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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Penns Grove-Carneys Point, NJ
Police & Fire
One Injured After SUV Collides With Truck On Route 295: NJSP One Injured After SUV Collides With Truck On Route 295: NJSP
One Injured After SUV Collides With Truck On Route 295: Njsp One person was injured following a crash between a Honda SUV and a Freightliner early Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, authorities said. A 31-year-old Swedesboro man was operating a Honda SUV on Route 295 in Oldsman Township when it lost directional control and struck the Freightliner semi-trailer in the back, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the Honda sustained serious injuries, Lebron said. The driver of the truck was not injured, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Belvidere-White Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Injured After Minivan Crashes Into Truck On Route 80: NJSP Two Injured After Minivan Crashes Into Truck On Route 80: NJSP
Two Injured After Minivan Crashes Into Truck On Route 80: Njsp Two people were injured in a crash between a truck and a minivan on Route 80 in Warren County on Monday, Jan. 12, authorities said. A Dodge minivan, operated by a 75-year-old Mount Bethel, Pa. woman was traveling west on Route 80 in Hope Township when it crashed into the back of a Freightliner driven by a 31-year-old Nebraska man, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.  As a result of the crash, the driver of the truck sustained minor injuries, and Conti sustained serious injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

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Manahawkin-Stafford, NJ
Police & Fire
Shoplifting At Walmart Leads To Crack Cocaine Arrest: Stafford Police Shoplifting At Walmart Leads To Crack Cocaine Arrest: Stafford Police
Shoplifting At Walmart Leads To Crack Cocaine Arrest: Stafford Police What began as a a shoplifting call at Walmart ended up in arrests for drug possession in Manahawkin, officers announced Monday, Jan. 12. At 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, officers began surveillance at the Walmart at 525 Route 72 West for a known shoplifter, 40-year-old Jacquelyn Best, a Toms River resident, Stafford Township police said. Detectives observed Best conceal items in a reusable bag and attempt to return an item she did not purchase, police said. Best then entered a vehicle waiting for her in the parking lot, police said. Best's getaway vehicle was located and stopped in the …

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Brighton, MA
News
Brighton Man Advances In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Brighton Man Advances In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament
Brighton Man Advances In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Cameron Berry's Cinderella run on "Jeopardy!" is continuing. Berry, a Brighton resident, advanced in the semifinal round of the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions wildcard tournament, winning $31,601. The game started off close with Berry, a data analyst and college administrator in second place, but just $200 off the lead. But he surged back in "Double Jeopardy!," winning $10,000 on a Daily Double and getting a staggering 21 clues correct, with 0 incorrect. He entered "Final Jeopardy!" in the lead, where he had this clue: The viral rash known since 1866 by this Latin name was described …

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East Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Sayreville Man Dragged Cop With Car, Rammed Into Police Vehicles: East Brunswick PD Sayreville Man Dragged Cop With Car, Rammed Into Police Vehicles: East Brunswick PD
Sayreville Man Dragged Cop With Car, Rammed Into Police Vehicles: East Brunswick PD A 32-year-old Sayreville man was arrested and charged with attempted murder following multiple encounters with law enforcement on Friday, Jan. 9, authorities said. That day, Sayreville police pulled over Rennard Roseburgh for a traffic violation, East Brunswick Police Chief Frank LoSacco said. Roseburgh fled from the traffic stop by accelerating at a high speed, which included dragging the police officer, LoSacco said. Roseburgh was unable to be apprehended, but a warrant was issued for his arrest, and the East Brunswick Police were notified of the incident, LoSacco said. While on patrol, …

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Trenton, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Trenton Girl: Mercer County Prosecutor NJ Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Trenton Girl: Mercer County Prosecutor
NJ Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Trenton Girl: Mercer County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Trenton girl, authorities announced Monday, Jan. 12. Detectives began an investigation after being informed by Trenton police a 12-year-old was the victim of a sexual assault, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Alex Torres-Lopez originally encountered the girl on Snapchat and Roblox and they met several times in person in fall 2025, where they engaged in sexual intercourse, Marbrey said. Torres-Lopez had the girl send him pornographic images and videos of herself, Marbrey said.  He is char…

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Brighton, MA
News
Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions
Brighton Man Could End Up In 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champions Cameron Berry is not done with "Jeopardy!" just yet. The Brighton native will be competing in the semifinals of the venerable game show's Tournament of Champions tournament on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. on WBZ. Berry originally appeared on two episodes of "Jeopardy!" in March, winning $25,000. He was invited to battle it out for a wildcard spot in the Tournament of Champions, doing well enough in the quarterfinals to advance in the semifinals. On "Jeopardy!", Berry revealed he watched every Best Picture winner during the pandemic and that he once took an 8-country road trip through Euro…

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Morristown, NJ
News
Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown
Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Immigration and Customs Enforcement took multiple people into custody during a sweep in Morristown on Sunday, Jan. 11, authorities said. Video of the 10 a.m. raid near Speedwell Avenue and Henry Street was shared to Instagram. A local laundromat was among businesses raided, the township said in a statement Monday morning. Multiple people were taken into custody, the town said, noting they were notified in advance and did not participate in or assist with the operation. “Morristown is a community built by generations of immigrants, and our diversity is one of our greatest strengths,” said M…

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Toms River, NJ
News
Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash
Support Swells After Toms River Nurse Critically Injured In Route 33 Crash Rebecca Campisano, a Toms River native and registered nurse, is always there for the community. Now the community has her back. On Saturday, Jan. 9, Campisano was driving home after visiting her father in the hospital on Route 33 when a box truck made an illegal left turn out of a 7-Eleven in Neptune Township, cutting across four lanes of traffic, according to a fundraiser. Campisano never saw the truck coming and despite her best efforts, ended up underneath the truck. She was rushed to the intensive care unit with a traumatic brain bleed. A fundraiser has been set up for the Campisa…

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Jersey City, NJ
News
Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'! Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'!
Jersey City Woman, Princeton Grad Appearing On 'Jeopardy'! Vickie Talvola is gunning for the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions. Talvola, a Jersey City native who works as a quantitative trader, is competing on the Monday, Jan. 12 episode, in the "Jeopardy: Champions Wild Card Tournament. The show airs at 7 p.m. on ABC stations The Princeton University graduate previously competed on "Jeopardy"! in September, where she lasted two days and won more than $26,000. She was invited to participate in the wildcard tournament, where she advanced after appearing in the quarterfinals last week. In her three previous "Jeopardy!" appearance, Talvola has gott…

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