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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Sayreville, NJ

News

Popular YouTuber Faces Trespassing Charges In Sayreville After Video Goes Viral Matt Dolitsky was exploring the South River on his kayak on the hunt for an abandoned boat. What he got was a court date. Dolitsky is facing charges in Sayreville after his video, "Urban Kayaking Adventure | Exploring an Abandoned 110 ft. Yacht Stuck in a Creek" got 337,000 views on YouTube, with the property owner alleging he'd been trespassing. Two Feet Outdoors, Dolitsky's channel, which has more than 50,000 subscribers, detailed the legal ordeal he has faced in a series of videos, all filmed while kayaking. "Things have actually escalated quite a bit," Dolitsky said while in the Catski…

by Sam Barron

02/10/2026

Montgomery, NJ

Police & Fire

Trenton Trio Charged In Burglary: Somerset County Prosecutor Three men were arrested and charged with burglarizing a home in Montgomery Township last year, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb. 10. At 10:53 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Montgomery police responded to a burglary at an occupied residence on Remy Court, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., Somerset County Sheriff Darrin Russo and Montgomery Township Chief of Police Silvio Bet said. The caller reported hearing suspicious noises and observing broken glass from a window in the basement of the residence, au…

by Sam Barron

02/10/2026

Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Police & Fire

100+ Residents Evacuated From NJ Nursing Home: Little Egg Harbor PD More than 100 residents had to be removed from a nursing home in Little Egg Harbor on Monday, Feb. 9, authorities said. At 12:08 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at 151 9th Ave. and found water flowing out of ceiling locations throughout the building, and facility staff reported natural gas odors, Little Egg Harbor police said. It was determined that no natural gas leaks were present, however water damage to the building, and the lack of potable water and fire suppression systems made the building unsafe to inhabit …

by Sam Barron

02/10/2026

Franklin-Newfield, NJ

Police & Fire

16-Year-Old Missing: Franklin Twp PD A 16-year-old Franklinville boy is missing, authorities announced. Cooper Cartwright was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 7, Franklin Township police said. He was last seen around 4 pm at his residence wearing a black hat, green jacket, black sweatpants and black shoes, police said. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of this male are asked to contact the Franklin Township Police Department at 856-694-1414.

by Sam Barron

02/10/2026

Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Stabbed In Hand On Super Bowl Sunday: Bridgeton PD A 29-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged after a person was stabbed on Sunday, Feb. 8, authorities said. At 1:55 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of N. Pearl Street and found a man who was stabbed in the hand with a knife, Bridgeton police said. An investigation revealed Andres Ariza-Suarez stabbed the man in the hand during a verbal argument, police said. Suarez was arrested at the scene and charged with weapon possession for an unlawful purpose, terroristic threats, and aggravated assault, police said. The victim was treated for a non-life threatening …

by Sam Barron

02/10/2026

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Police & Fire

Nursing Home Evacuated In Parsippany: Police A nursing home in Parsippany had to be evacuated on Monday, Feb. 9, due to a "utility emergency," authorities said. The evacuation at The Country Home, at 1095 Tabor Rd. occurred at 3 p.m. "All patients are safe and accounted for," police said. "Efforts are being made to contact family members regarding the status of their loved ones."

by Sam Barron

02/10/2026

Ventnor-Margate, NJ

Police & Fire

Massive Water Leak At Tighe Middle School A middle school in Atlantic County was hit with a massive water leak on Monday, Feb. 9. Tighe Middle School was flooded with water, according to video posted by the Margate City Fire Department that showed firefighters attempting on scene, attempting to clean up the damage. "The students are all safe," firefighters said.

by Sam Barron

02/09/2026

Mount Holly, NJ

Business

Popular Mount Holly Sandwich Shop Announces Closure People loved their roast sandwiches. But for one eatery in Burlington County, it wasn't enough. Zaddy's, at 1 Madison Ave. in Mount Holly, announced it is shutting down on Sunday, Feb. 22, after less than two years in business. "Well folks, that’s it. The dream is over. Zaddy’s is closing," owner Dan Alves wrote on Facebook. "We tried as long and as hard as we could. Unfortunately, our enterprise didn’t turn out the way we had hoped. It’s been challenging, sometimes exhausting, but fulfilling and fun." "I’d like to especially and vehemently thank my wife, Jill: without you there is no Zadd…

by Sam Barron

02/09/2026

Glassboro, NJ

Business

New Glassboro Chick-fil-A Opening, Here's How To Get Free Food A Chick-fil-A is opening in Gloucester County this week and you can earn free food: but there is a catch. The popular fast food chicken chain is celebrating its grand opening in Glassboro at 503 N. Delsea Drive beginning at 6:30 a.m. Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow spots, whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, can redeem one free entrée or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. Chick-fil-A is celebrating its grand opening by donating $25,000 to Feeding America, which will be distributed to places in South Jersey i…

by Sam Barron

02/09/2026

Phillipsburg, NJ

Police & Fire

Three-Alarm Fire At Phillipsburg Ductile Plant: FD A massive fire broke out at a Phillipsburg ductile plant on Sunday morning, Feb. 8, authorities said. At 9:53 a.m., police, fire and EMS were dispatched to the McWane Ductile Plant at Sitgreaves St. and found the paint room fully engulfed in flames, Richard Hay, fire chief for the Town of Phillipsburg said. The plant was in operation at the time of the fire and employees had safely evacuated and been accounted for, Hay said. The fire reached three alarms and numerous outside fire departments responded, Hay said. Firefighters battled subzero temperatures and water froze almost instantly, Ha…

by Sam Barron

02/09/2026

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