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
Breaking News
16-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash: Jackson Twp PD 16-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash: Jackson Twp PD
16-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash: Jackson Twp PD A 16-year-old was killed in a crash in Jackson Township Wednesday, Oct. 8, authorities said. At 5:55 p.m., Jackson Township police responded to East Veterans Highway and West Lake Court after a 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck, operated by an 18-year-old woman, crossed over into the westbound lane and struck a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by a 16-year-old boy, head-on, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The 16-year-old, who has not been identified, was transported to Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus in Lakewood where he succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash, Bi…

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Mount Holly, NJ
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Mount Holly Shooting: Prosecutor 14-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Mount Holly Shooting: Prosecutor
14-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Mount Holly Shooting: Prosecutor A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with shooting a 25-year-old man at a park in Mount Holly, authorities announced, Thursday, Oct. 9. On Monday, Sept. 22, at 5:45 p.m., Mount Holly police responded to Mill Dam Park and found Andre Ross had been shot in the back, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Holly Township Police Chief Clifford Spencer said. An investigation determined the 14-year-old was responsible, authorities said. He is charged with murder in the first degree and multiple weapons offenses, authorities said. He will be lodged in Ocean County pe…

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Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Breaking News
Woman Killed After Hit By Car: Twp Of Hamilton PD Woman Killed After Hit By Car: Twp Of Hamilton PD
Woman Killed After Hit By Car: Twp Of Hamilton PD A 48-year-old Buena woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Township of Hamilton, authorities said. At 7:38 p.m., officers responded to Route 322 near Custard Castle after a 2021 Hyundai Tucson, operated by a 56-year-old Pittsgrove woman, struck Deserie Cincotti while she was attempting to cross the roadway, Township of Hamilton police said. Cincotti was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver was not injured in the crash, police said. There are no designated crosswalks at the location, police said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, police sai…

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Sicklerville-Winslow, NJ
Breaking News
Sicklerville Driver Ejected From Car In Route 55 Crash: NJSP Sicklerville Driver Ejected From Car In Route 55 Crash: NJSP
Sicklerville Driver Ejected From Car In Route 55 Crash: Njsp A 34-year-old Sicklerville man was hospitalized after he was ejected from his vehicle in a crash on Route 55 in Gloucester County Tuesday evening, Oct. 7. At 11:05 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 south in Deptford Township after a man lost directional control while operating an SUV, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver ran off the roadway to the left, crashed into several trees and then was ejected from the car, Postorino said. The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains…

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Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
2 Firefighters Injured, 9 Displaced In Elizabeth Fire: Authorities 2 Firefighters Injured, 9 Displaced In Elizabeth Fire: Authorities
2 Firefighters Injured, 9 Displaced In Elizabeth Fire: Authorities Two firefighters were injured battling a fiery house fire in Elizabeth on Thursday, Oct. 9, authorities said. The fire broke out at 1:45 p.m. at a home on Murray Street near Carteret Park, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said. The fire was declared under control around 5 p.m., authorities said. The injuries to firefighters were non-life-threatening, authorities said. No civilians were injured, though nine people were displaced, authorities said The cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
Breaking News
No Charges For Monroe Twp Lt. After Deadly Crash: AG No Charges For Monroe Twp Lt. After Deadly Crash: AG
No Charges For Monroe Twp Lt. After Deadly Crash: AG A Monroe Township police lieutenant will not face charges following a fatal crash that killed a 22-year-old man who was driving 134 mph in Camden County, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 8. A grand jury declined to indict Lt. Anthony Pease after Michael Ospina was killed in a collision in February 2024 in Winslow Township, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. At 3:58 a.m., Ospina was driving on Broadlane Road when Pease began following his vehicle due to a prior accusation of eluding, Platkin said. Pease continued to follow Ospina's vehicle until they reached Broadlane Road and Winsl…

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Burlington, NJ
Breaking News
Crossing Guard Struck On Same Burlington Street Where Another Killed Last Year Crossing Guard Struck On Same Burlington Street Where Another Killed Last Year
Crossing Guard Struck On Same Burlington Street Where Another Killed Last Year A crossing guard was struck by a vehicle in the City of Burlington on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the same spot where another guard was fatally hit by a car last year. The crossing guard was struck at Route 130 and Jacksonville Road, the City of Burlington Police Department said. The crash remains under investigation, police said. The crossing guard sustained minor injuries, police said. Last December, school crossing guard Bruce Morlack was killed while shielding two children from an oncoming car, authorities said.  He was escorting two students across Jacksonville Road and James Street in …

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Berkeley Heights, NJ
Obituaries
Missing Berkeley Heights Man Found Dead, Fundraiser Confirms Missing Berkeley Heights Man Found Dead, Fundraiser Confirms
Missing Berkeley Heights Man Found Dead, Fundraiser Confirms Thomas Mauch, a 34-year-old Berkeley Heights resident who was reported missing last week, has died, according to a fundraiser established Wednesday, Oct. 8. Berkeley Heights police said Mauch was located Tuesday, Oct. 7, but did not provide additional details. Mauch is being remembered by his family as a devoted husband and loving father, son, brother and friend who loved the New Jersey Devils. "Everyone that knew TJ would describe him as dependable, loyal, hard-working, and kind-hearted. He could strike up a conversation with any Uber driver or stranger at a party," Laura Couch, Mauch's s…

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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Disbarred Attorney Took $10K From Client: Ocean County Prosecutor Disbarred Attorney Took $10K From Client: Ocean County Prosecutor
Disbarred Attorney Took $10K From Client: Ocean County Prosecutor A 54-year-old disbarred attorney was arrested and charged in Ocean Count after he took $10,000 from a client while promising to provide legal services, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct.8. In March 2025, a Toms River resident hired David Schlendorf, who resides in Utah, to represent him in a legal matter, paying Schlendorf $10,000, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Schlendorf misrepresented himself as a licensed attorney, having been disbarred by the State of New Jersey in December 2022 for misappropriating client funds, Billhimer said. Schlendorf is charged with theft by d…

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Gloucester Township, NJ
Breaking News
Missing 15-Year-Old Girl 'Endangered,' Gloucester Township Police Say Missing 15-Year-Old Girl 'Endangered,' Gloucester Township Police Say
Missing 15-Year-Old Girl 'Endangered,' Gloucester Township Police Say A 15-year-old girl has been missing from Gloucester Township since Monday, Oct. 6 and is "endangered", authorities said. Brianna Hedgepeth was reported missing at 1:30 a.m., after leaving her Sicklerville residence, Gloucester Township police said. Hedgepeth was last seen wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt and light colored pants, police said. She is a light skinned Black girl, with brown eyes, brown hair, police said. She is 5'3" and weighs 200 lbs. She was last seen near the Clementon/Erial section of Gloucester Township on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 4:30 a.m., police said. Anyone with…

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