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Sam Barron

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sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Police & Fire

NJ Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire: Avenel FD A 65-year-old man was killed in a fire at his Avenel mobile home early morning Wednesday, May 14, authorities said. At 4:20 a.m., firefighters responded to Hiram Homes near South Inman Avenue and North Second Street after receiving a report of a fire, Cory Spillar with the Avenel Fire Department said. Firefighters broke down the door and found the man, who was not identified, sitting in a chair in the kitchen, Spillar said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Spillar said. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in 20 minutes, Spillar said. T…

by Sam Barron

05/15/2025

Police & Fire

Street Takeovers Injure Two Cops In Newark, 5 Arrested: Police Five people have been arrested for their role in two street takeovers that occurred in Newark last November and last month, authorities said. On Sunday, November 24, at 1:02 a.m. police responded to Miller Street near McCarter Highway after receiving reports of erratic driving by multiple drivers, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. The suspects began to flee when police arrived, Miranda said. Wyatt Bowden, a 19-year-old Somerville resident, drove over the foot of a Newark police officer, Miranda said. A pursuit ensued and Bowden was taken into custody, Miranda said. He…

by Sam Barron

05/15/2025

Police & Fire

Money Snatched From Donation Box At Rutgers Museum: Police Thieves pilfered money from a donation box at a museum in Rutgers University on Tuesday, May 13, authorities said. The theft occurred between 8:24 p.m. and 8:42 p.m. at the Zimmerli Art Museum at 71 Hamilton St. in New Brunswick, Rutgers University Police said. The perpetrators entered the building through an unsecured door and removed cash from a donation box, police said. Police have a limited description of the thieves, officers said. The Zimmerli is known for its collection of Russian and Soviet Nonconformist art, along with American art from the 18th century to the present, and a coll…

by Sam Barron

05/15/2025

Lifestyle

Weeknd/Jenna Ortega Film DOA As 'Final Destination' Predicted To Top Box Office Its “Final Destination” appears to be #1 at the box office. “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, the 6th film in the horror franchise, is predicted to top the box office this weekend, earning $35 to $40 million, Deadline reported. This is the first “Final Destination” movie in 15 years. In “Bloodlines,” a college student who inherits her grandmother's sudden premonition about death, tries to save her entire family after they start dying one by one, according to a synopsis. The “Final Destination” franchise has won plaudits from audience for its unique Rube Goldberg death scenes. Critics are …

by Sam Barron

05/15/2025

Obituaries

Hamilton Fire Captain's Sudden Death Shocks Community Brian Pfeiffer, a captain with the Hamilton Township Fire Department, died recently, the fire department announced. Pfeiffer's passing was "sudden." The fire department did not say when or how he died and an obituary has not been released. Pfeiffer joined the fire department in 2009, being promoted to captain in 2023. At the time of his death, he was captain of Squad 1 on B Platoon, the fire department said. "Captain Pfeiffer was not only a trusted leader and skilled firefighter, but also a valued friend and colleague whose presence left a lasting impact on all who had the honor of w…

by Sam Barron

05/14/2025

Police & Fire

Jersey City Motorcyclist Fled Cops In Morris County: Police A 35-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged after he fled police during a traffic stop in Morris County on Saturday, May 10, authorities said. Officers attempted to stop a motorcycle on Schooley's Mountain Road after observing the motorcyclist driving aggressively, violating traffic laws and committing multiple other infractions, Washington Township police said. The motorcyclist failed to comply and refused to pull over, later crossing the double yellow line, illegally passing several vehicles in an attempt to evade the officer, police said. Police discontinued the stop, ci…

by Sam Barron

05/14/2025

Police & Fire

Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police A 51-year-old Maple Shade man was hit with numerous charges after he was arrested on Wednesday, May 14 and charged with dealing drugs near a school, authorities said. Kasiem Brown was arrested at his residence on the 800 block of North Forklanding Road, just .2 miles from Howard Yocum Elementary School, Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher Fletcher said. Seized were $10,000 in cash, crack cocaine, marijuana, heroin, an AR-15 and two handguns, Fletcher said. Brown was hit with numerous charges including numerous weapons offenses and possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent …

by Sam Barron

05/14/2025

Police & Fire

Tree Falls On Car, Trapping Driver: Quakertown Fire Company A driver was hospitalized after being trapped in his vehicle after a tree fell on it on Tuesday, May 13 in Alexandria Township, authorities said. At 3 p.m., multiple rescue crews responded to Route 579 and Cooks Cross Road and worked to extricate the driver, using hydraulic rescue tools, Quakertown Fire Company said. First responders used hydraulic rescue tools and stabilized the car, removed the side, flapped the roof, cut the steering wheel and removed the patient in less than nine minutes, firefighters said. A request for a medical helicopter was denied due to weather conditio…

by Sam Barron

05/14/2025

News

House Of Horrors: NJ Couple Kept Girl Chained In Bathroom, Dog Crate For Years, Officials Say A South Jersey couple was arrested and charged on Saturday, May 10, after they held a child captive for years before her escape, authorities said. Law enforcement began investigating in Gloucester Township after an 18-year-old girl said she had been held captive for years and was the victim of sexual abuse, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins said. Brenda Spencer, 38, and Branndon Mosley, 41, had been abusing the girl since 2018, authorities said. She was removed from school while in 6th grade and confined to her home, authori…

by Sam Barron

05/14/2025

Police & Fire

Man Rescued From Burning Car By Cops: Clark PD A man was rescued by three Clark police officers from a burning vehicle on the Garden State Parkway on the evening of Monday, May 12, authorities said. At 9:10 p.m., the officers arrived on the scene to find the car fully engulfed in flames with the driver trapped inside, Clark police said. Battling intense heat and heavy smoke, the officers broke a window and managed to pull the man from the vehicle before it became fully consumed by fire, police said. "Despite suffering injuries and smoke inhalation themselves, these officers put the life of another above their own-an act of true heroism,…

by Sam Barron

05/14/2025

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