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. 

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'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Friendship With Branford Man Ejected From World Series 'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Friendship With Branford Man Ejected From World Series
'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Friendship With Branford Man Ejected From World Series Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski was college friends with the Connecticut Yankees fan ejected from the World Series this week. The four-time Super Bowl champion said watching the 38-year-old rip the ball from the glove of a Dodger's outfielder was true to form to the man he knew.  In a podcast interview with Bleacher Report, "Gronk" talked about his friendship with Austin Capobianco, the New Haven County man who gained infamy after he yanked the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  Original Report: Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Bett…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday An East Boston woman this week collected her seven-figure check after winning the money playing the Massachusetts State Lottery, authorities said.  Yoselinne Martinez won $1 million playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot," a $10 scratch-off game.  Related: Bridgewater Woman Lands Massive Payday In Lottery Martinez chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she'll use that money to buy a home.  Martinez bought the ticket in Newtown Food Market at 87 Medford St. in Charlestown. The store will get a $10,00 bonus for the s…
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business Police in Fairfield County have identified the 64-year-old Connecticut man killed in an industrial incident on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.  Gary Deleo was assisting a customer at D&D Industries at 124 Magee Ave. in Stamford when he was struck by a front-end loader, authorities said Thursday.  Original Report: 64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck By Front-End Loader The driver, 28-year-old Jake Sangalli, cooperated with officers and remained at the scene of the crash, Stamford Police said.  Paramedics rushed Deleo to Stamford Hospital, where he died o…
2 Men Hospitalized With Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries After Stamford Motorcycle Crash 2 Men Hospitalized With Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries After Stamford Motorcycle Crash
2 Men Hospitalized With Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries After Stamford Motorcycle Crash A 28-year-old Connecticut man and a 24-year-old pedestrian were both rushed to the hospital following a crash Wednesday evening, Oct. 30, according to authorities. Police said the 28-year-old was on a motorcycle driving west of Tresser Boulevard in Stamford around 7:45 p.m. when it crashed into the pedestrian. Authorities did not identify either of them.  The impact ejected the motorcyclist from the bike, causing him serious injuries, Stamford Police said. He was taken to Stamford Hospital in serious condition.  The pedestrian, a Massachusetts man, suffered life-threatening …
David Beckham Stops By Greenwich Pizzeria As Part Of Pizza Tour David Beckham Stops By Greenwich Pizzeria As Part Of Pizza Tour
David Beckham Stops By Greenwich Pizzeria As Part Of Pizza Tour David Beckham and his 13-year-old daughter, Harper, went on a daddy-daughter pizza tour earlier this month with a stop off at one of Connecticut's most popular pizzerias. The 49-year-old former soccer star-turned-businessman didn't stop by Sally Apizza when he and Harper hit the town on Friday, Oct. 18, a brand synonymous with the Consitution State. Instead, the duo ate at Grigg's Pizza in Greenwich, according to People Magazine.  David Beckham shares a pizza with daughter Harper at Grigg Street Pizza in Greenwich earlier this month.  Instagram/David Beckham Grigg Str…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday A Bridgewater woman landed a seven-figure jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery this week.  Beverly Colton won the $1 million prize in the lottery's “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot,” a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Winthrop Man Lands $1 Million Lottery Payday She chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Colton bought the ticket at Roche Bros at 233 Broad St. in Bridgewater. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Teen Steals Car Used By Norwalk Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police Teen Steals Car Used By Norwalk Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police
Teen Steals Car Used By Norwalk Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police A 17-year-old Connecticut boy stole a Crown Victoria car in Fairfield County and used it as part of a street takeover event, authorities said.  The teen, who was not ID'd because of his age, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief in the first degree, Norwalk police said.  The Norwalk Engineering Department used the 2010 Crown Victoria — the same model of cars police use —and it was last seen parked at city hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, authorities said. But on Saturday, Oct. 19, officers went to break up a street takeover and found the car in the middle of the…
Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Abandoned In Stratford; Owner Charged: Cops Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Abandoned In Stratford; Owner Charged: Cops
Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Abandoned In Stratford; Owner Charged: Cops The owner of a Connecticut pit bull who was left to starve and was suffering from a "massive" flea infestation in Fairfield County has been charged, authorities announced.  Darryl Hinton, age 36, of New Haven, turned himself over to police on Monday, Oct. 28, and was charged with animal cruelty, Stratford Police said. He was released after posting a $100 bail, authorities said.   Hinton's dog was found abandoned in the 300 block of Access Road in Stratford on Aug. 4, said Stratford Animal Control Officers. The animal was severely malnourished and covered in its…
Stamford Man Killed At Work After Heavy Machinery Crashes Into Him Stamford Man Killed At Work After Heavy Machinery Crashes Into Him
Stamford Man Killed At Work After Heavy Machinery Crashes Into Him Police in Fairfield County and federal authorities are investigating the death of a 64-year-old worker at a business Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, after a piece of heavy machinery hit him, authorities said. The Stamford victim, who police did not name, was assisting a customer at the business around 8:15 a.m. when a 28-year-old Stamford front-end loader driver slammed into him, authorities said.  Stamford Police did not name the business.  Paramedics rushed the man to Stamford Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  Police contacted the Occupational Safety and Heal…
Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report
Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report Update: The Yankees said that Austin Capobianco and the other man ejected from Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 29, will be barred from attending the contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The team did not say if Capobianco would have his season tickets revoked.  Original: The New York Yankees fan who ripped the ball from a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder's glove when it went over the right field wall in Game 4 of the World Series in the Bronx told reporters he'd planned to do it, according to The Athletic.  Connecticut resident Austin Capobianco, age 38, of Branford i…
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