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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Pemberton-Browns Mills, NJ
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Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Woodland Township Home: NJSP Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Woodland Township Home: NJSP Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Woodland Township Home: NJSP
Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Woodland Township Home: Njsp An 82-year-old Toms River man died after his car crashed into a home in Burlington County on Monday, Oct. 26, authorities said. At 2:03 p.m., George Sears was operating a Subaru SUV with his wife in the passenger seat, on County Road 563 south in Woodland Township, Christopher Postorino, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. Sears lost directional control of the vehicle, ran off the roadway to the right, struck two fences and a residential home, Postorino said.  After the crash the Subaru became engulfed in flames and spread to the house, Postorino said. The ho…

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Voorhees, NJ
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Cyclist Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles In Hit, Run Crash In Voorhees: Prosecutor Cyclist Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles In Hit, Run Crash In Voorhees: Prosecutor Cyclist Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles In Hit, Run Crash In Voorhees: Prosecutor
Cyclist Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles In Hit, Run Crash In Voorhees: Prosecutor A 71-year-old Berlin man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Voorhees Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 1:17 a.m., Voorhees police responded to the 100 block of North Route 73 for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist and found Maksudur Rahman lying unresponsive in the roadway, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Voorhees Police Chief April Herrington said. Rahman was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Two separate vehicles struck Rahman and fled the scene, authorities said. One vehicle is suspected to be a dark gray or black 2017 …

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
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Armed Barricaded Man Apprehended: Absecon PD Armed Barricaded Man Apprehended: Absecon PD Armed Barricaded Man Apprehended: Absecon PD
Armed Barricaded Man Apprehended: Absecon PD A 65-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was taken into custody after he barricaded himself with a gun in Absecon Monday, Oct. 26, authorities said. At 8:30 a.m., officers were requested to assist Egg Harbor Township police in locating Robert McNeill, a suspect in an arson investigation, Absecon police said. McNeill was located by officers at the Sports Complex, at 1000 Morton Ave. and was armed with a handgun, threatened suicide, and barricaded himself inside his vehicle, police said. Atlantic County SWAT, crisis negotiators and mental health professionals were requested to the scene, p…

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Cranford, NJ
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Cranford Teen Accused Of Murdering Two Girls Could Plead Insanity Cranford Teen Accused Of Murdering Two Girls Could Plead Insanity Cranford Teen Accused Of Murdering Two Girls Could Plead Insanity
Cranford Teen Accused Of Murdering Two Girls Could Plead Insanity The 18-year-old New Jersey teen who allegedly ran over two girls, killing them, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday, Oct. 26. Vincent Battiloro, a Cranford resident, is charged with murder in the first degree after authorities say he ran over Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, both 17, in Sept. 2025 with his Jeep while they were riding their bikes in Garwood. At his arraignment, the judge revealed the defense notified the court it intends to raise diminished capacity and insanity defenses. The defense is also considering filing a motion to have Battiloro tried in a different county.&…

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Toms River, NJ
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Man Learns Fate In Toms River Crash That Killed Construction Worker: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate In Toms River Crash That Killed Construction Worker: Prosecutor Man Learns Fate In Toms River Crash That Killed Construction Worker: Prosecutor
Man Learns Fate In Toms River Crash That Killed Construction Worker: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Lakehurst man was sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to driving drunk and killing a 50-year-old construction worker in Toms River, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 26. Douglas Smith previously pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of Allen Adams, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1 a.m., Toms River police responded to Lakewood Road and Raymond Avenue and found Adams lying in the roadway with serious injuries, Billhimer said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Billhimer said. …

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Brick, NJ
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Brick Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 11:30 p.m., Brick police responded to Brick Boulevard and North Lake Shore Drive after a pedestrian was struck by Ford Taurus traveling southbound, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, Billhimer said. The driver of the Taurus continued traveling a short distance on Brick Boulevard before pulling over and walking back to the scene of the crash, Billhimer said. The crash remains under investigation, police s…

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Lakewood, NJ
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Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD
Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD A 46-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged after he broke into a home in Lakewood Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a home invasion in an apartment in John Street, Lakewood police said.  One of the occupants sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Gregory Jones was identified as the suspect and was charged with home invasion, two counts of robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon,…

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Somerville, NJ
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GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville
GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville A home burned down in Somerville Saturday, Oct. 24 and now the community is coming together to help. At 6:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire at Catherine and North Gaston Avenue, Somerville Fire Department said. Unfavorable conditions made battling the blaze difficult as firefighters cut the roof for ventilation, firefighters said. The fire was declared under control at 7:55 a.m., firefighters said. A GoFundMe has been launched by Angel Songalia for his grandparents who were impacted by the fire.  "My grandparents lost everything, their clothes, their shoes, family he…

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Glassboro, NJ
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Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police
Unruly Pop-Up Crowd Near Rowan University Leads To 8 Arrests: Police Eight people were arrested after a large pop up crowd turned chaotic near Rowan University Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 7 p.m. the crowd of several hundred people descended on Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro police said. Officers had already anticipated large crowds due to homecoming festivities and had assigned personnel to the scene, police said. Resources were sent to move the crowd off of the Boulevard and even with the additional personnel on hand and the help of Rowan University police, more officers were requested to respond in to assist from neighboring agencies to ensure safe…

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Forked River-Lacey, NJ
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Forked River Sorority Sister Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned Forked River Sorority Sister Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned Forked River Sorority Sister Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned
Forked River Sorority Sister Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned Caryn Coon, a 22-year-old Forked River resident, was one of two women killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, Saturday night, Oct. 24, authorities said. Coon was working toward a degree in kinesiology and health sciences at The College of New Jersey, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family. While at TCNJ, she was a sorority sister at Delta Phi Epsilon. "Caryn was such a fun, energetic, and loving person. She was a shoulder for everyone to lean on, and if you were having a bad day, she could instantly cheer you up," Jillian Bonavia, who …

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