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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Jackson, NJ

Police & Fire

Fire Breaks Out At Condo Development: Jackson FD A condominium building under construction went up in flames on Tuesday, Feb. 3, authorities said. At 7:15 p.m., firefighters responded to Mantoloking Drive and found an active fire throughout one side of the building, Jackson Fire District No. 2 said. The fire was eventually declared under control, firefighters said. The building did not have any utilities connected, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental , likely resulting from the placement of a propane convection heater too close to available combustible materials, Billh…

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

Newark, NJ

Police & Fire

Unplowed Streets Blamed After Newark Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle A 34-year-old Newark man was fatally struck by a vehicle last week and his family is blaming unplowed streets. At 5:33 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 31, Tyree Peterson was hit by a car at Clinton Avenue and Thomas Street, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The driver remained at the scene, authorities said. "My brother Tyree was walking home on an uncleared road when he was fatally struck by a car," his sister Chyane Roberts wrote on a fundraising page. "This was a devastating accident—one that may have been prevented if the roads had been properly plowed." "His death could’ve been avoided…

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

Howell-Farmingdale, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Arrested After Slashing, Carjacking Taxi Driver: Howell PD An arrest has been made after a taxi driver was slashed and carjacked last month, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb 4. On Friday, Jan. 16, the cab driver was slashed in the face during a carjacking near Oak Glen Park, Howell police said. The victim escaped on foot and was treated at a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition, police said. The stolen taxi was later located abandoned on Maxim Road, police said. Following an investigation, Melvin Cruz-Salmoran, a 19-year-old Neptune resident was arrested and charged with carjacking, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, …

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

North Hunterdon, NJ

Police & Fire

Road Rage Fight Leads To Two Drivers Arrested: Clinton PD Two people were arrested following a road rage altercation in Clinton Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb. 3. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, an officer responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 31 and Regional Road, Clinton Township police said. An investigation revealed the two drivers, Daniel Roman, a 50-year-old Califon resident and Patricio Varela, a 52-year-old Annandale resident were involved in a road rage incident resulting in a physical altercation, police said. Both were charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct following the incident, police said.

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

South Plainfield, NJ

Police & Fire

One Killed, Five Injured In South Plainfield Fire: Prosecutor One person was killed in a fire in South Plainfield Wednesday, Feb. 4. authorities said. At 4:54 a.m., firefighters responded to Cedarbrook Avenue and found an unresponsive man upstairs, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Plainfield Police Chief Peter Papa said. The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Two other adult residents escaped with minor injuries while three first responders sustained minor injuries battling the blaze, authorities said. The cause of death remains undetermined pending the completion of an auto…

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

Deptford, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Tried To Rob AMC Theater At Knifepoint: Deptford Twp PD A man is at large after an attempted armed robbery at an AMC theater in Deptford Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb. 3. At 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, officers responded to the AMC 8 Theater at 1740 Clements Bridge Road after an employee reported being threatened by an unknown man armed with a knife, Deptford Township police said. After realizing no money was available, the suspect fled the scene on foot through the rear emergency exit of the theater, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. The suspect was last seen fleeing toward the rear of the property, police…

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

Blairstown, NJ

Police & Fire

Garage Engulfed In Flames In Freezing Weather In Warren County: Knowlton Twp FD Multiple units responded after a garage caught on fire in Warren County, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb 3. At 11:26 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, firefighters, police and EMS responded to a structure fire in the Centerville Area of Knowlton Road and found heavy smoke in the garage and a fire coming from the eves of the building, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 said. Crews pulled multiple handlines and knocked down the bulk of the fire, and checked for extension into the home, firefighters said. Crews operated on scene for several hours in freezing conditions, calling the fire stub…

by Sam Barron

02/04/2026

South Brunswick, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Murdering South Brunswick Woman, Desecrating Remains: Prosecutor A 25-year-old South Brunswick man has been charged with murdering a woman found dead in her home, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb. 3. At 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, South Brunswick police conducted a welfare check at a residence on Redwood Court and found Veronica Jones dead, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. Khadir Jones was identified as the suspect, having previously been charged with desecration of human remains, authorities said. The Jones' were known to each other and this was not a random act of violence, aut…

by Sam Barron

02/03/2026

Pittsgrove-Elmer, NJ

Police & Fire

Woman Killed After Crashing Into Truck On Route 56 In Pittsgrove: Njsp A 26-year-old Millville woman was killed after she crashed into the back of a truck on Route 56 in Salem County on Thursday, Jan. 30, authorities said. At 6:18 p.m., troopers responded to Route 56 West in Pittsgrove Township after a Mazda SUV driven by Jordan Weller lost directional control and struck the back of a Freightliner, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Weller sustained moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. She was pronounced dead the next day, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

by Sam Barron

02/03/2026

Jersey City, NJ

News

Seagull Stuck On Ice Rescued In Jersey City A seagull in need found a helping hand from the Jersey City Fie Department on Monday, Feb. 2. During ice rescue training, Jersey City firefighters saved a seagull they found stuck to the ice and unable to fly away at the Jefferson Avenue reservoir, the city wrote on social media.. Members of the Jersey City Fire Department were able to get the seagull released and watched it successfully fly away, authorities said.

by Sam Barron

02/03/2026

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