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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.

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Police & Fire

Person Fatally Stabbed In Toms River: Prosecutor A person was fatally stabbed in Toms River on the morning of Friday, May 9, authorities said. The stabbing occurred at 7:20 a.m. on Adams Avenue, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The identity of the victim has not been released. “This is an active and ongoing investigation, and there is no known danger to the public at this time," Billhimer said. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating the stabbing, Billhimer said.

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Obituaries

Summit Firefighter Dies After Cancer Battle: Remembering Lonn Mullen Lonn Mullen, a 53-year-old firefighter in Summit, died on Thursday, May 8, after a battle with cancer, the city announced. Mullen joined the Summit Fire Department in April 1995 and served for the next 30 years, following in the footsteps of his father, a Batallion Chief for 25 years in Summit, the city said. Tonight, our hearts are shattered. Lonn Mullen ,We’ve known each other since we were just kids — back when life was... Posted by Ty Holmes on Thursday, May 8, 2025 "Lonn continued that legacy with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and a profound sense of duty," the…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Jersey City Man Who Stole BMW, Fled From Cops In Montville Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Jersey City man was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, April 25, after he fled from police in a stolen BMW through Montville in 2023, authorities said. Nasir Moses had previously pleaded guilty to eluding and receiving stolen property, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano said. On Sunday, July 9, 2023, a Lincoln Park police officer attempted to stop a suspected stolen BMW on Route 202 in Montville leading to a pursuit, authorities said. The BMW accelerated to speeds in excess…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Cherry Hill Man Uploaded Child Porn To Discord: Prosecutor Three Camden County men were arrested and charged up with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material on popular websites, authorities said. Angelo Stevenson, a 29-year-old Cherry Hill resident, Trevor Mirek, a 30-year-old Somerdale resident and William Zane, a 28-year-old Collingswood resident, were arrested between Wednesday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 6, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay, Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller, Somerdale Police Chief James Walsh, and Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey said. Stevenson was charged on April 30 after h…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities A firefighter was injured during a training exercise at the Hanover Township Department of Public Works complex on Tuesday, May 6, authorities said. The firefighter, who has not been identified, was injured during a routine drill, the Whippany Fire Department said. They were transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. The firefighter is in serious but stable condition, authorities said. "We are... reviewing the incident thoroughly to understand exactly what occurred and to reinforce our commitment to the highest safety standards in all training operations," Fi…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Teens Caused $520K In Damage After Setting Fire At Park: Middlesex Police Three teenagers, two 14-year-old girls and a 13-year-old boy, have been charged after setting a fire in Mountain View Park in Middlesex on Saturday, May 3, authorities said. At 7:27 p.m., law enforcement responded to the park and found a large pile of commercial park equipment on fire in the Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works lot, Middlesex Police said. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in less than 15 minutes, police said. The fire caused $520,952.00 in damage, police said. The three teenagers, all Middlesex residents, were identified and it was determined they intent…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

$900K Covid Loan Fraud, Westfield Man Learns Fate: Feds A 54-year-old Westfield man was recently sentenced to two years in prison after he fraudulently obtained a Payroll Protection Program loan for $900,000, authorities said. Joseph McKeon pleaded guilty last November in Newark federal court to wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. From February 2021 through February 2022, McKeon submitted fraudulent PPP loan and forgiveness applications for $900,000 on behalf of a New Jersey company he owned, Habba said. In support of those applications, McKeon lied about the number of employees the business employed and the income t…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Elizabeth Police Car involved In 4-Vehicle Crash A police car was struck in a four-car crash in Elizabeth on Tuesday, May 6, authorities said. Officers were responding with their lights and sirens on to a call when they were T-boned by another vehicle as they proceeded through the intersection at Elizabeth Avenue and 2nd Street, a spokeswoman for the city said. Two additional vehicles behind the striking vehicle were involved in a chain-reaction collision, authorities said. The officers were transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution, authorities said. The driver of the striking vehicle was hospitalized due to wrist pain…

by Sam Barron

05/08/2025

Police & Fire

Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two Essex County corrections officers died by suspected suicide on the same day, authorities confirmed. Officer Joey Hernandez's death occurred outside the Essex County Jail, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, while Sgt. Joseph Trezza committed suicide in Roxbury, according to Carmen Martin, a spokesperson for the ECPO. Both deaths happened on Tuesday, May 6 but are unrelated, Martin said. Henny was always a good conversation and even a better laugh. Legit guy who will be deeply missed. Trezza was my guy,... Posted by Vikram Tamessar on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 I'm deep…

by Sam Barron

05/08/2025

Police & Fire

Person Rescued After Falling 12 Feet Into Hole: Leesburg Fire Company A person had to be rescued after they fell into a hole while working on a barge in Maurice River Township on Wednesday, May 7, authorities said. At 7:32 a.m., crews responded after the person fell 12 feet into the hole on the deck of a barge that was docked along the riverbank, the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company said. While on scene, crews monitored the air quality of the confined space, and a confined space rescue team assisted with the extrication, firefighters said. Firefighters noted they ran a rescue drill last October, which helped them prepare for the incident. "This is not a…

by Sam Barron

05/08/2025

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