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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Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD An 18-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged after he fled from police during a traffic stop, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 12. At 1:18 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near N. Laurel Street and E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton police. Mauricio Pablo-Mendez refused to stop and attempted to elude before stopping the vehicle and fleeing on foot, Bridgeton police said. Pablo-Mendez was arrested after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Pablo-Mendez was  charged with eluding, obstruction and resisting arrest, police said.

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Swedesboro-Woolwich-Logan, NJ
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Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three people were injured after a fire destroyed a home in Swedesboro, Friday, Oct. 9, authorities said. At 3:11 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire at 5 Merckling St. in Swedesboro and found a home engulfed in flames with thick black violent smoke, Woolwich Fire Company said. Firefighters immediately entered the home to locate a man trapped, fire officials said. Despite intense heat and smoke, a firefighter located the man in a chair, secured  him and removed him from the home, fire officials said. Firefighters gave the man fresh air, fire officials said. The quick action of…

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Readington Township, NJ
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SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: NJSP SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: NJSP SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: NJSP
SUV Overturns After Crashing Into Tree On Readington Twp: Njsp A Kia SUV overturned on Route 78 after crashing into a tree on Sunday, Oct. 11, authorities said. At 4:48 p.m., a Kia SUV was traveling westbound on Route 78 in Readington Township when it lost directional control and ran off the road, striking a tree, Christopher Postorino said. Two people were trapped in the vehicle and required extrication, Whitehouse Rescue Squad said. No injuries were reported at the scene and the crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Palmyra, NJ
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Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies
Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies Jill Connors Dowdy is experiencing every mother's worst nightmare. Dowdy, a Palmyra resident, announced the unexpected death of her Shaun at the age of 18.  "He was only 18 years old. Just 18," Dowdy said. "He had his entire life ahead of him, so many dreams to chase, memories to make, and so much more love to give. Shaun was an amazing son, brother, grandson, cousin, boyfriend, and friend. He was so deeply loved by his family and by everyone who was lucky enough to know him." Dowdy said she was struggling to make sense of her son's death. "My heart is shattered into a million p…

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Franklin Township, NJ
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Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week: Police Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week: Police Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week: Police
Franklin Twp Woman Missing For Week: Police A 71-year-old Franklin Township woman has been missing for a week, authorities said. Belinda Prentice was last seen Monday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. near Bamburgh Court in Somerset near New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue, Franklin Township police said. Prentice is 5'4" and weighs 135 lbs., police said. She frequently wears a head covering, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Franklin Township police at 732-873-5533.

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Hackettstown, NJ
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Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown
Philly Pretzel Factory Closing In Hackettstown When one pretzel store closes, another one opens in New Jersey. Philly Pretzel Factory announced it will be closing its location in Hackettstown at 150 Mountain Ave. Its last day will be Sunday, Nov. 1. "This is incredibly difficult for us to say," Philly Pretzel Factory wrote on Facebook.  "For more than 13 years, you have welcomed us into your community, shared countless pretzels with us, celebrated birthdays and special occasions with us, stopped in for your favorite snacks, and most importantly, supported our small business." As a thank you to its loyal customers, the eatery annou…

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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
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Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD
Two Teens Busted For Burglarizing Vehicles: Winslow Twp PD Two teenagers were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles in Winslow Township Saturday, Oct. 10, authorities said. Overnight, officers investigated motor vehicle thefts and burglaries in the Blue Anchor section of Winslow Township, police said. The suspects, Jalil Fleetwood-Riley, an 18-year-old Fleetwood resident and a 17-year-old juvenile, were swiftly taken into custody, police said. The stolen property was recovered, police said. The two are charged with motor vehicle theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property, burglary, possession of burglary tools and joy riding, police sa…

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Toms River, NJ
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South Toms River Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor South Toms River Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor South Toms River Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor
South Toms River Bank Robber Pleads Guilty To Multiple Robberies: Prosecutor A 58-year-old South Toms River has admitted to committing multiple robberies in Ocean County, authorities announced. Kenneth Grant pleaded guilty to committing a bank robbery in Toms River on Friday, March 6 and in Lacey Township Monday, March 9, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Grant faces 15 years in prison, Billhimer said. Toms River police responded to Wawa on Route 70 after Grant approached a cashier at the store, displayed a firearm and demanded money, Billhimer said. Grant fled the scene after being given cash, Billhimer said. L…

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
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Teen Charged With Bomb Threats: West Deptford PD Teen Charged With Bomb Threats: West Deptford PD Teen Charged With Bomb Threats: West Deptford PD
Teen Charged With Bomb Threats: West Deptford PD A 17-year-old was arrested for phoning in multiple bomb threats to West Deptford High School, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 9. On five separate dates through March and April of 2026, officers responded to West Deptford High School for false reports of bomb threats and/or armed subjects on location, West Deptford police said. During each incident, the school was secured by police and no harmful devices or threatening persons were located, police said. The 17-year-old was identified as the suspect and charged as a juvenile with making false reports involving bombs or deadly weapons,…

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Denville, NJ
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Driver With Suspended License Had Multiple Warrants: Denville PD Driver With Suspended License Had Multiple Warrants: Denville PD Driver With Suspended License Had Multiple Warrants: Denville PD
Driver With Suspended License Had Multiple Warrants: Denville PD A 23-year-old Milford woman was arrested after an inoperable license plate light led to a slew of other charges in Denville, authorities said. At 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, Aislinn Doughtery was driving with an inoperable license plate light, Denville police said. Doughtery was found to have two active warrants out for her arrest, one from Roxbury and the other from Holland Township, police said. She was also driving with a suspended license, police said. Dougherty was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing, police said..  Following…

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