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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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
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Two Shot At Winslow Twp Wawa: Prosecutor Two Shot At Winslow Twp Wawa: Prosecutor Two Shot At Winslow Twp Wawa: Prosecutor
Two Shot At Winslow Twp Wawa: Prosecutor Two people were shot at a Wawa in Winslow Township Sunday, Oct. 4, authorities said. At 9:07 p.m., officers responded to a Wawa on the 400 block of Sicklerville Road and found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons said. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, authorities said. Another 20-year-old man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Millstone-Upper Freehold, NJ
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Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Upper Freehold Parking Lot: NJSP Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Upper Freehold Parking Lot: NJSP Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Upper Freehold Parking Lot: NJSP
Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Upper Freehold Parking Lot: Njsp A juvenile was struck and killed by a vehicle in a parking lot in Monmouth County Saturday, Oct. 3, authorities said. At 11:07 a.m., a 66-year-old Roselle Park woman and a juvenile were exiting a parking lot on Emleys Hills Road in Upper Freehold Twp and when they were struck by a Chrysler SUV exiting a parking space in reverse, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was transported to a nearby hospital, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

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Atlantic City, NJ
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AC Man Attacked Mom In Front Of Her Kids: Prosecutor AC Man Attacked Mom In Front Of Her Kids: Prosecutor AC Man Attacked Mom In Front Of Her Kids: Prosecutor
AC Man Attacked Mom In Front Of Her Kids: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to attacking a mother in front of her two children, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 5. Yusef Gordy faces three years in prison after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Atlantic City police responded to a residence after and met with two children, 5 and 9, after Gordy attacked their mother, authorities said. The mother had visible injuries to her face, and confirmed being attacked and threatened by Gordy, authorities said. This attack occur…

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Vineland, NJ
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Vineland Woman Guilty Of Intentionally Striking Girlfriend With Car In Deadly Crash: Prosecutor Vineland Woman Guilty Of Intentionally Striking Girlfriend With Car In Deadly Crash: Prosecutor Vineland Woman Guilty Of Intentionally Striking Girlfriend With Car In Deadly Crash: Prosecutor
Vineland Woman Guilty Of Intentionally Striking Girlfriend With Car In Deadly Crash: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Vineland woman was convicted of intentionally striking her girlfriend with her car, killing them, authorities announced. Breanna Rowley was convicted of homicide and vehicular homicide in the death of Caroline Bump, a 21-year-old Millville woman, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. At 11:15 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, Rowley struck and killed Bump while she was standing in the roadway, Webb-McRae said. She then stopped the vehicle 100 yards down the roadway after she struck Bump, exited the vehicle where she proceeded to walk towards the area w…

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Villas-Lower Township, NJ
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DUI Lower Township Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Route 9 Crash DUI Lower Township Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Route 9 Crash DUI Lower Township Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Route 9 Crash
DUI Lower Township Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Route 9 Crash A 19-year-old Lower Township resident was arrested after he drove drunk in a crash that killed a 56-year old man on Thursday, Oct. 1, authorities said. Edward McVey is charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence and assault by auto, driving under the influence, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman Jr. said. McVey collied with a vehicle with two occupants, killing a 56-year-old man and seriously injuring a 36-year-old man on Route 9 in Lower Township, authorities said. The victim has not been identified. 

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Blairstown, NJ
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$1K Reward Launched After Hope Township Soccer Field, Vandalized By Car $1K Reward Launched After Hope Township Soccer Field, Vandalized By Car $1K Reward Launched After Hope Township Soccer Field, Vandalized By Car
$1K Reward Launched After Hope Township Soccer Field, Vandalized By Car A park in Warren County suffered nearly $1,000 in damage this week. A car drove over the soccer field at Swayze Miller Park in Hope Township, the township said, causing extensive damage to a soccer field used by its youngest players. The damage cost an estimated $1,000 with taxpayers being forced to foot the bill. the township said. State police have launched an investigation, the township said. Multiple donors have pledged a $1,000 reward to arrest the people responsible, the township said.  Any tips should be reported to the New Jersey State Police by calling the non-emergency numb…

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Point Pleasant, NJ
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Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD
Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD A 67-year-old Manasquan man was arrested and charged with stealing political signs from properties in Point Pleasant, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 2 Last month, officers received  reports that numerous political signs had been removed from properties in Point Pleasant Borough without authorization, Point Pleasant police said.  Gregory Hall was identified as the suspect and charged with two counts of theft and was released on a complaint-summons pending a future court appearance, police said.

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Jersey City, NJ
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90-Year-Old Killed In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor 90-Year-Old Killed In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor 90-Year-Old Killed In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor
90-Year-Old Killed In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor A 90-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Jersey City Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, authorities said. At 5:10 p.m., the Jersey City Fire Department responded to a fire at 81 Boyd Ave. and located heavy fire coming from a single-family home, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. Zenaida Mojica was removed from the residence and pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. Two men and a firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Nineteen people were displaced, authorities said. The cause and origin of the fire are being investigated by the Hudson County Reg…

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Vineland, NJ
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DWI Vineland Driver Who Killed Newlyweds Learns Fate: Prosecutor DWI Vineland Driver Who Killed Newlyweds Learns Fate: Prosecutor DWI Vineland Driver Who Killed Newlyweds Learns Fate: Prosecutor
DWI Vineland Driver Who Killed Newlyweds Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in the deaths of a couple that had recently gotten married. At 4:09 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, New Jersey State Police responded to Maurice River Township after a vehicle operated by Levon Woods crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and collided with a vehicle occupied by Thomas Splinter, 57 and Nancy Orellana-Splinter-29, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Splinter and Orellana-Splinter were later pronounced dead. Subsequent toxicology test resul…

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor
EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor A 49-year-old Egg Harbor Township man is remaining behind bars after he was arrested on numerous theft charges, authorities announced. Kevin Crafton orchestrated a a complex contractor fraud scheme that defrauded Brigantine homeowners of over $360,000, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Beginning in 2024, Crafton though LDC Construction, was engaging in the performance of home improvement services, authorities said.  Crafton impersonated an architect, engineer, and attorney to convince the victims that they owed costly fines and penalties associated with…

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