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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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Police & Fire

Remains Of Four Canines Discovered In Dog Food Bags In Aberdeen: Njsp The remains of four pit bulls were found on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 27 in Monmouth County, authorities said. At 11 a.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Telegraph Hill Maintenance Yard after maintenance workers had recovered four large “Retriever” brand dog food bags on the Garden State Parkway South in Aberdeen Township, containing the remains of four deceased brown dogs, New Jersey State Police said. Further investigation revealed that the four canines were pit bull mixes and had injuries consistent with dog fighting, police said. Anyone with inf…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Njsp Sgt Cleared In Deadly E-Bike Crash In Hackettstown: AG A New Jersey State Police sergeant will not face criminal charges after she fatally struck a cyclist last year A gran jury declined to file criminal charges against Sergeant First Class Kesene Grier on Monday, Feb. 24, State Attorney General Matthew Plakin said. On Monday, Feb. 5, 2004, a 6 a.m., Grier was driving an unmarked NJSP SUV when she collided with Raul Diaz, a 59-year-old Long Valley man who was riding e-bike, Platkin said. The crash happened before sunrise at the intersection of Willow Grove Street and Brook Hollow Drive in Hackettstown, Platkin said. While travel…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

News

Injured, Potentially Pregnant Fox Being Sought In Gloucester County: Cops Bingo the fox is at large and police in Gloucester County are trying to find her. The injured fox has been seen around the Washington Township Police Station and senior center, Washington Township police said. She has a piece of flexible plastic vent stuck around her neck, with one leg trapped in it, and she is also suffering from mange, police said. Police believe she may be pregnant. Police and Mangy Fox Rescue are hoping to safely capture Bingo so she can receive the treatment she needs. The public is aske to not feed Bingo and if they see her, text her location to 609-491-3511…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Man Missing In Salem County After Leaving Hospital: Njsp A 21-year-old Bridgeton man has been missing since Saturday, Feb. 27, authorities said. Kevin Collins, Jr. left Inspira Medica Center on Route 45 in Mannington Township in Salem County at 4 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. Collins is 5'5", 115 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes, police said. He was last seen wearing a hospital gown, which was later found near the hospital, police said. At 4:57 p.m., surveillance footage captured Collins walking naked in a wooded area near Griscom Drive in Mannington Township. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NJSP Troop “A” Woodstown Stat…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Anthony Knox Charged With Assault In Collingswood Brawl, Wrestling Future Unclear Anthony Knox, a three-time New Jersey state wrestling champion, has been charged with assault days after courts cleared him to wrestle, changing the fate of his future on the mat. The St. John Vianney senior, the top-ranked 126 pound wrestler in the nation has been charged with simple assault- knowingly causing bodily injury in connection with a brawl allegedly also involving his dad Saturday, Feb. 22, court records show. The brawl, which was caught on video, came at the conclusion of a wrestling match at Collingswood High School during the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Ass…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police A suspect is at large after they tried to break into a home at knifepoint on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 27 in Evesham, authorities said. At 9:36PM, officers responded to a residence in the Willow Ridge Development for the report of a physical altercation in progress, Evesham police said. The homeowner said an unknown suspect armed with a knife had entered their home in an attempt to rob them, but fled out of the rear door upon police arrival, officers said. The suspect was believed to have entered a getaway vehicle before fleeing the area. The suspect was described as a young male, …

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Debris Spill Closes All Lanes On Route 46 In Roxbury Township: Njdot A debris spill on Route 46 in Morris County on the morning of Tuesday, March 4, forced the closure of all lanes, authorities said. The debris spill occurred at Route 46 westbound west of NJ 10 circle in Roxbury Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed and traffic has been diverted to the right shoulder, NJ DOT said.

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Hidden Camera In Bathroom Gets Jail For Springfield Chiropractor: Prosecutor A 55-year-old Springfield chiropractor was sentenced to 90 day in jail after pleading guilty to placing a hidden camera in the bathroom, authorities said. Gary Hecht, a Livingston resident, pleaded guilty in January to six counts of invasion of privacy., Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel. Following his sentence, Hecht will remain on probation for five years, Daniel said. Hecht was arrested last May after the Springfield Police Department received a report of a hidden camera discovered in a bathroom at 201 Mountain Ave., located within Hecht Chiropractic Office, Daniel said.. All ind…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police A driver is in critical condition following a wrong way crash on Route 29 in Trenton on the early morning of Sunday, March 2 that overturned two vehicles, authorities said. At 4:21 a.m., Trenton police and fire responded to Route 29 North at Calhoun Street and found two vehicles with catastrophic damage, Captain Lisette Rios of the Trenton police said. One of the vehicles was overturned with the driver trapped inside and another was on fire, Rios said. The driver of a Toyota Highlander, a 60-year-old Burlington Township resident, was traveling south in the northbound lane of Rou…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Bus In Newark: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Newark man was killed after he was fatally struck by an NJ Transit bus on the early morning of Sunday, March 2, authorities said. At 12:18 a.m. Newark police responded to 475 Springfield Ave. and found two pedestrians struck, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Koran Tajhai Dupree Baker of Newark was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. My heart hurt wit this one😥😥 Koran hug ya momma for me kiddo. I cant believe this. 💔💔💔 Love u baby boy!!! My condolences to the Baker family😢😢😢😢 Posted by Butch DaBully on Monday, M…

by Sam Barron

03/04/2025

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