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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Keansburg, NJ

News

Man Who Reported Suspicious Device Before Keansburg Parade Now Charged: Prosecutor A 56-year-old Brick man has been charged with false alarm after he alerted police to a suspicious device, causing the cancellation of the Keansburg St. Patrick's Day Parade, authorities announced Tuesday, April 14. On Saturday, March 28 at 10:45 a.m., Keansburg police responded to Beachway and Bayview Avenues for a report of a suspicious device, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The caller, Christopher Otis, told police he he found the device in the vicinity of the beach, just off of a walking path, Santiago said. Otis also revealed he was employed by Brookdale Co…

by Sam Barron

04/14/2026

Toms River, NJ

Police & Fire

Three Injured In 2-Alarm Toms River Fire: Prosecutor Three people were injured in a two-alarm fire in Toms River Monday, April 13, authorities said. At 10:50 a.m. Toms River Township police and fire responded to a residence on Tuyahov Blvd. for a structure fire and promptly tolled a second alarm, firefighters said. First responders found a woman who had been rescued from the residence by a neighbor, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The woman was transported to a burn unit where she is listed in stable condition, Billhimer said. The neighbor was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River where he was treated and relea…

by Sam Barron

04/14/2026

East Windsor-Hightstown, NJ

Police & Fire

Woman Airlifted After Crash Engulfs Vehicle In Flames: East Windsor PD A 21-year-old Howell woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital following a crash in East Windsor on Monday, April 13, authorities said. At 10:03 a.m., officers responded to Route 33 West and Twin Rivers Drive North after a Subaru Crosstrek was traveling westbound and failed to observe 2025 Kenworth and struck the back of the Kenworth, East Windsor police said. Following the crash, the Subaru caught fire, which was extinguished by police and a Good Samaritan, police said. The Howell woman, the driver of the Subaru, was found unconscious and suffering from serious head injuries,…

by Sam Barron

04/14/2026

Mansfield-Columbus, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Killed In Route 295 Crash In Mansfield: Njsp A 59-year-old Brown Mills man was killed in a crash on Route 295 on Saturday, April 11, authorities said. At 2:59 p.m., James Apel, was operating a Ford pickup truck when he lost directional control of the vehicle, ran off the roadway to the right, traveled down an embankment, struck a road sign, re-entered the roadway, traveled back down the grass embankment and then struck multiple trees on Route 295 North in Mansfield Township, Jeffrey Lebron a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Apel was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

Newark, NJ

News

NJ Cardinal Rips Trump After Posting Image Depicting Himself As Jesus, Attacking Pope Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the Archbishop of Newark, strongly rebuked President Donald Trump's recent social media posts attacking Pope Leo XIV and portraying himself as Jesus. "I reaffirm that Pope Leo serves a higher authority and desires to proclaim the Gospel faithfully and advance the Church’s peaceful mission in a world deeply in need of healing. He will continue to speak clearly against war and other offenses against human dignity and to call for authentic dialogue, because the Church’s witness is grounded in the peace of Christ, not in partisan interests," Tobin wrote on social media. O…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ

Police & Fire

Support Swells After Manalapan Family Loses Home, Dog In Fire The community is coming together to support a family in Manalapan that lost their home in a fire on Saturday, April 11. At 2 p.m., firefighters responded to Regency Way and were met with heavy fire conditions and worked to bring the fire under control as numerous other departments responded, the Manalapan Fire Department said. A fundraiser has been set up to support the homeowners, Alan and Sab Bright. "Alan and Sab Bright have been pillars of the Manalapan community for decades. Alan has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer for the Manalapan Soccer Club, while Sab has served as …

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

Hamilton Township, NJ

News

Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into USPS Truck On Route 130: Hamilton PD An 18-year-old Lakewood resident was killed in a crash involving a USPS truck and a car in Hamilton Twp on Sunday, April 12, authorities said. At 4 a.m., a Mazda was traveling southbound on Route 130 in the right lane while a USPS tractor trailer was traveling in the middle lane, approaching the Mazda from behind, Hamilton Twp police said. As the USPS truck entered the intersection with the green light, the Mazda attempted a left turn toward the northbound lanes of Route 130. The Mazda crossed in front of the truck, resulting in a serious crash within the intersection, police said. T…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

Bayville-Berkeley, NJ

Police & Fire

One Injured After Bayville Home Engulfed In Smoke: FD A home in Bayville was consumed by smoke in a fire on Friday, April 10, authorities said. At 4:30 a.m., firefighters responded to Anchorage Blvd. for a structure fire and encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions, the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company #1 said. All the residents were safely outside, along with a family pet, Berkeley Township police said. Crews stretched handlines and initiated an aggressive fire attack, while additional personnel conducted primary searches, checked for extension, and performed ventilation operations to remove heat and smoke, firefighters said. The fire was …

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ

Police & Fire

Woman Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Stafford PD A 41-year-old Waretown woman was airlifted to a hospital after crashing into a utility pole Sunday, April 12, authorities said. At 10:21 p.m., officers responded to Route 9 and Manor Drive after the woman lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole, Stafford Township police said. The woman was unconscious and unresponsive, police said. Officers extricated her from the vehicle and she was airlifted to a trauma center for advanced care, police said. The impact caused damage to the utility pole, and Atlantic City Electric responded to the scene to assess and repair the dam…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

Mount Olive, NJ

Police & Fire

Budd Lake Woman Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash: Mt Olive PD A 45-year-old Budd Lake woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, authorities announced Friday, April 10. At 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to Elizabeth Lane on a report of a hit-and-run crash, Mount Olive police said. When officers arrived they saw a parked vehicle that was struck in the back and pushed into a second vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a residence, police said. A black Dodge Charger was seen leaving the area of the crash, police said. The Dodge was located at a residence on William Street and officers located the driver, Dani K…

by Sam Barron

04/13/2026

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