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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.

Sam Barron's Contributions

Lifestyle

Master Illusionist Penn Jillette Brings Magic To North Jersey Penn Jillette, one half of the famed magic duo Penn and Teller, can now add novelist to his diverse resume. Jillette is signing copies of his new novel “Felony Juggler” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. “Felony Juggler” is about Poe, who lives a nomadic life, before he gets caught up in a bank heist that leaves to an innocent bystander being killed, according to a synopsis. Poe flees the scene, eventually joining a Renaissance Faire, before his past starts to catch up to him. Jillette drew from his own experience as a nomadic juggler when he was growing up in writing …

by Sam Barron

05/11/2025

Police & Fire

Report Of Explosive Device Causes Evacuation At Jackson Premium Outlets: Police Jackson Premium Outlets has been evacuated following a report of an explosive device on the afternoon on Friday, May 9, authorities said. All employees and patrons were evacuated, police said. No one has been injured and an investigation is ongoing, police said. No one is allowed on site, police said. This is a developing story. Check back later for any additional upsets.

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Obituaries

Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser Elijah Rodriguez, a Gloucester County resident, has been identified as the 10-year-old boy fatally shot in his South Jersey home on Tuesday, May 6. Officers responded to the home on the 400 block of Westminster Blvd and found Elijah dead, having sustained a gunshot wound to the head, Washington Township police Gloucester County said. Elijah, a student at Birches Elementary School, was home alone at the time of the shooting, NJ.com reported. Please help and donate to this wonderful family going through this horrible time. Elijah was only 10 when he left this... Posted by Katie Ritter on…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Brick Township Parolee Admits To Child Porn Possession: Ocean County Prosecutor A 42-year-old Brick Township man pleaded guilty on Friday, May 9 to sending and receiving child pornography online, authorities said. Per the terms of his plea agreement, Dennis Hubert is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. An investigation into Hubert began after an IP address associated with Hubert's esidence was found to be accessing images of child sexual abuse material from the internet, Billhimer said. Hubert was arrested following a search his residence and an examination of his electrical devices, which led to the di…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Summit Home Invader Arrested: Police A 26-year-old East Orange resident was arrested and charged on Friday, May 9 with an armed home invasion in Summit in February, authorities said. Alquan Harris unlawfully entered a home, taking a 2025 Infiniti QX80 while armed with a weapon, Summit police said. "The event left a significant impact on the affected family and community," police said. Harris is charged with home invasion burglary, theft of motor vehicle, possession of a weapon and receiving a stolen vehicle among numerous other offenses, police said.

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

Lifestyle

Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’ Walton Goggins is going from a resort in Thailand to Studio 8H. Goggins, coming off the latest season of “The White Lotus," will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, May 9 with musical guest Arcade Fire. It is the penultimate episode of the show’s 50th season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) This will be Goggins’ first time hosting, though he is no stranger to comedy. Goggins won acclaim for his appearances on comedy shows “The Righteous Gemstones,” “Vice Principals” and “The Unicorn.”…

by Sam Barron

05/09/2025

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

NJ 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 Learns Fate: Morris County 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

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