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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Atlantic City, NJ

Police & Fire

Person Shot In Atlantic City: Police A 61-year-old was shot in Atlantic City, authorities announced Thursday, May 21. At 7:08 p.m., on Thursday, May 14, officers responded to a nearby hospital for a walk-in gunshot victim and found the 61-year-old with a non-fatal injury, Atlantic City police said. The shooting occurred around Turnpike Road and Sunset Avenue, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said.

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Extricated From Vehicle After Black Horse Pike Crash: EHT Police A 63-year-old Atlantic City man had to be extricated from a vehicle following a crash on the Black Horse Pike on Thursday morning, May 21. At 8:14 a.m., officers responded to the Black Horse Pike and Brenta Avenue in the West Atlantic City part of Egg Harbor Township after a 2007 Pontiac Vibe car drifted off the roadway to the eastbound shoulder and crashed into a construction sign and utility pole , Egg Harbor Township police said. The crash caused the vehicle to rotate and overturn onto the driver side, coming to rest in the eastbound lanes of travel, police said. The driver sustaine…

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Hillsborough, NJ

Police & Fire

Somerset Man Busted Trying To Film Up Girl's Skirt Days After Release For Child Porn: Feds A 45-year-old Somerset County man was arraigned on Wednesday, May 20, on charges of attempted production and possession of sexual abuse material, authorities said. Last August, David Chapinski was released from custody after completing a sentence for child-exploitation, including creating “upskirting” photographs or videos of minors and possession of child sexual abuse material, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. Two days after his release, Chapinski attempted to film or photograph up the skirt of a 13-year-old girl, Frazier said. Less than two weeks later, Chapinski was recording…

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Gloucester Township, NJ

Police & Fire

Car Ends Up Underneath Truck On Black Horse Pike: Gloucester Twp PD A driver had a rude awakening when their vehicle ended up underneath a tractor trailer on Wednesday, May 20 in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The vehicle struck and then went partially under a tractor trailer on the Black Horse Pike in the Hilltop Section, Gloucester Township police said. Northbound traffic was detoured for a short time until the roadway was cleared, and no injuries were reported "Quick reminder to drivers: Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, mind in the moment," police said. "Distracted driving isn’t worth the risk. Stay focused because your l…

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Galloway, NJ

Obituaries

Support Swells After Galloway Twp Powerlifter 'Girl Dad' Dies Roy Somers, a Galloway Township resident, recently died, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser set up to support his family. "Roy was many things to many people: a son, a brother, a friend, an advocate for kids, a coach, a fellow lifter.... but most importantly - a husband and a dad," Stacy Merkh, who organized the fundraiser said. Somers is survived by his wife, Tara, his daughters, Lorelei and Gwendolyn and his two dogs, Chilli and Max. "He was an absolute "girl dad", and you'd frequently see him at cheer practice, rugby, baseball and gymnastics," Merkh wrote. Merkh said she met…

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Camden, NJ

Police & Fire

Camden Man Forced Two Women To Perform Sex Acts In Exchange For Drugs: AG A 40-year-old Camden man was charged with human trafficking after he forced two women to perform sex acts in return for money, authorities announced Thursday, May 21. Keith Woodson posted ads featuring pictures of one woman on illicit sexual websites to attract clients, and also solicited men from a bar and a convenience store he frequented, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. The Camden man rented hotel rooms, bought supplies, and arranged meetings between the women, N.G, and clients and then afterward collected all the money the clients had paid to her, Davenport said. N.G. perform…

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Brick, NJ

Obituaries

'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary. A…

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Lakewood, NJ

Police & Fire

Toms River Man Stole Boat Engine: Lakewood PD A 41-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with stealing a boat engine in Lakewood, authorities said. On Thursday, April 23, officers responded to Traveling Tykes Marina after a Mercury boat engine was removed from a vessel owned by the marina on Lake Carasaljo, Lakewood police said. An investigation identified William Cottrell as the suspect and he was arrested and charged with burglary and theft, police said.

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Denville, NJ

Police & Fire

NY Man Fought With Hospital Security: Denville PD A 29-year-old Westchester County man was arrested and charged after he fought with hospital security in Denville, authorities announced Thursday, May 21. On Friday, May 15, officers responded to Saint Claire's Hospital and found that Avian Bennet, an Ossining resident, had already been detained by hospital security personnel, Denville police said. Bennet was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct, police said. Bennet was subsequently transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing and was released pending a court appearance, officers said.

by Sam Barron

05/21/2026

Frenchtown-Milford, NJ

Police & Fire

Hunterdon County Will No Longer Oversee Franklin Twp PD, New Director Named: Prosecutor The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday, May 20, its supersession of the Franklin Township Police Department has concluded. “The purpose of the supersession was to ensure stability, accountability, and continuity of police operations within Franklin Township,” Prosecutor Renee Robeson said. “With the Township’s recent actions and new leadership structure in place, the conditions that necessitated county oversight have been resolved.” John Insabella has been hired to serve as police director, Robeson said. The Township will also be designating an o…

by Sam Barron

05/20/2026

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