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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Morristown, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor
Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor A person remains at large after a pedestrian was killed after being pinned under a truck in Morristown on Friday, March 20, authorities said. At 7 a.m., Morristown police and EMS responded to Sussex Avenue after a person was pinned under a truck, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim was seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The driver of the truck fled on foot, authorities said. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Crime Scene Units have been dispatched to assist, authorities said. The incident re…

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Linden, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 1 & 9, authorities announced Thursday, March 19. At 11:42 p.m., on Friday, March 13, a 33-year-old Linden resident was struck by a Kia Rio as he attempted to cross Route 1 and 9 near Woodlawn Avenue, Linden police said. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The driver, a 46-year-old Elizabeth resident, was not injured and remained on-scene following the collision, police said. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone with information about the v…

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Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD
Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD A woman was critically injured after she was hit by a car in Newark Thursday morning, March 19, authorities said. At 8:11 a.m., police responded to Elizabeth Avenue and Vanderpool Street after the woman was struck while crossing the street, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The woman was transported to a nearby for treatment and is in critical condition, Miranda said. The driver remained at the scene, Miranda said.  This incident remains under investigation, Miranda said.

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Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (UPDATE) One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (UPDATE)
One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (Update) A man was killed following a two-car crash that followed a motor vehicle stop on Friday morning, March 20. At 4:38 a.m., an Evesham Township police officer was attempting to perform a motor vehicle stop, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.  As the vehicle was driving, it collided with a second vehicle near Route 73 and Lincoln Drive, authorities said. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The police vehicle was not involved in the crash, authorities said. The man killed in the crash has not been identified. Residents should avoi…

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Roselle Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police
Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police A vacant building partially collapsed in Roselle Park on Thursday, March 19, authorities said. The building, which was under construction was on the corner E. Westfield Ave. at Berwyn Street, Roselle Park police said.  Emergent construction will be taking place to demolish the existing building to avoid any further collapse and make the area safe, police said. Police, firefighters, PSE&G and constructions were on scene, officers said. 

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Toms River, NJ
News
Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor
Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor A New Jersey man was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Wednesday, March 18, after killing his brother in Princeton, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. At a bench hearing, Judge Robert Lytle agreed with experts from both prosecutors and the defense that Matthew Hertgen was legally insane at the time of he incident, Court TV reported. On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, Princeton police responded to the Michelle Mews Apartments and found Matthew next to the body of his brother, Joseph, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene, police said…

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Lakewood, NJ
News
Nude 69-Year-Old Man Stole Beer On St. Patrick's Day: Lakewood PD Nude 69-Year-Old Man Stole Beer On St. Patrick's Day: Lakewood PD
Nude 69-Year-Old Man Stole Beer On St. Patrick's Day: Lakewood PD A 69-year-old man was arrested and charged after he was found standing naked outside a liquor store on St. Patrick's Day in Lakewood, authorities said. Officers responded to 2nd Street and found the man standing completely nude in front of Pine Cone Liquor Store, holding and drinking a 25 oz. Budweiser, Lakewood police said.  As officers approached, the individual began yelling alarming statements and was quickly taken into custody without incident, police said. The man had taken the Budweiser from the store without paying, police said. The man, who was not identified, was charged wit…

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West Deptford-National Park, NJ
Schools
Phony Bomb Threat Forces West Deptford High School Into Lockdown: Police Phony Bomb Threat Forces West Deptford High School Into Lockdown: Police
Phony Bomb Threat Forces West Deptford High School Into Lockdown: Police A bomb threat caused a high school in Gloucester County to be placed under lockdown Thursday, March 19, authorities said. At 7:28 a.m., officers responded to West Deptford High School for a bomb threat, West Deptford police said. The school was placed into an immediate lockdown while officers responded and assessed the situation, police said. The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office Bomb K-9 Unit responded to the scene and conducted thorough sweeps of the interior of the school, police said Officers also reviewed school surveillance footage in detail, police said The investigation into the b…

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South Brunswick, NJ
News
Car Crash With Injures Closes Lanes On Route 1 In South Brunswick: NJ DOT Car Crash With Injures Closes Lanes On Route 1 In South Brunswick: NJ DOT
Car Crash With Injures Closes Lanes On Route 1 In South Brunswick: NJ DOT A car crash with injuries occurred on Route 1 northbound in South Brunswick on Thursday morning, March 19, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 1 northbound at Deans Lane, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two lanes are closed as a result of the crash, NJ DOT said.

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
Armed Raritan Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit: Police Armed Raritan Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit: Police
Armed Raritan Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit: Police A 22-year-old Raritan man was arrested following a foot pursuit with police on Tuesday, March 17, authorities said. At 1:53 p.m., officers observed Kesanni McCreary fail to use a crosswalk on Anderson Street near Sherman Avenue, Raritan Borough police said. The officer approached McCreary and advised him to stop, police said. McCreary initiated a foot pursuit and fled on Fifth Street toward North Second Avenue, police said. He was quickly apprehended in a park, police said. Several witnesses advised officers they observed McCreary discarding items as he was running, police said. Officers s…

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