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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.

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Police & Fire

Driver Killed 3 Road Workers On I-91 In West Springfield, Held On $1M Bail: DA A West Springfield man is being held on $1 million bail after a deadly crash on I-91 killed three road workers and sparked an intense manhunt across town, authorities said. Bilal Griffith, 29, was arraigned in Springfield District Court on three counts of manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene of personal injury and death, the Hampden District Attorney said. Police say he was behind the wheel during a high-speed crash that took the lives of three men working overnight construction near the Exit 10A ramp to Riverdale Street. Massachusetts State Police said the crash happened …

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Ex-Stamford Cop Busted in Prostitution Sting Amid Human Trafficking Probe A former Stamford police officer who was arrested during a New Canaan traffic stop in January now faces additional charges following a prostitution sting, authorities said. Stephane Smarth, 40, was arrested this week after police said he was caught on camera soliciting sex from a sex worker at the Stamford Suites Hotel. Officers were investigating a potential human trafficking operation when they encountered Smarth, Stamford police said. Police said he was filmed twice entering a hotel room used by sex workers. He was charged with two counts of soliciting a sex act, authorities said. This…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Comedy Of Errors: CT Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Drug Bust, Failed Escape, Cops Say It’s been a rough week for a Connecticut felon who is facing a long list of charges after police say he backed into one cruiser, crashed into another, ran from officers, and dropped a gun on the street during a wild early-morning drug arrest. Nathan Araujo, 36, of Naugatuck, was found asleep behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette that was still in drive at the Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue intersection in Milford around 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, police said. A 911 caller told police there was a man passed out in a car. When officers tried to wake him and asked him to put the v…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

UConn Student Brutally Beaten In Unprovoked Attack Over Seat: Police A 22-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and charged this week in an unprovoked, violent attack on a University of Connecticut student who refused to give up his seat, authorities said. Trent Love, of Willington — also a UConn student — was arrested Thursday, March 27, in connection with the alleged Feb. 23 assault in Mansfield, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The victim told police he had ordered food around 2 a.m. and was sitting outside waiting for it when a stranger — later identified as Love — approached and demanded he move, a…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Wrong-Way Drunk Driver On Route 8 In Torrington Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police A Connecticut man is facing several serious charges after police said he was driving drunk and going the wrong way on Route 8, putting multiple other drivers at risk. Matthew Thompson, 44, of Torrington, was arrested just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, after multiple people called 911 to report his Honda CR-V traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 8 in Torrington, Connecticut State Police said. Police caught up with Thompson near Exit 46 after he had turned around and started driving in the correct direction, authorities said. Thompson smelled strongly of alcohol, had glassy …

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Fiery CT Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Police Searching For Answers A driver died in a fiery crash earlier this week after their car erupted in flames, police said. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. Monday on Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) near the intersection with Paine Road in Pomfret, according to Connecticut State Police. The Subaru reportedly crossed the double-yellow line, veered onto the westbound shoulder, and left the roadway before crashing into a tree, police said. The impact sent the vehicle tumbling down an embankment, where it landed upside down and caught fire. The driver was unidentifiable at the scene, but the vehicle is registered to a m…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Speeding Car Slams Into CT Town Hall; Driver Cut From Vehicle Firefighters rescued a driver trapped in a mangled vehicle after it slammed into North Branford Town Hall overnight. Emergency crews responded to the crash at 909 Foxon Road around 1:50 a.m. on Friday, March 28, according to North Branford officials. Firefighters said the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before it struck the building. It took about 10 minutes for firefighters to cut the driver out of the car and transfer them to a waiting ambulance. The driver sustained serious injuries, officials said. The driver's identity has not been released. North Branford police …

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

CT Triple Killing: Police ID Family Slain In Shooting A mother, father, and their son were killed earlier this week when a fight broke out inside a Connecticut home, police said. Wolcott police were called to 634 Bound Line Road around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, to reports of a shooting. Police arrived to find the bodies of Michelle Cote, 55, of Colchester, her estranged husband, David Cote, 59, from Wolcott, and their 34-year-old son, David Cote Jr., of Colchester. Police say Michelle, her son, and one of his friends were helping David move out of his home when an argument broke out between the estranged parents, police sai…

03/28/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Man Killed In CT Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old Police released the name of the man who died after being found trapped between a truck frame earlier this week. Drew Midford, 63, of Rocky Hilll, was found at Drew's Small Engine Repair, 832 Silas Deane Highway in Wetherfield, around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, March 27, police said. A coworker called police, saying they had been looking for the man when they found Midford trapped in the vehicle's frame. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of his body, and Wethersfield police are investigating the incid…

03/28/2025

Business

Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New CT Location — Here’s What to Expect Duck Donuts, famous for its unique flavors like maple bacon and peanut butter paradise, announced it will open a new Connecticut location next month. The Duck, North Carolina-based company announced on Facebook earlier this month that it had chosen 350 Boston Post Road in Orange as its new store location. That store will open its doors on Saturday, April 5. Visitors can expect games, giveaways, and offerings of its unique flavor combinations, along with more vanilla options. Let’s make a duck dozen! 🍩 Sound off in the comments, which donut are you exci…

03/27/2025

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