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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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

Hanover Township, NJ

Police & Fire

Mother Left 1-Year-Old Unsupervised At Motel After Smoking Weed: Hanover Twp A 28-year-old Oxford woman was arrested and charged after she left her 1-year-old child unsupervised at a motel in Hanover Township, authorities announced Thursday, July 9. On Friday, June 12, officers responded to the Extended Stay Motel after a guest found an unsupervised 1-year-old child in the hallway, Hanover Township police said. The mother, Brittany Grosinski, admitted to smoking marijuana earlier and said while she fell asleep her daughter, who learned to open the door, left the room, police said. Once the father returned, Miss Grosinski was placed under arrest and transported to po…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2026

Somerville, NJ

News

Brooklyn Man Led Cops On Lengthy Pursuit In Somerset, Crashed Into Numerous Cars: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Brooklyn man was sentenced to five years in prison after he previously pleaded guilty to leading police on a pursuit in Somerset County that led to multiple people being injured. At 9:22 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025, Ashton Charles was stole a New York City taxicab on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said. Charles drove through the vehicle throughout New York City before driving over the Goethals Bridge into Elizabeth, authorities said. At 11:15 a.m., Springfield Township police located the stolen taxi and tried to stop him, but Charles …

by Sam Barron

07/09/2026

Mount Olive, NJ

Police & Fire

Two Jersey Mike's Employees Stole Wallet: Mt Olive PD Two employees of a Jersey Mike's in Mount Olive were arrested and charged stealing cash from a customer's wallet, authorities announced Thursday, July 9. A customer told officers he left his wallet at Jersey Mike's on Friday, July 3 but when he contacted the business, they told him his wallet was not at the business, Mount Olive police said. His wallet was eventually recovered and an investigation revealed two men, Isaiah Kali, a 21-year-old Succasunna resident and Brandon Grochulski, a 21-year-old Hopatcong resident were responsible for the theft, police said. Both men, who were employed …

by Sam Barron

07/09/2026

Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ

News

Floodwaters Wiped Out Callie's Creamery In Neptune At The Worst Possible Time An ice cream shop in Neptune was forced to temporarily close after they were hit with heavy flooding. Video shared by the owners of Callie's Creamery shows the restaurant underwater following last weekend's storms. "For three years, their family-owned ice cream shop has been more than just a place to grab dessert—it's been a place where families celebrate birthdays, kids enjoy their first ice cream cone, friends gather after the beach, and our community comes together to make memories," Samantha Janusz, who organized a GoFundMe, wrote. "Their shop has always been a welcoming s…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2026

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