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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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
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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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
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
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
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
$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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Haddonfield, NJ
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Car Stolen From Garage While Homeowners Inside: Haddonfield PD Car Stolen From Garage While Homeowners Inside: Haddonfield PD Car Stolen From Garage While Homeowners Inside: Haddonfield PD
Car Stolen From Garage While Homeowners Inside: Haddonfield PD A vehicle was stolen from a Haddonfield home, while the homeowners were inside the residence on Friday, Dec. 26, authorities said. That evening, a suspect entered an unlocked vehicle at a home on West End Avenue and either pressed the garage door opener or the garage door was left open, Haddonfield police said. The suspect then entered the residence and located keys with inside the kitchen, police said. He then absconded with the vehicle, police said. The homeowner’s were home at the time but did not have any interaction with the suspect and were unaware that the vehicle was taken, police …

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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ
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2 Hurt After Vehicle Overturns On Christmas Day At Route 22: Watchung FD 2 Hurt After Vehicle Overturns On Christmas Day At Route 22: Watchung FD 2 Hurt After Vehicle Overturns On Christmas Day At Route 22: Watchung FD
2 Hurt After Vehicle Overturns On Christmas Day At Route 22: Watchung FD Two people were injured after a vehicle overturned in Watchung on Christmas morning, authorities said. On Thursday, Dec. 25, firefighters responded to an overturned motor vehicle with two people trapped at Route 22 Westbound and Blue Star Drive, the Watchung Volunteer Fire Department said. Firefighters responded to the scene to provide vehicle stabilization and extricate the driver and passenger, fire officials said. Both patients were turned over to EMS, firefighters said.

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Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Dog Rescued In Whiting Structure Fire: FD Dog Rescued In Whiting Structure Fire: FD Dog Rescued In Whiting Structure Fire: FD
Dog Rescued In Whiting Structure Fire: FD A dog was rescued after a garage caught fire in Whiting on Friday, Dec. 26, authorities said. At 6:27 p.m., firefighters responded to a garage fire in Fox Hollow, Whiting Fire Company Station 33 said. Nearby neighbors used a fire extinguisher to help slow the fire's spread, firefighters said. All residents were safely accounted for and firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage, fire officials said. Crews also made entry into the home and safely removed a dog, who was unharmed and reunited with its owners, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.

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Phillipsburg, NJ
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Family Loses Everything In XMas Day Warren County Fire: Fundraiser Family Loses Everything In XMas Day Warren County Fire: Fundraiser Family Loses Everything In XMas Day Warren County Fire: Fundraiser
Family Loses Everything In XMas Day Warren County Fire: Fundraiser The Jackson-Jordan family in Warren County has been put through the ringer. And now they've lost their home on Christmas Day. The family's home on North Main Street was destroyed in an early morning house fire on Thursday, Dec. 25, Greenwich Township Emergency Squad said. While no injuries were reported, the family lost everything in the fire, first responders said.  A fundraiser has been established to support the family. The Jackson-Jordans recently moved to the area for wider space and fresher air for their daughter, Madison, who is in remission from pediatric cancer, accordin…

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Elizabeth, NJ
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Elizabeth Teacher One Of 12 Child Predators Nabbed In ''Operation Bad Santa' Sting: Prosecutor Elizabeth Teacher One Of 12 Child Predators Nabbed In ''Operation Bad Santa' Sting: Prosecutor Elizabeth Teacher One Of 12 Child Predators Nabbed In ''Operation Bad Santa' Sting: Prosecutor
Elizabeth Teacher One Of 12 Child Predators Nabbed In ''Operation Bad Santa' Sting: Prosecutor A teacher in the Elizabeth Public Schools has been terminated after he was arrested as part of a sting to bust child predators called Operation Bad Santa. Joseph Davicsin, a 46-year-old middle school teacher at Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30, was one of 12 people caught up in the sting. Upon learning of his arrest, the district said immediate steps were taken to ensure that Davicsin did not enter any school. Davicsin is no longer employed by the district. Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Operation Bad Santa was led by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit of t…

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