Sam Barron

Community Editor

sbarron@dailyvoice.com

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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Retired WNY Detective, Dispatcher, Corrections Officer Arrested In Drug Bust: Prosecutor Retired WNY Detective, Dispatcher, Corrections Officer Arrested In Drug Bust: Prosecutor
Retired WNY Detective, Dispatcher, Corrections Officer Arrested In Drug Bust: Prosecutor Three people who work in law enforcement were among seven people arrested following an investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Hudson County, authorities announced Monday, July 21. An investigation led to the seizure of over four kilograms of suspected cocaine, two handguns, seven vehicles and more than $70,000 in cash after search warrants were executed at multiple locations in North Bergen, West New York and Union City, on Thursday, July 17, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Thomas Mannion, 60, a retired West New York police detective, is charged with conspira…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star, NJ Native, Dead At 54: Reports Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star, NJ Native, Dead At 54: Reports
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star, NJ Native, Dead At 54: Reports Malcom-Jamal Warner, who played Theo on "The Cosby Show" has died, a source told People on Monday, July 21. Jamal-Warner was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, People reported. A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation.  The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. Following "The Cosby Show", Jamal-…
Philly Truck Driver Struck Car After Running Red Light, Fled Scene: Lopatcong Police Philly Truck Driver Struck Car After Running Red Light, Fled Scene: Lopatcong Police
Philly Truck Driver Struck Car After Running Red Light, Fled Scene: Lopatcong Police A 39-year-old truck driver from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with hitting a car and fleeing the scene in Lopatcong, authorities announced Sunday, July 20. On Thursday, June 12, at 4:43 p.m., a 2023 white Cascadia Freightliner struck with Illinois plates ran a red light and struck a 2016 white Jeep Compass traveling northbound through a green light, Lopatcong Township police said. Following an investigation, the driver was identified as Almaz Uulu Beishenbek, police said. Beishenbek was operating the truck for Tornado Shipping Inc, police said. Beisenbek is charged with assault by …
$342K: Lotto Ticket Sold At Hunterdon County QuickChek Wins Big $342K: Lotto Ticket Sold At Hunterdon County QuickChek Wins Big
$342K: Lotto Ticket Sold At Hunterdon County QuickChek Wins Big It was a sensational Saturday for a Hunterdon County lottery player. A ticket sold in Ringoes matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday, July 19, winning $342,777.  The ticket was sold at QuickChek on Route 31 South. The winning numbers were 13, 23, 26, 35 and 36.
Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Rattles North Jersey Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Rattles North Jersey
Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Rattles North Jersey A minor earthquake rattled parts of North Jersey Monday morning, July 21. The magnitude 1.6 quake struck at 5:40 a.m. local time about 3 kilometers west of Morris Plains, NJ, the USGS said. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers (roughly 3 miles), and residents across several towns reported feeling light shaking. The most notable responses came from Morristown, Randolph, Mendham, and Denville, where residents logged "weak" to "light" shaking levels, rated MMI III and IV, on the USGS's "Did You Feel It?" map. A total of 27 citizen reports were submitted. The earthquake was r…
Man Ripped Down Pride Flag At Cape May Ice Cream Shop: Police Man Ripped Down Pride Flag At Cape May Ice Cream Shop: Police
Man Ripped Down Pride Flag At Cape May Ice Cream Shop: Police A 21-year-old Marlton man was arrested and charged with taking down a pride flag displayed at an ice cream shop in Cape May, authorities announced Friday, July 17. On Friday, July 4 at 1 a.m., David Ebner removed and destroyed a Pride flag displayed at Fine Fellows Creamery at 313 Beach Ave., Cape May police said. Ebner is charged with criminal mischief and bias intimidation, police said. “The Cape May Police Department is committed to supporting all communities by standing against bias and ensuring that every individual—whether visiting or residing in our town—is treated fairly, with dign…
Truck Hauling Pesticide Overturns On Route 78: NJSP Truck Hauling Pesticide Overturns On Route 78: NJSP
Truck Hauling Pesticide Overturns On Route 78: Njsp A truck hauling pesticide overturned on Route 78 in Somerset County Saturday morning, July 19, authorities said. At 6:20 a.m., a tractor-trailer was traveling west on Route 78 when it lost directional control, causing it to run off the road, strike an exit sign and light pole and overturn, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The truck was hauling carbonate pesticide, Marchan said. Somerset County Hazmat and Warren Twp. Fire Department responded and unloaded the material, Marchan said. Minor injuries were reported an the scene, and all lanes were closed and tr…
Elizabeth Truck Driver Killed in NJT Crash In Edison: NJSP Elizabeth Truck Driver Killed in NJT Crash In Edison: NJSP
Elizabeth Truck Driver Killed in NJT Crash In Edison: Njsp A 26-year-old Elizabeth man was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison early Sunday morning, July 20, authorities said. At 4:12 a.m., Mairon Gonzalez-Ramirez was driving a Freightliner M2 north on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison when he lost control, overturned and struck a guardrail, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Gonzalez-Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.
14-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Crash: Somers Point PD 14-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Crash: Somers Point PD
14-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Crash: Somers Point PD A 14-year-old Egg Harbor Township cyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash with a car on Thursday, July 17 in Somers Point, authorities said. At 7:58 p.m., officers responded to Maryland Ave. and the Bike Path for a crash between a vehicle and a pedal cyclist, Somers Point police said. The 14-year-old was airlifted to Cooper Trauma Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the vehicle and three juvenile passengers were not injured, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Township Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Township Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Township Crash: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Gloucester Township on Sunday, June 20, authorities said. At 3:48 p.m., officers responded to Berlin Cross Keys Road and Sicklerville Road after a motorcycle traveling on Sicklerville Road collided with an SUV, Gloucester Township police said. The crash caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the SUV was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The motorcyclist’s identity is p…
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