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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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Police & Fire

Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle On Route 31: Prosecutor A pedestrian was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle in Flemington Monday morning, June 15, authorities said. At 8:13 a.m., Flemington Borough police responded to Route 31 and Church Street after a Subaru Crosscheck was making a left turn at a traffic light onto Route 31 South when it collided with the pedestrian, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital where they remain in stable condition, authorities said. The driver of the hatchback was not injured, authorities said. The crash remains u…

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

Support Swells For NJ Biker Injured After Striking Bear The motorcycle community is rallying around Luis "Trigger" Bores, a Phillipsburg resident, after he was seriously injured after he struck a bear while riding his bike on Route 78 West in Clinton Township last week. A GoFundMe has been established for Borges by motorcycle group, IGY6 Brotherhood, for Borges. Since the crash, Borges has remained in the surgical intensive care unit with a life threatening brain bleed after he was ejected from the vehicle, according to the fundraiser. "The doctors are confident he will recover, but currently we are uncertain, since he has been induced for…

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

Person Killed In 2-Car Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor A person was killed in a two-car crash in Bridgewater Saturday, June 13, authorities said. At 9:41 p.m., officers responded to Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive and saw a two-car crash between a Honda and a Kia, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The driver of the Kia, a Piscataway resident, was critically injured and transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. He has not been ide…

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

ICE Agent Fires Shots After Struck By Vehicle: Stafford Twp PD An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agent fired gunshots after it was struck by a vehicle Monday morning, June 15, authorities said. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was attempting to apprehend a suspect on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive when they fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the ICE agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. The suspect fled the scene in the vehicle and has not been located, police said. The agent reportedly sustained unknown injuries and it is unknown if the suspect was injured at this time, police said. T…

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

Lightning Strike Sparks Multi-Alarm Fire At NJ Strip Mall: Police A lightning strike sparked a multi-alarm fire that damaged an entire strip mall in Central Jersey overnight, authorities said. At 11:49 p.m., officers responded to 720 Hamilton St. and found a working fire at the strip mall, Franklin Township police said. Firefighters from multiple agencies responded and eventually brought the blaze under control. The entire strip mall was impacted by the fire, authorities said. No injuries were reported. The Franklin Township Fire Prevention Department determined the fire was accidental and caused by a lightning strike associated with severe weather t…

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor Cape May County is grappling with five overdoses over a 24-hour span last week, authorities said. The overdoses occurred between Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. One of the overdoses was fatal, authorities said, Sutherland said. It is not confirmed if there is a connection between the five overdoses, Sutherland said. Law enforcement is seeing adulteration of the street drug supply, specifically suspected heroin and fentanyl, where the overall toxicity is unknown and potentially lethal, Sutherland said. …

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

News

Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police A 60-year-old Trenton woman was killed in an apartment fire in Trenton on Saturday, June 13, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to 814 New Willow St. for an apartment fire and observed heavy flames coming from the third floor, Trenton police said. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other injuries were reported, police said. Members of the Trenton Police and Fire Department Arson Task Force and Mercer County Prosecutors responded and conducted an on-scene investigation, police said. The investigation is ongoing, but the fire does not ap…

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

Body Recovered From Pond In Warren County: Njsp A dead body was recovered from a pond in Warren County Thursday, June 11, authorities said. At 7:12 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a deceased person in the Allamuchy pond in Allamuchy Township, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The body was recovered from the water, and identifications are being withheld pending notifications, Brennan said. The case remains under investigation, Brennan said.

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Police & Fire

Cat Killed In Franklin Twp Fire: Police A cat was killed in a house fire in Franklin Township Saturday, June 13, authorities sad. At 8:21 p.m., officers responded to a report of a garage fire in the 100 block of Willow Avenue, Franklin Township police said. While firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, the home was deemed uninhabitable, police said. A Good Samaritan assisted in removing a dog, though they suffered a minor bite wound on their finger, police said. The dog was safely removed from the residence, although one cat was found deceased and another is unaccounted for, police said. The fire remains under …

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

Real Estate

Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift A property in Camden that was once known for its numerous code violations has gotten a $130 million makeover. Hudson Valley Property group announced the completion of a $130 million preservation and renovation project at The Encore, a 321-unit, 21-story affordable family housing tower at 433 North 7th St. in Camden. The 18-month renovation was completed using an on-site relocation approach that allowed all residents to remain at the property throughout construction. It marks a remarkable turnaround for the property, when an inspection four years ago found 1,155 code enforcement …

by Sam Barron

06/15/2026

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