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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Ewing Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Manhunt Launched For ATV Rider Who Ran Over Cop In Ewing: Police Manhunt Launched For ATV Rider Who Ran Over Cop In Ewing: Police
Manhunt Launched For ATV Rider Who Ran Over Cop In Ewing: Police A man is at large after he ran over a police officer while riding an ATV in Ewing on Sunday, May 31, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m., officers received numerous calls about an ATV riding recklessly throughout Ewing, Ewing police said. A police officer located a man attempted to fuel his ATV at a Delta gas station on Princeton Avenue and attempted to stop him, police said. The man drove over the officer and a pursuit was initiated before eventually being terminated for safety reasons, police said. The officer that was struck was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening …

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Jackson, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor
Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor A man was pronounced dead after he was run over by a dump truck while lying in the roadway in Jackson on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 2:30 a.m., a Mack dump truck was traveling northbound on South Hope Chapel Road when the operator attempted to avoid what he believed was debris in the roadway, but it turned out to be a man, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The dump truck ran over the man despite trying to avoid him and the operator immediately reported the incident to police, Billhimer said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Billhimer said. He has not been pub…

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Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
News
Father, Son Dealt Marijuana From Their Liquor Store: Pleasantville PD Father, Son Dealt Marijuana From Their Liquor Store: Pleasantville PD
Father, Son Dealt Marijuana From Their Liquor Store: Pleasantville PD An 82-year-old man and his 62-year-old son were arrested for dealing marijuana out of a liquor store in Pleasantville, authorities announced Friday, May 29. Russell Brown, an Upper Chichester  resident and his son, Russell Brown, Jr. were dealing marijuana products from Home Town Liquors at 1000 W. Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville police said. Home Town Liquors is not a licensed cannabis dealer within the City of Pleasantville or the State of New Jersey, police said. The Browns were arrested following a search warrant that involved Pleasantville police, the Atlantic …

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Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Indicted After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Little Egg Harbor, Leaving Scene: Prosecutor Man Indicted After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Little Egg Harbor, Leaving Scene: Prosecutor
Man Indicted After Deadly Pedestrian Strike In Little Egg Harbor, Leaving Scene: Prosecutor A 54-year-old Monroe Township man was indicted on multiple charges after he struck and killed a pedestrian in Little Egg Harbor Township and left the scene, authorities announced Friday, May 29. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Egg Harbor Township police responded to Center Street and Oak Street after Domenico Russano was struck by a white Ford F-650 while he was walking on the sidewalk, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The Ford F-650 fled the scene, Billhimer said. The 68-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center where he was pronounce…

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Willingboro, NJ
News
PA Man Who Gunned Down Willingboro Mother, Daughter Gets Life: Prosecutor PA Man Who Gunned Down Willingboro Mother, Daughter Gets Life: Prosecutor
PA Man Who Gunned Down Willingboro Mother, Daughter Gets Life: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Pennsylvania man was sentenced to two life sentences after he was convicted of killing a mother and daughter in their Willingboro home, authorities announced Friday, May 29. Edwards was not present during the sentencing, having been removed from the courtroom after multiple outbursts, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. At 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, Willingboro police responded to Harrington Circle for a report of a burglary and found Catherine Nunez, 33, and her mother Marisol Nunez, 54, in an upstairs bedroom, Bradshaw said. They were pronounced dead …

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Who Robbed, Tied Up Woman At Route 46 Hotel Learns Fate: Prosecutor Man Who Robbed, Tied Up Woman At Route 46 Hotel Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Man Who Robbed, Tied Up Woman At Route 46 Hotel Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 35-year-old West New York man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after he robbed and tied up a woman at a Wyndham's hotel, authorities announced Friday, May 29. Louis Verdesoto had previously pleaded guilty to armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm in the 2024 robbery, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert M. McNally, and Parsippany Troy Hills Police Chief Richard Pantina said. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, a woman said she was assaulted by Verdesoto, who was brandishing a handgun, authorities said. Verdesoto then duct-taped and zip-tied …

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Woodstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Person Gunned Down In Targeted Shooting At Salem County Apartment: PD Person Gunned Down In Targeted Shooting At Salem County Apartment: PD
Person Gunned Down In Targeted Shooting At Salem County Apartment: PD A person was fatally shot in Salem County on Saturday, May 30, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m., officers responded to an apartment on Lee Street in Woodsboro and found one person dead with multiple gunshot wounds, Woodstown police said. The victim was targeted in the shooting, police said. A suspect has not been taken into custody but police said there is no danger to the public, police said. The identity of the victim and suspect have not been released, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said.

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Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
91-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash Involving Tesla: Bridgewater PD 91-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash Involving Tesla: Bridgewater PD
91-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash Involving Tesla: Bridgewater PD A 91-year-old man was killed in a crash in Bridgewater on Sunday afternoon, May 31, authorities said. At 4:06 p.m., officers responded to Route 22 after a white Tesla was traveling eastbound when it suddenly came to a complete stop in the center lane, Bridgewater police said. A Subaru, traveling behind the Tesla, was forced to stop, police said. A Buick traveling behind the Subaru was unable to stop and struck the back of the car, police said. The Buick then lost control, traveled into the right lane, crossed the highway, left the roadway, and entered the center median, where it struck a tr…

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Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Crack Cocaine Gets Trio Busted In Paterson: Passaic County Sheriff Crack Cocaine Gets Trio Busted In Paterson: Passaic County Sheriff
Crack Cocaine Gets Trio Busted In Paterson: Passaic County Sheriff Three people were arrested and charged after crack cocaine was seized from an area in Paterson on Thursday, May 21, authorities said. The Passaic County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Narcotics conducted an enforcement operation targeting illegal drug activity in the area of Park Avenue, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Detectives arrested Freddie Mickens Jr., 55, of Newark; Ana Ramos, 50, of Paterson; and Glenn P. Rousset, 53, of Wharton, Adamo said. During the operation, detectives recovered approximately one ounce of crack cocaine and $440 from narcotics sales, Adamo said. Mic…

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Gloucester Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Blackwood Man Charged After Firing ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons: Gloucester Twp Police Blackwood Man Charged After Firing ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons: Gloucester Twp Police
Blackwood Man Charged After Firing ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons: Gloucester Twp Police A 61-year-old Blackwood man was arrested and charged with firing weapons in Gloucester Township, authorities announced Thursday, May 21. Between December 2025 and May 2026, officers received three reports involving a man, later identified as Gary Garadetsky, discharging what appeared to be a firearm in commercial parking lots along the Blackwood Clementon Road corridor, causing property damage, Gloucester Township police said. These incidents prompted heightened emergency responses from officers, as businesses and nearby individuals reported active gunfire in the area, police said. During t…

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