Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh is a native of Charlotte, NC, where he is a member of a sketch comedy group in his spare time. 

Josh Lanier's Contributions

$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Attleboro $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Attleboro
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Attleboro It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater after they collected a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the six-figure windfall by playing the $30 scratch-off game "Millions." The winner's name was not released.  They bought the ticket at Brothers Liquor & Market at 193 Pine St in Attleboro. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  There were over 850 tickets worth $600 or more cashed in on Tuesday, June 18. Click here to see a full list of winners. 
Woman Killed In Crash Following Deer Strike In Braintree ID'd Woman Killed In Crash Following Deer Strike In Braintree ID'd
Woman Killed In Crash Following Deer Strike In Braintree ID'd Police have identified the 35-year-old Roxbury woman killed over the weekend when she got out of the car she was riding in to check the damage after hitting a deer, authorities said.  Magdalena Desrosiers was struck around 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, near mile-marker 40.2 on Route 3 after the car she was in hit a deer. The driver of the Toyota RAV4, an unidentified 63-year-old Roxbury man, got out as well, State Police said.  A Jaguar heading northbound on Route 3 swerved into the breakdown lane to miss the RAV4, hitting Desrosiers and the man.  Paramedics rushed the …
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday A Waltham man who won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery game said he has big plans for his newfound windfall.  Wemerson De Jesus won the seven-figure sum by playing the “Bonus 100X” $10 scratch-off game.  De Jesus opted for the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to use the money to travel.  De Jesus bought the winning ticket at Highlander Farms at 69 Waltham St. in West Newton. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
'Get Off Of Me': Tewksbury Man, 21, Charged With Killing Lowell Teen At Her Home: DA 'Get Off Of Me': Tewksbury Man, 21, Charged With Killing Lowell Teen At Her Home: DA
'Get Off Of Me': Tewksbury Man, 21, Charged With Killing Lowell Teen At Her Home: DA A 21-year-old Tewksbury man was arrested and charged with killing Ahliana Dickey at her Lawrence Street home on Friday, June 14, authorities announced on Monday.  Trevor Bady, 21 of Tewksbury, is charged with murder, armed home invasion, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, use of a firearm while committing a felony, and discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a building, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Related: Police ID Teen Found In Lowell Apartment, Family Discuss Girl's Future Ahliana was set to graduate from eighth…
100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Stockbridge For $15M 100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Stockbridge For $15M
100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Stockbridge For $15M If you can't find the time to take a trip to Italy, but somehow have $15 million lying around, you can buy a slice of Italian culture in Berkshire County.  A Stockbridge estate named Wheatleigh, originally built in 1893 to mirror a 16th-century Florence palazzo recently went on the market for $15 million. Architects Tsao and McKown modernized the home with contemporary features, appliances, and equipment.  Zillow.com The 22,000-square-foot palatial estate has 19 bedrooms and 23 bathrooms and overlooks the Stockbridge Bowl. The home has a fitness center, heated pool, a…
Teen Found Killed Inside Lowell Apartment ID'd Teen Found Killed Inside Lowell Apartment ID'd
Teen Found Killed Inside Lowell Apartment ID'd Authorities have identified the 15-year-old girl who was found shot multiple times inside an apartment in Lowell.  Ahliana Dickey was shot and killed on Friday, June 14, by a family member, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Lowell police received a 911 call just after 6 p.m. after the girl was found inside a Lawrence Street apartment with multiple traumatic injuries to her body, authorities said. Investigators found multiple shell casings near her body. The family told Boston25 that Ahliana was supposed to graduate from eighth grade on Friday but died before th…
15-Year-Old Shot To Death In Lowell Found By Family Member 15-Year-Old Shot To Death In Lowell Found By Family Member
15-Year-Old Shot To Death In Lowell Found By Family Member A 15-year-old girl was repeatedly fatally shot in Lowell on Friday evening, June 14, authorities announced.  Lowell police received a 911 call just after 6 p.m. after a family member found the girl inside a Lawrence Street apartment with multiple traumatic injuries to her body, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Investigators found multiple shell casings near her body.  Officers were searching the apartment Friday night and into Saturday morning.  The investigation is ongoing.
2 Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting In Pittsfield 2 Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting In Pittsfield
2 Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting In Pittsfield Two people were shot late Friday, June 14, in Berkshire County.  Police in Pittsfield said that two people were shot in the area of North Street and Bradford Street. Both were rushed to Berkshire Medical Center, where they are being treated for their injuries.  Police did not release any information on their conditions.  Investigators do not believe this was a random attack and say there is no active threat to the community.  No suspect has been identified, and police ask residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winner Finally Claims Payday 2 Months After $1B Drawing $1M Lottery Jackpot: Winner Finally Claims Payday 2 Months After $1B Drawing
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winner Finally Claims Payday 2 Months After $1B Drawing The person in Medford who claimed a small portion of the $1 billion Powerball drawing earlier this year has collected their $1 million prize.  They won the seven-figure sum in the mult-state Powerball drawing on April 3.  Genesis X Trust of Quincy claimed the prize on behalf of the winner. Their name was not released.  The winning ticket was sold at Wegmans at 3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy. in Medford. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Haverhill Educator Sent Nude Photos To Teenage Student: DA Haverhill Educator Sent Nude Photos To Teenage Student: DA
Haverhill Educator Sent Nude Photos To Teenage Student: DA An education support staffer at Gateway Academy in Haverhill has been charged with sentence pornographic material of himself to a 16-year-old student, authorities announced Friday.  Justin Smith, 25, was charged with two counts of distributing obscene matter to a minor on Thursday, June 13, the Essex County District Attorney said. He was arraigned on Friday.  A judge ordered him held on $4,000 bail.  If he can pay that, he must stay away from the school and alleged victim, have no contact with minors, and remain in home confinement, the prosecutor added.  It's unclear h…
Prev Page 1 of 287 1 2 3 4 5 Next
1 - 10 of 2,870 articles