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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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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Denville, NJ
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Tailgating Gets Reckless Driver Busted For OUI On Route 10: Police Tailgating Gets Reckless Driver Busted For OUI On Route 10: Police Tailgating Gets Reckless Driver Busted For OUI On Route 10: Police
Tailgating Gets Reckless Driver Busted For OUI On Route 10: Police A 21-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor or drugs in Denville, authorities said. At midnight on Thursday, Oct. 15, officers observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Route 10 and following another vehicle too closely, Denville police said.   Officers conducted a traffic stop and during the stop, the driver, Edilson Marroquin-Martinez, showed signs of possible impairment, police said. He was arrested following field sobriety testing, police said. Martinez is charged with operating under the influence of liquor or d…

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Belleville, NJ
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Belleville Officer Fires Gun After Struck By Vehicle: Prosecutor Belleville Officer Fires Gun After Struck By Vehicle: Prosecutor Belleville Officer Fires Gun After Struck By Vehicle: Prosecutor
Belleville Officer Fires Gun After Struck By Vehicle: Prosecutor UPDATE: A man accused of hitting Belleville police officers with his BMW has been arrested in Connecticut. A police-involved shooting occurred in Belleville Sunday, Oct. 25, authorities said. At 7:45 p.m., two Belleville police officers were conducting a motor vehicle stop at Mill Street and Union Avenue when the driver struck one of the officers with his vehicle, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. The officer discharged his weapon, and the suspect vehicle fled the scene, Stephens said. No civilians or officers were struck by gunfire, Stephens said. Both officers…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
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Man Admits To Assaulting Brother With Hatchet In Weymouth: Prosecutor Man Admits To Assaulting Brother With Hatchet In Weymouth: Prosecutor Man Admits To Assaulting Brother With Hatchet In Weymouth: Prosecutor
Man Admits To Assaulting Brother With Hatchet In Weymouth: Prosecutor A 44-year-old Woodbury man pleaded guilty to assaulting his brother with a hatchet, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 26. Daniel Gunson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 27, state troopers responded to Grant Street and Blake Drive in Weymouth Township and found a man screaming in the roadway wearing a bloody shirt, authorities said. While searching the area, troopers saw Gunson lying in the back…

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Haddon Heights-Barrington, NJ
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Man Killed In Fire: Haddon Heights - Barrington FD Man Killed In Fire: Haddon Heights - Barrington FD Man Killed In Fire: Haddon Heights - Barrington FD
Man Killed In Fire: Haddon Heights - Barrington FD A 76-year-old man was killed in a fire in Haddon Heights Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 5:19 p.m., firefighters responded to the 1600 block of W. High Street after smoke was seen coming from the side door of the residence, the Haddon Heights - Barrington Fire Department said. Firefighters made entry into the home and and found the man unresponsive in the kitchen, fire officials said. The man was removed from the residence and was transferred to EMTs, though he was pronounced dead, firefighters said. His identity is being withheld, firefighters said. The fire was quickly extinguish…

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