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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

Toms River Man Had Child Porn On USB Drive: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Thursday, July 31, authorities said. An investigation into Justin Thomas began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was uploading images of child sexual abuse material to the internet, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Squad identified an IP address associated with a Toms River residence as the location from which Thomas was uploading child pornography to the internet, Billhimer said…

by Sam Barron

08/01/2025

Police & Fire

DWI Driver Crashed Into NJ Transit Bus, Two Injured: Verona Police (Video) A 36-year-old woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after colliding with an NJ Transit bus in Verona, officers announced Wednesday, July 30. On Friday, July 25 at 1 p.m., officers responded to a multi-car crash at 880 Bloomfield Ave. after a gray Madza sedan crashed into an NJ Transit Bus while it was stopped at a traffic light , causing another car, a blue Acura MDX to be involved in the collision, Verona police said. 🚨 DAYTIME DUIs ON THE RISE IN VERONA 🚨 📍 Public Safety Alert Earlier this week, Verona Police responded to a serious... Posted by Verona Police D…

by Sam Barron

08/01/2025

News

$322K! Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold At Matawan Gas Station It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Matawan matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, July 31, winning $322,396. The ticket was sold at a BP gas station on 1103 Route 34 in Matawan. The winning numbers were 02, 03, 33, 36 and 37.

by Sam Barron

08/01/2025

Lifestyle

Montclair Bar Hosting Adam Sandler Lookalike Contest Do people call you Happy Gilmore on the golf course? Do you wear your bangs like "Little Nicky"? This event in Montclair might be what you're looking for. Porta Montclair, at 499 Bloomfield Ave., is hosting “Night of 1000 Adam Sandlers” on Friday, Aug. 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight in honor of “Happy Gilmore 2” which was filmed all over New Jersey and released on Netflix last week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Montclair (@portamontclair) The event features a dance party and a lookalike contest, so throw on your favorite pull…

by Sam Barron

08/01/2025

Politics

FDU Poll: NJ Pans Trump Presidency President Donald Trump has a low approval rating in the Garden State, according to a new poll from the Fairleigh Dickinson University released Thursday, July 31. The president’s approval rating stands at 37% as voters have turned on Trump over his immigration policies. The poll found 28% of voters and 50% of Hispanic/Latino voters say they are worried about deportations hitting themselves or their family. Trump’s approval rating was divided among partisan lines with 92% of Democrats disapproving of the job he’s doing and 88% of Republicans approving of his performance. But Trump lag…

by Sam Barron

08/01/2025

Police & Fire

Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police Numerous windows were recently broken at Camp Evans Officer Quarters in Wall Township, authorities announced Wednesday, July 30. Unknown individuals trespassed onto the property on the 2200 block of Marconi Road and broke 17 windows, also causing damage to a detached garage, Wall Township police said. The cost of the damage is estimated at $8,500. “The historic officer quarters and surrounding buildings at Camp Evans are irreplaceable assets to the community,” police said. “Their unique construction and historical significance make repairs difficult and costly when they are damaged.” Camp…

by Sam Barron

08/01/2025

Police & Fire

Construction Worker Killed By Drunk Driver In Toms River: Prosecutor A 50-year-old construction worker was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver in Toms River on Thursday, July 31, authorities said. At 1 a.m., Toms River police responded to Lakewood Road and Raymond Avenue and found the man, who was working for a roadway construction company, with serious injuries in the roadway, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. He was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. He has not been publicly identified. Douglas Smith, a 51-year-old Toms River resident and the driver of the vehicle, sh…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Husband, Wife Jet Skiers Rescued From River: Franklin Township PD A husband and wife stranded on their jet ski in the Raritan River were rescued in Franklin Township on Wednesday, July 30, authorities said. At 1:34 p.m., emergency services from Franklin Township and other municipalities responded to the distress call involving the couple, both Edison residents, after they were stranded on their jet ski in the shallow waters, Franklin Township police said. The stranded individuals were safely rescued and no injuries were reported, police said.

by Sam Barron

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Jackson Twp Man Faces Murder Charges In Deadly Toms River Stabbing: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Jackson Township man has been indicted on murder charges after two people were stabbed during a deadly early morning altercation at a Toms River home, officials said. A grand jury indicted Steven McNeill on charges of murder, attempted murder and numerous weapons charges, Ocean County Bradley Billhimer said. On Friday, May 9 at 7:20 a.m., Toms River police responded to an altercation at a residence on Adams Avenue and found Raniek Mendez, a 34-year-old Brick Township resident with a stab wound to his chest, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Mendez was tran…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Five Face Charges In Fatal Route 1 Plainsboro New Year's Crash: Prosecutor A woman is facing manslaughter charges after she fled the scene of a fatal six-car crash in Plainsboro that occurred on New Year's Day, authorities announced Thursday, July 31. At 1:56 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, first responders responded to Route 1 in Plainsboro for the multi-car crash, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Plainsboro Police Chief Eamon Blanchard said. Louisa Bradlow Carman, a 25-year-old Princeton resident, who was driving a Ford Fusion, was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead, authorities said. Carman…

by Sam Barron

07/31/2025

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