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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New Brunswick, NJ

News

Fraternity To Sue Ex-Rutgers Members After Hazing Incident Left Student Seriously Injured A fraternity is taking legal action after one of its members was seriously injured in a hazing incident at Rutgers University last fall. Alpha Sigma Phi on Monday, Jan. 12 announced it will be suing the students who were involved in the incident. Rutgers has since closed the chapter. "The October 2025 hazing incident at Rutgers was a betrayal of our values and the antithesis of brotherhood," Gordy Heminger, president and CEO said. Heminger said the fraternity members received training on hazing less than a month prior to the incident. "Because these men agreed to abide by our organiz…

by Sam Barron

01/12/2026

Flemington-Raritan, NJ

Police & Fire

Vehicle Engulfed In Flames Following Crash: Raritan Twp Fire A vehicle became engulfed in flames after a car crash in Raritan on Friday, Jan. 9, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a two-car crash at River Road and Walter E. Foran Boulevard, and found a vehicle on fire, Raritan Township Fire Company said. All occupants were out of the vehicle, firefighters said. Crews extinguished all fire and removed all hazards from the roadway, firefighters said. The occupants of the vehicle were evaluated by EMS crews, firefighters said. Firefighters were on scene for an hour, officials said.

by Sam Barron

01/12/2026

Denville, NJ

Police & Fire

DWI Driver Arrested After Crash: Denville PD A 72-year-old West Orange woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities announced. At 10:57 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 4, officers responded to Dimond Spring Road for a crash, Denville police said. Officers determined the driver, Grietje Wijbenga was intoxicated and she was arrested, police said. Wijbenga was charged with operating under influence of liquor or drugs, reckless driving and other traffic infractions, police said.

by Sam Barron

01/12/2026

Edison, NJ

Police & Fire

17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Edison Shooting, Suspect Charged: Prosecutor A 17-year-old Plainfield resident was arrested and charged with killed a a 17-year-old in Edison on Saturday, Jan. 10, authorities said. At 1:19 a.m., officers responded to Grove Avenue and found a 17-year-old girl with a gunshot wound, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department said. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The 17-year-old from Plainfield was arrested at the scene, authorities said. The two teenagers knew each other and it was not a random act of violence, authorities said. The teenager…

by Sam Barron

01/12/2026

Sayreville, NJ

Police & Fire

16-Year-Old Guns Down 17-Year-Old In Sayreville: Prosecutor A 16-year-old was arrested and charged in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Sayreville on Friday, Jan. 9, authorities said. At 10:58 p.m., Sayreville police responded to Woods Edge Court and found a 17-year-old from East Brunswick with a gunshot wound, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Sayreville Police Chief Daniel Plumacker said. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. An investigation led to the arrest of the 16-year-old, authorities said. The two teenagers knew each other and this was not a random act of violence, authorities s…

by Sam Barron

01/12/2026

Edison, NJ

News

Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe, Shouts Out Bobby Cannavale For Missing Show For NJ Reptile Expo Rose Byrne might be the most understanding Golden Globes winner in the world. The actress, who won for Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Comedy for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" noted her longtime partner, actor Bobby Cannavalle, a Union City native, wasn't at the ceremony, but he had a good reason. "I want to thank my husband Bobby Cannavale who couldn't be here," Byrne said. "We're getting a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey. Thank you, thank you baby." Byrne elaborated on Cannavale's absence when she appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," s…

by Sam Barron

01/12/2026

Northern Valley, NJ

Lifestyle

Controversial Comic Debuts New Novel In Northvale Louis CK is now a novelist. The actor, comedian and director is signing copies of his new book, "Ingram" on Thursday, Jan. 15 at Books and Greetings in Northvale at 6 p.m. Ingram is about a child who leaves behind his family and travels through working class Texas with no resources and no practical understanding of the world, just a daily fight to survive, according to a synopsis. The boy is guided by diner waitresses, migrant workers, and criminals while facing tornadoes, explosions, thieves, and rampant violence, according to a synopsis. One of the most acclaimed comedians, Louis C…

by Sam Barron

01/10/2026

Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ

Police & Fire

Battery Explosion At Scotch Plains High School Sends 14-Year-Old To Burn Center: Police A power bank charger exploded while in a New Jersey student's pocket, sending them to the hospital on Friday, Jan. 9, authorities said. At 1:05 p.m., law enforcement responded after the charger exploded at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, authorities said. The 14-year-old student was walking in a hallway near the main cafeteria at the time of the malfunction, police said. The resulting fire was extinguished, and the student was treated on-scene by school staff and responding emergency personnel, police said. The student sustained partial-thickness burns to the leg and was subsequently tr…

by Sam Barron

01/09/2026

Wildwood, NJ

Police & Fire

Murder-Suicide: Details Released After Couple Found Dead In Wildwood Crest A murder suicide in Wildwood Crest on Wednesday, Jan. 7 left two people dead, authorities announced. Donald Miller, 79, and his wife Marion Miller, 79, were found dead in a home on the 300 block of East Atlanta Avenue, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Chief Robert Lloyd of the Wildwood Crest Police Department said. Based upon the results of the autopsy and the investigation, preliminary findings indicate Marion Miller’s death was the result of a single fatal gunshot wound, and Donald Miller’s death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, author…

by Sam Barron

01/09/2026

Woodbury, NJ

News

School Resource Officer Assaulted Handcuffed Child: Gloucester County Prosecutor A 51-year-old sheriff's officer in Gloucester County was indicted on charges he assaulted a juvenile while they were handcuffed, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 9. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Charles Rudolph, while working as a school resource officer a forcefully pushed a juvenile’s neck, face, and chest onto a table while the juvenile was handcuffed, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said. He was indicted on charges of official misconduct and endangering, abusing or neglecting a child, authorities said.

by Sam Barron

01/09/2026

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