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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Belvidere-White Township, NJ
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Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: NJSP Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: NJSP Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: NJSP
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence In Warren County: Njsp A driver was hospitalized following a crash in Warren County on Saturday, Jan. 3, authorities said. At 8:33 p.m., a driver veered off Belvidere Road in Harmony Township, striking a utility pole metal support and fence, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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by Sam Barron
Vineland, NJ
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Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years
Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years An institution in Vineland decided they deserved a day off. Olympia Restaurant, which has been serving up Greek dinners for 41 years at 739 S Delsea Dr., announced on social media they will now be closing on Sundays. "After 41 years of proudly serving our community seven days a week, the time has come for us to close on Sundays, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day," the restaurant wrote. "We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you Monday through Saturday. Diners were supportive of the move. "My soul left my body lol I thought you were closin…

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by Sam Barron
Mount Olive, NJ
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Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD
Woman Followed Girl Home, Confronted Her In Garage: Mount Olive PD A 43-year-old Flanders woman was arrested and charged after she followed a girl into her home in Flanders, authorities announced Monday, Jan. 5. On Sunday, Nov. 23, a girl reported she was driving her vehicle when she was followed to her residence by another driver, later identified as Erin Koropsak, Mount Olive police said. Koropsak exited her vehicle, entered the garage of the girl's residence and confronted her, becoming verbally argumentative to her, police said. The girl's parents entered the garage and Koropsak was escorted off the property, police said. Koropsak was later arrested a…

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by Sam Barron
Rockaway, NJ
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Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD
Vehicle Plunges Into Water: Rockaway Twp FD A vehicle ended up in the water in Rockaway Township on Saturday, Jan. 3, authorities said. At 7:45 p.m., first responders were dispatched to Mount Hope Avenue for a crash with injuries at Mount Hope Avenue and Struble Lane, Rockaway Township Fire Department said. Upon arrival, patrol units observed a vehicle approximately 100 feet off the roadway, partially in the water, firefighters said. The driver was out of the vehicle upon arrival, firefighters said. The driver was evaluated on scene while the vehicle was removed from the water by a tow company, firefighters said.

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by Sam Barron
Point Pleasant, NJ
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SWAT Responds After Armed Person Barricades Themselves On New Year's: Point Pleasant PD SWAT Responds After Armed Person Barricades Themselves On New Year's: Point Pleasant PD SWAT Responds After Armed Person Barricades Themselves On New Year's: Point Pleasant PD
SWAT Responds After Armed Person Barricades Themselves On New Year's: Point Pleasant PD A man barricaded himself inside a hotel in Point Pleasant on New Year's Day, authorities said. At 9:18 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, officers responded to the Rodeway Inn at 620 Route 88 after receiving reports of a person experiencing a mental health crisis, Point Pleasant police said. The person was highly agitated and in possession of a knife and other objects, police said. The area was secured and the person was isolated inside a hotel room to ensure public safety, police said. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Regional SWAT Team, and Ocean County Cris…

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by Sam Barron
Vineland, NJ
Breaking News
PA Man Killed In NYE Crash While Making U-Turn: Vineland PD PA Man Killed In NYE Crash While Making U-Turn: Vineland PD PA Man Killed In NYE Crash While Making U-Turn: Vineland PD
PA Man Killed In NYE Crash While Making U-Turn: Vineland PD A 41-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed in a crash on New Year's Eve in Vineland, authorities said. At 9:18 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 31, officers responded to North Delsea Drive and Columbia Avenue after a man, later identified as Lance Warren, a Drexel Hill resident, operating a Chrysler 300 was making a U-Turn near Columbia Avenue when he was struck by a Chevrolet Camaro, operated by a Pittsgrove man, Vineland police. Warren was transported to Inspira Health where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Camaro was taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment after sus…

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by Sam Barron
Newark, NJ
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17-Year-Old Among 2 Shot In New Year's Shootings In Newark: Police 17-Year-Old Among 2 Shot In New Year's Shootings In Newark: Police 17-Year-Old Among 2 Shot In New Year's Shootings In Newark: Police
17-Year-Old Among 2 Shot In New Year's Shootings In Newark: Police Two people were shot in Newark in separate shootings on New Year's Day, authorities said. At 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, police responded after a man was driven to a nearby hospital by a concerned citizen after being shot at Isabella Avenue and South Orange Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The victim is in critical condition, Miranda said. At 8:49 p.m., that evening, a 17-year-old arrived at a nearby hospital for treatment of gunshot wound to his foot, sustained at 200 Georgia King Village, Miranda said.  He is in stable condition, Miranda said. Bo…

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by Sam Barron
Flemington-Raritan, NJ
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Raritan Twp Home Engulfed In Flames On New Year's: FD Raritan Twp Home Engulfed In Flames On New Year's: FD Raritan Twp Home Engulfed In Flames On New Year's: FD
Raritan Twp Home Engulfed In Flames On New Year's: FD A garage fire caused a Raritan Township home to be engulfed in flames on New Year's Day, authorities said. On Thursday, Jan. 1, firefighters reported to a garage fire at a home on Thatchers Hill Road, the Raritan Township Fire Company said. Firefighters were met with heavy conditions as the fire extended into the home, fire officials said. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, limiting the damage to the remainder of the structure, all while operating in sub-freezing temperatures, fire officials said.

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by Sam Barron
Basking Ridge-Bernards, NJ
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Driver Critically Injured In Three-Car Crash Near Route 287: Bernards Township PD Driver Critically Injured In Three-Car Crash Near Route 287: Bernards Township PD Driver Critically Injured In Three-Car Crash Near Route 287: Bernards Township PD
Driver Critically Injured In Three-Car Crash Near Route 287: Bernards Township PD A person was critically injured in a car crash in Bernards Township on Tuesday, Dec. 30, authorities said. At 5:04 p.m. officers responded to Mt. Airy Road by the Route 287 entrance ramp after a Bernardsville resident operating a 2009 Honda Accord struck a 2018 Honda Civic waiting to turn onto the Route 287 northbound entrance ramp, Bernardsville Township police said. The crash caused the Civic to enter the northbound lane of Mt. Airy Road where it collided with a 2024 Rivian R1S traveling northbound, police said. The driver of the Civic, a Whippany resident, was trapped in the vehicl…

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by Sam Barron
Mount Laurel, NJ
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California Man Nabbed After Deadly Hit, Run Mount Laurel Crash: Prosecutor California Man Nabbed After Deadly Hit, Run Mount Laurel Crash: Prosecutor California Man Nabbed After Deadly Hit, Run Mount Laurel Crash: Prosecutor
California Man Nabbed After Deadly Hit, Run Mount Laurel Crash: Prosecutor A 40-year-old California man was arrested and charged after he struck and killed a man riding an e-bike and fled the scene, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 2. Thair Maroki is charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of Anthony Caprio III, a 49-year-old Magnolia resident, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Timothy Hudnall said. At 12:13 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 29,  officers responded to the 1100 block of Route 73 southbound and found Caprio, who was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.…

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