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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Orange, NJ

Breaking News

Orange Man Killed After Crashing Into 2 Trees On Route 280: Njsp A 79-year-old Orange man was killed in a crash on Route 280 on Sunday, Sept. 14, authorities said. At 12:57 a.m., troopers responded to Route 280 east in Orange after a Honda SUV veered off the roadway, struck a mound of sand, overturned and crashed into two trees, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Joel Sterling, the driver of the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Holmdel, NJ

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Motorcyclist Killed In Holmdel Crash After Striking Guardrail: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Holmdel Saturday morning, Sept. 14, authorities said. At 10:26 a.m. officers responded to Pleasant Valley Road after a motorcycle struck a guardrail, Holmdel police said. The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, was treated on scene and transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in critical condition, police said, but has since died, according to New Jersey State Police fatal crash data. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Newark, NJ

Breaking News

1 Killed In 3-Car Crash In Newark: Authorities One person was killed in a three-car crash in Newark Monday, Sept. 15, authorities said. The crash occurred around 8 a.m. at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Foster Street, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The collision remains under investigation, authorities said. The identity of the victim has not been released. This is a developing story. Check back later for any additional updates.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Barnegat, NJ

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Skateboarder Killed After Struck By Vehicle: Barnegat Police A 36-year-old Barnegat resident was killed after he was struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in Barnegat, Sept. 15, authorities said. At 1 a.m., the driver of a 2025 Honda Pilot told officers he struck a man who was lying in the roadway, Barnegat police said. The man, who was riding an electric skateboard, was ejected from the skateboard and found lying on West Bay Avenue near Sandpiper Road, police said. The skateboarder, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the Honda pilot was released from the scene and there are no charges pe…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Marlton-Evesham, NJ

Breaking News

Marlton Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Telephone Pole: Njsp A 47-year-old Marlton man was killed after he crashed into a telephone pole in Burlington County Saturday, Sept. 13, authorities said. At 8:26 p.m., officers responded to a crash on County Road 532 West in Tabernacle Township after a Harley Davidson ran off the road to the right, impacted a telephone phone and overturned, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Thomas Williams was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Barnegat, NJ

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Former NJ Church Youth Director’s Husband Sent Sexually Explicit Photos Online: Barnegat Police A 22-year-old West Creek man was arrested and charged with sending sexually explicit photos over Snapchat, authorities announced. Aiden Gray, who is married to the former youth director of Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, was found to have been engaging in Snapchat conversations where he shared the images, in addition to images stored on his cellular device, Barnegat police said. Grady was also found to have gained access to an educational database to which he did not have authorization and communicated with a student, police said. In a statement, Bayside Chapel said the situation is not conne…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Spotswood-Helmetta, NJ

Breaking News

Driver Ran Over 7 Geese In Spotswood, Now They Face Charges: Police A driver has been arrested and charged after they fatally ran over seven geese in Spotswood, authorities announced last week. On Monday, July 14, officers responded to the Devoe Lake area of Spotswood around 6:45 p.m. and found the geese dead in the roadway, Spotswood police said. The vehicle had already fled the scene, police said. The driver, who was not identified by police, is charged with seven counts of animal cruelty, as well as violations under New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Regulations, officers said. Geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and police say that inten…

by Sam Barron

09/15/2025

Jersey City, NJ

Breaking News

Man Killed In Jersey City Police Shootout ID'd: AG A 26-year-old Jersey City man has been identified as the man fatally shot in a shootout with police, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 12. On Friday, Sept. 5, Steven Sanchez exchanged gunfire with Jersey City Police Sgt. Ricardo Reyes on John F. Kennedy Boulevard near the intersection of Clinton Avenue, New Jersey attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Sanchez was transferred to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead later that evening, Platkin said. Reyes sustained a non-life-threatening injury, Platkin said. A compressed air pistol was recovered at the scene, Platkin …

by Sam Barron

09/12/2025

Camden, NJ

Breaking News

Camden County Cancels Town Hall After Charlie Kirk Shooting A town hall in Camden County has been canceled due to "heightened security concerns" in the wake of the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the county announced Friday, Sept. 12. The town hall was set to be held Friday night at Haddon Heights High School with with all levels of government participating. A spokesperson for the county told NJ.com the event was rescheduled "out of an abundance of caution." “After Wednesday, we’re reassessing how we handle these events where hundreds of people show up to discuss issues with elected county leaders,” the spokesperson told NJ.com. The cou…

by Sam Barron

09/12/2025

Asbury Park, NJ

Breaking News

Man Killed In Asbury Park Double Shooting: Prosecutor A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Asbury Park Thursday evening, Sept. 11, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 7:35 p.m. in the vicinity of the 100 block of Monmouth Avenue, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. The identities of the victims have not been released. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time, authorities said.

by Sam Barron

09/12/2025

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