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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

WNY Man Torches American Flag, Smashes Glass Of Secaucus Hair Salon: Police A 30-year-old West New York Man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, July 8 after he lit an American flag on fire in Secaucus, authorities said. On Saturday, June 28, officers responded to Spotless Mind Hair Studio on Front Street after Joherik Urena threw a large rock through the glass front door, shattering it, Secaucus police said. Later that morning, officers responded to a residence on Front Street after Urena set an American flag on fire, police said. The fire burned the flag, the pole and charred some of the siding on the residence, police said. The fire burned itself out, poli…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2025

Police & Fire

Princeton Firefighter Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor A 30-year-old Princeton volunteer firefighter was arrested and charged with uploading child pornography on Tuesday, July 8, authorities said. An investigation into Austin Brock began after authorities received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was uploading items portraying the sexual exploitation or abuse of children, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Brock was arrested and charged with distribution of child sexual abuse material, possession with intent to distribute child sexual abuse material, and possession of sexual ab…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2025

Police & Fire

Pleasantville Police Save Man After Vehicle Falls On Him The 911 call only said, “my brother! My brother!” But that was enough for Pleasantville police to spring into action. On Thursday, July 3 at 12:10 p.m., officers responded to 712 West Washington Ave. and found a 26-year-old Pleasantville man trapped beneath the engine compartment of a vehicle that had collapsed on him after the vehicle jack failed, Pleasantville police said. Only the man’s legs were visible from under the front bumper, with his torso directly underneath the engine, police said. Three police officers coordinated their efforts and lifted the vehicle from the driver’s side w…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2025

Police & Fire

ATV Driver Arrested After Pursuit: Atlantic City Police A 24-year-old Mays Landing man was arrested and charged after he was operating an illegal ATV in Atlantic City, authorities announced Tuesday, July 8. On Saturday, July 5 at 9:50 p.m., officers observed a group of ATV and dirt bike riders unlawfully driving on Pacific Avenue in an erratic manner, Atlantic City police said. The officers followed the group to Albany and Winchester Avenues, where one rider, later identified as Rashaun Blumfield, stopped at a gas station, police said. As Blumfield was about to fuel his ATV, officers pulled up and attempted to speak him, but he hopped back on t…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2025

Police & Fire

Meth, Heroin, Cocaine: Four Busted at Secaucus Hotel, Police Say Four people were arrested and hit with various drug charges at a Red Roof Inn in Secaucus, police announced Tuesday, July 8. On Thursday, July 3, at 12:04 a.m., officers observed two suspicious individuals at the hotel at 15 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus police. Dixie Taylor, a 25-year-old Flushing resident, was arrested after she had multiple outstanding warrants and was charged with being a fugitive from justice and possession of cocaine, police said. Arthur James, a 43-year-old Chicago resident, was arrested and hit with multiple drug offenses and an additional charge after he gave cops fa…

by Sam Barron

07/09/2025

Obituaries

Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh' Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website. Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary. "He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads. "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed." Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2025

News

NJ State Troopers Rescue 'Ferocious Little Demon' Dog In Dramatic Footage Oscar the Grouch has a reason to smile. Two officers helped rescue a dog, named after the famed Sesame Street character, from the Arthur Kill in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 6, New Jersey State Police said. The officers observed unusual movement in the water while patrolling the Elizabeth Marina and discovered Oscar, believed to be about one years old, struggling against the current, police said. Trooper Michael Buchell deployed a life ring and rescue blanket to bring Oscar aboard a vessel safely, police said. Video shows Oscar earning his name, by being feisty, baring his teeth,…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2025

Obituaries

Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday Michael Quartarone, a 49-year-old Jackson resident, died on Saturday, July 5, according to a fundraiser set up to support his four daughters. Quartarone had recently celebrated his birthday on Sunday, June 22. "Mike was a devoted man who would do anything for his family," Bella Quartarone, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "The kind of person who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought. He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him." My dear friend, #D190 Michael Quartarone he was a winner throughout all the ups & downs of life, and I will always admire hi…

by Sam Barron

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

Woman Ran Prostitution House In Montclair, Cops Say A 51-year-old Queens woman was arrested and charged with having a prostitution business in Montclair, authorities announced Tuesday, July 8. Law enforcement began investigating a business on the 400 block of Bloomfield Avenue after receiving complaints about suspected acts of prostitution, Montclair police said. On Wednesday, July 2, a law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Meifeing Li, police said. Li is charged with prostitution, police said. Detectives seized cash, surveillance equipment and other items linked to prostitution related activities, police said.

by Sam Barron

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: Njsp A 64-year-old Trenton woman was killed in a crash on Route 295 in Gloucester County on Monday, July 7, authorities said. At 11:54 a.m., troopers responded to Route 295 in Logan Township after a Dodge minivan struck the back of a Freightliner that was parked on the right shoulder, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Ibtissam Sankar, the driver of the Dodge, was killed in the crash, Lebron said. A passenger in the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.

by Sam Barron

07/08/2025

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