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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Jersey City, NJ
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Kidnapping In Jersey City Leads To Pursuit, Multiple Crashes In Brooklyn: NYPD Kidnapping In Jersey City Leads To Pursuit, Multiple Crashes In Brooklyn: NYPD Kidnapping In Jersey City Leads To Pursuit, Multiple Crashes In Brooklyn: NYPD
Kidnapping In Jersey City Leads To Pursuit, Multiple Crashes In Brooklyn: Nypd A 25-year-old man was apprehended after a report of a kidnapping in Jersey City led to a police pursuit in Brooklyn on Thursday, March 19, authorities said. At 1:36 p.m., Jersey City police responded to 15 Hobson St. after a woman said she was in danger, Kimberly Wallace Scalfione, a spokesperson for the mayor's office said. While en route, police were advised the caller was in a moving vehicle, Wallace-Scalfione said. The vehicle was tracked from Newark through Irvington and Elizabeth, Wallace-Scalfione said.. At 3:11 p.m., officers observed a dark colored vehicle matching the description …

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Forked River-Lacey, NJ
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Lanoka Harbor Mom Of 2 Killed By Lacey Cops After Calling 911 ID'd: AG Lanoka Harbor Mom Of 2 Killed By Lacey Cops After Calling 911 ID'd: AG Lanoka Harbor Mom Of 2 Killed By Lacey Cops After Calling 911 ID'd: AG
Lanoka Harbor Mom Of 2 Killed By Lacey Cops After Calling 911 ID'd: AG Susanne "Sue" Clarke, a 55-year-old Lanoka Harbor woman, has been identified as the woman fatally shot by police earlier this week. At 2 a.m., Monday, March 16, Lacey police responded to Hemlock Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a 911 call reporting a medical event, the  Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability said. At 2:44 a.m., Lacey Township Police Officer Dallas Gant fired his service weapon, striking Clarke, authorities said. Clarke, who had called 911, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:24 a.m., authorities said. Law enforcement recovered a knife at the scene…

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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New Jersey Suing ICE Over Plans To Convert Roxbury Warehouse Into Detention Facility New Jersey Suing ICE Over Plans To Convert Roxbury Warehouse Into Detention Facility New Jersey Suing ICE Over Plans To Convert Roxbury Warehouse Into Detention Facility
New Jersey Suing ICE Over Plans To Convert Roxbury Warehouse Into Detention Facility Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced New Jersey and the Towship of Roxbury are suing the Department of Homeland Security over their plans to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention facility on Friday, March 20. Sherrill said Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, which is also named in the suit, are planning to build the detention center at 1879 Route 46 without addressing concerns about water, sewage, and public safety, accounting for the site’s sensitive environment, or considering if this warehouse is an appropriate place for detention. Th…

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Lawrence Township, NJ
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Lawrenceville Man Setting Records Amid 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Lawrenceville Man Setting Records Amid 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Lawrenceville Man Setting Records Amid 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak
Lawrenceville Man Setting Records Amid 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak This Mercer County resident and Princeton graduate has won 5 games in a row on "Jeopardy!" Who is Jamie Ding. Ding, a bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville has been unstoppable on the venerable quiz show, having won $131,802.  On the episode that aired Tuesday, March 17, Ding set a "Jeopardy!" record with a Coryat score of $42,000, topping the previous record set by Ken Jennings during his famous 2004 run. Ding got a whopping 44 clues correct, one off the record set by Jennings. He has already qualified for the next "Jeopardy Tournament of Champions," the show announced Friday…

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Morristown, NJ
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Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor
Pedestrian Killed After Pinned Underneath Truck, Driver At Large: Morris County Prosecutor A person remains at large after a pedestrian was killed after being pinned under a truck in Morristown on Friday, March 20, authorities said. At 7 a.m., Morristown police and EMS responded to Sussex Avenue after a person was pinned under a truck, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim was seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The driver of the truck fled on foot, authorities said. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Crime Scene Units have been dispatched to assist, authorities said. The incident re…

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Linden, NJ
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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Route 1 & 9: Linden PD A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 1 & 9, authorities announced Thursday, March 19. At 11:42 p.m., on Friday, March 13, a 33-year-old Linden resident was struck by a Kia Rio as he attempted to cross Route 1 and 9 near Woodlawn Avenue, Linden police said. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The driver, a 46-year-old Elizabeth resident, was not injured and remained on-scene following the collision, police said. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone with information about the v…

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Newark, NJ
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Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD
Woman Critically Injured After Hit By Car: Newark PD A woman was critically injured after she was hit by a car in Newark Thursday morning, March 19, authorities said. At 8:11 a.m., police responded to Elizabeth Avenue and Vanderpool Street after the woman was struck while crossing the street, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The woman was transported to a nearby for treatment and is in critical condition, Miranda said. The driver remained at the scene, Miranda said.  This incident remains under investigation, Miranda said.

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Marlton-Evesham, NJ
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One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (UPDATE) One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (UPDATE) One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (UPDATE)
One Killed In Crash After Cop Tried To Stop Vehicle On Route 73: AG (Update) A man was killed following a two-car crash that followed a motor vehicle stop on Friday morning, March 20. At 4:38 a.m., an Evesham Township police officer was attempting to perform a motor vehicle stop, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.  As the vehicle was driving, it collided with a second vehicle near Route 73 and Lincoln Drive, authorities said. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The police vehicle was not involved in the crash, authorities said. The man killed in the crash has not been identified. Residents should avoi…

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Roselle Park, NJ
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Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police
Building Partially Collapses In Roselle Park: Police A vacant building partially collapsed in Roselle Park on Thursday, March 19, authorities said. The building, which was under construction was on the corner E. Westfield Ave. at Berwyn Street, Roselle Park police said.  Emergent construction will be taking place to demolish the existing building to avoid any further collapse and make the area safe, police said. Police, firefighters, PSE&G and constructions were on scene, officers said. 

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Toms River, NJ
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Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor
Toms River Man Found Not Guilty By Insanity After Killing Brother: Prosecutor A New Jersey man was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Wednesday, March 18, after killing his brother in Princeton, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. At a bench hearing, Judge Robert Lytle agreed with experts from both prosecutors and the defense that Matthew Hertgen was legally insane at the time of he incident, Court TV reported. On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, Princeton police responded to the Michelle Mews Apartments and found Matthew next to the body of his brother, Joseph, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene, police said…

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