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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Mount Laurel, NJ
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Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: Njsp One person was killed after a Hyundai struck a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. At 2:10 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike north in Mount Laurel after a Kenworth commercial vehicle with an attached roll off trailer, sustained a mechanical malfunction and was parked on the right shoulder of the entrance from the New Jersey Turnpike north to the James Fenimore Cooper Service Area, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A Hyundai passenger vehicle was traveling north and exited for the…

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Lakewood, NJ
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Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten
Road Rage Assault On Video: Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Dragged, Beaten Video shared by The Lakewood Scoop shows the moment a driver was dragged and beaten by other motorists in what police described as a road rage assault Sunday, Dec. 28 in Lakewood. Officers responded to First Street and Clifton Avenue at approximately 1:20 p.m., after a man said he stopped at the intersection to allow pedestrians to cross, Lakewood police said. That's when his car was struck from behind by another vehicle, according to police. The man said he got out of his car to speak with the other driver regarding the crash, and during a verbal exchange, the suspect grabbed the man, thre…

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Wall Township, NJ
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JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big
Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Wall Twp Supermarket Wins Big A lottery player in Wall Township found the perfect way to ring in the New Year. A ticket sold in Wall Township matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Monday, Dec. 29, winning $347,433. The ticket was sold at Acme at 2007 Route 35. The winning numbers were 01, 02, 10, 30, and 43. The Bullseye was 43 and the XTRA was 02. 

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
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Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD
Patient Struck Healthcare Worker With Bottle Of Juice: Stafford PD A 37-year old Trenton man was arrested and charged with assaulting a healthcare worker at a rehab center in Manahawkin on Friday, Dec. 26, authorities said. At 1:15 p.m., officers responded to the Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center at 1211 Route 72 after a man, who was identified, struck a nurse in the head with a bottle of apple juice, Stafford Township police said. The patient also had outstanding arrest warrants from Freehold Township Municipal Court, Trenton Municipal Court, and Bucks County Superior Court, police said. He was charged with aggravated assault and transported to…

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Newark, NJ
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Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced
Newark Animal Shelter's Roof Crushed In Snowstorm, 30 Dogs Displaced An animal shelter is urgently in need of foster homes after 30 dogs were displayed following the snowstorm last weekend. Associated Humane Societies Newark said the roof of a neighboring business fell during the snowstorm and crushed the roof of its rear kennels, causing significant damage and forcing the displacement of 30 dogs.  "With the shelter already full, the sudden loss of this critical kennel space is devastating," the shelter wrote on Facebook. Foster homes are urgently needed for dogs 40 pounds and over. "These placements are temporary and lifesaving," the shelter said. T…

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Franklin-Hamburg, NJ
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Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD
Toms River Woman Called 9-1-1 Twice After Pulled Over By Cops: Franklin Borough PD A 30-year-old Toms River woman was arrested and charged after she called 9-1-1 while in the middle of a traffic stop in Franklin Borough, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 29. Jessica Keough had been stopped in her car for unrelated traffic offenses, Franklin Borough police said. During the traffic stop, Keough placed a call to 9-1-1 via her cellular phone despite being in the presence of patrol officers who were actively investigating her driving behavior, police said. Keough was advised of the consequences of misusing the 9-1-1 system, and the initial contact was concluded, police s…

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Pilots ID'd In Hammonton Helicopter Crash That Left Them Both Dead Pilots ID'd In Hammonton Helicopter Crash That Left Them Both Dead
Pilots ID'd In Hammonton Helicopter Crash That Left Them Both Dead Both pilots involved in the mid-air collision between two helicopters have died, authorities announced, Monday, Dec. 29. Kenneth Kirsch, a 65-year-old Carney's Point resident and Michael Greenberg, a 71-year-old Sewell resident, were killed in the Sunday, Dec. 28 crash, Hammonton police said. At 11:25 a.m., officers responded to the crash between an Enstrom model 280C and an Enstrom model F-28A, which had both just departed Hammonton Municipal Airport, police said. The helicopters crash landed in a field and tree line in the 100 block of Basin Road, police said. One helicopter was engulfed…

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Mount Laurel, NJ
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E-Bike Rider Killed In Route 73 Hit, Run Crash: Mount Laurel PD E-Bike Rider Killed In Route 73 Hit, Run Crash: Mount Laurel PD
E-Bike Rider Killed In Route 73 Hit, Run Crash: Mount Laurel PD A 49-year-old e-bicyclist was killed in a crash on Route 73 in Mount Laurel on Monday morning, Dec. 29, authorities said. At 12:13 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Route 73 southbound for a crash involving a man riding an e-bike, later identified as Anthony Caprio III, a Magnolia resident, and an unknown vehicle, Mount Laurel police said. Caprio was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The suspect vehicle, a white SUV, traveling southbound fled the scene prior to officers arrival, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said. Anyone with information i…

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Irate Man Tried To Disarm Cop At McDonald's, 1 Officer Injured: Lakehurst PD Irate Man Tried To Disarm Cop At McDonald's, 1 Officer Injured: Lakehurst PD
Irate Man Tried To Disarm Cop At McDonald's, 1 Officer Injured: Lakehurst PD A 35-year-old Freehold Township man was arrested and charged Sunday, Dec. 28 after he became combative with police at a McDonald's in Lakehurst, authorities said. At 5:47 a.m., officers responded to the McDonald’s at 98 Route 70, after a man, later identified as Gregory Lopez, was causing a a disturbance inside the establishment and yelling and screaming at passing motorists, Lakehurst police said.   While officers were speaking with Lopez, he became increasingly agitated and refused to comply with lawful commands. Officers were initially able to de-escalate the situation and escorted …

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Morristown, NJ
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$50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station Wins Big $50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station Wins Big
$50K! Powerball Ticket Sold At Morris County Gas Station Wins Big A Powerball player in Morris County found the perfect way to cap off 2025. A ticket sold in Morristown matched four numbers and the red Power Ball in the drawing held on Saturday, Dec. 27, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Lukoil at 151 Washington St. The winning numbers were 5, 20, 34, 39, 62 and the red Power Ball was 1.

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