Butler, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To Butler, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor
New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To Butler, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Albuquerque, NM man was arrested and charged after a shooting in Morris County home early Sunday, Nov. 8, authorities said. Officers responded to Washington Street in Butler, amid reports of gunshots fired at residences and observed Garrett Brogan fleeing into the woods at 2:51 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Mark Castellano, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Butler Police Chief Scott Ricker said. The Morris County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team responded, along with law enforcement and one resident was safely escorted from…

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Blairstown, NJ
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Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory
Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Ethan Schultz was just 20 years old when he was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 80 in Warren County. The crash happened on Oct. 23, 2025, four days before the Bangor, PA resident's 21st birthday. Now, nearly one year later, Schultz's parents are on a mission to permanently honor his memory, having launched a petition to rename the State Park Overpass, where he died, after him. "We can attest to his immense potential and the bright future that was so senselessly cut short," Jason Schultz and Cathleen Foss Schultz wrote. "He was not just our son, but a loving…

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