Sam Barron

Community Editor

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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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Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD
Reckless DWI Driver Drove Drunk: Denville PD A 28-year-old Somerville man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities said. At 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, officers observed a vehicle swerving out of its lane of travel and traveling at a high rate of speed, Denville police said. Officers subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 10 East, police said. The driver, Brayam Valncia, showed signs of intoxication and he was arrested following sobriety testing, police said. He is charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD
Man Dies After Falling Over Railing: Franklin Twp PD A man died after he fell over a railing in Franklin Township, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 4. At 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, officers responded to a residence on Marlowe Court after two adults were on a second story landing when the railing gave away, causing both to fall to the ground, Franklin Township police said. A man, who has not been publicly identifie,d was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD
Car Dealership Employee Took Down Payment, Never Provided Vehicle: Mt Olive PD A 26-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged after he pocketed a down payment without providing a car, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 29, officers responded to Johnson Cadillac after funds were missing from a down payment for the purchase of a vehicle, Mount Olive police said. An employee, Shelbey Menuau accepted $7,300 as a down payment and then kept the money, Mount Olive police said.  Menuau responded to police headquarters where he was placed under arrest and charged with theft of moveable property, police said.
Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ
Democrats Flip Senate: Ddhq Democrats have won back control of the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Democrats have already flipped six Senate seats: North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas, Decision Desk HQ projects, with toss-up seats remaining in Alaska and Maine.  In Kansas, Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the Sunflower State in 94 years, while Annie Andrews upset Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the first time Democrats won a statewide race in the Lone Star…
Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years
Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Democrat Adam Hamilton is projected to win a Senate seat in Kansas, according to DecisionDesk HQ Hamilton, who defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932. Marshall, an obstetrician who was running for a second term, was plagued by a New York Times story that he sued more than 700 patients for unpaid medical debt. In a state that relies heavily on agriculture, Kansans were also hit hard by the high price of diesel.  This is a developing news article. Check back for more.
Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets
Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets Democrats are projected to flip U.S. Senate seats in Texas and South Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to Decision Desk HQ, which would end decades-long losing streaks in both states. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico was projected to defeat Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to win a statewide race since 1994 and a U.S. Senate seat since 1988. Paxton, who defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary, had the backing of President Donald Trump and hundreds of millions of dollars in support from Elon Musk, but faced controversy over his pr…
Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire
Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire A family in Cherry Hill lost their home in a fire Monday, Nov. 2, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family. The fire occurred at a residence on Darby Lane and was placed under control at 6:42 p.m., the Cherry Hill Fire Department said. No injuries were reported and two cats were removed from the residence, firefighters said. Ashley Goldstein, neighbors to Angie and Cary and their two children, organized the fundraiser for them. "In an instant, they lost so much, including their clothing and everyday necessities," Goldstein wrote. "They are now facing the overwhelming reality of…
Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD
Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD Multiple students were injured following a two-vehicle crash between a pickup truck and a school bus on Tuesday, Nov. 3, authorities said. At 7:07 a.m., the crash occurred at Kings Highway (County Route 551) and East Wolfert Station Road (County Route 664), East Greenwich Township Police Department said. The impact of the crash caused the school bus to roll over several times, police said. The bus was carrying four occupants, including two students attending Kingsway Learning Center in Voorhees, one in the fifth grade and one in the tenth grade, police said. Both students were evaluated at…
Teen Assaulted Person With Iron: Bridgeton PD Teen Assaulted Person With Iron: Bridgeton PD Teen Assaulted Person With Iron: Bridgeton PD
Teen Assaulted Person With Iron: Bridgeton PD A 19-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with assaulting a person with an iron on Monday, Nov. 2, authorities said. At 4 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Nichols Street after Raeed Clark knocked on the door of a residence and got into a verbal argument with the victim over a prior incident, Bridgeton police said. During the argument, Clark entered the residence when the altercation became physical, police said. Clark grabbed an iron that was on a nearby table and struck the victim prior to fleeing the scene, police said.  The victim suffered minor inj…
NJ Mom Of Three Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Estell Manor: NJSP NJ Mom Of Three Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Estell Manor: NJSP NJ Mom Of Three Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Estell Manor: NJSP
NJ Mom Of Three Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Estell Manor: Njsp A 42-year-old Atlantic County woman was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities said. At 12:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, Lori Camp was walking south, along the right edge of the pavement of the northbound lane on South Jersey Ave., in Estell Manor when she was struck by a Ram pickup truck, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State police said. Camp was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said.  A GoFundMe has been established for Camp's three children, an 18-year-old son, and two daughters, 12 and five. "They are now facing the unimaginable loss of a mothe…
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