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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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News

Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police A Connecticut man was busted after police say he tried to lure two young girls — ages 10 and 11 — from a store to his car by offering them cash. A distinctive decal on his vehicle ultimately helped police solve the case nearly two months later. Robert Darche, 66, of Bristol, was arrested on Friday, March 7, on a charge of attempted kidnapping, Bristol police said. Investigators allege Darche approached the two girls at the Dollar Store on Jan. 11 after they left their parents' side to look at toys. He showed them money and told them to follow him to his car. The girls ran away in fear…

03/07/2025

Police & Fire

Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire A Connecticut bistro was gutted in a fast-moving fire early Friday morning, March 7, and other businesses were damaged before firefighters could put it out, authorities said. Stamford firefighters responded to Bedford Street around 4:45 a.m. and found smoke pouring from Chez Vous Bistro, a popular French restaurant on the corner of Spring Street. Flames licked the walls and burned through the ceiling of the building, which is home to multiple businesses. Stamford Fire Department Stamford crews called for reinforcements in the four-alarm fire, and more than 50 firefighters battled the blaz…

03/07/2025

Police & Fire

Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week, and police seized his weapons after he allegedly sent an online threat about area schools, authorities said. Colby Kordas, 23, of Canton, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after a woman saw a Snapchat post from him featuring a man holding a black-and-green rifle with the caption, "Schools better beware," Connecticut State Police said. The message said he was in Waterbury. When troopers tracked Kordas down, he admitted to investigators that he took the photo of his friend holding the gun and made the social media post, but he said he nev…

03/07/2025

Obituaries

CT Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash Police have identified the man who was killed this week after he was ejected from a vehicle that struck a guardrail. Manuel Goncalves, 62, of Meriden, died on Thursday afternoon, March 6, after crashing his SUV on Route 15 in Meriden, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were called to Route 15 just before North Broad Street in Meriden around 4:30 p.m. after Goncalves' Suburban veered across a lane of traffic and into the center median to hit the guardrail. He was thrown from the SUV, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It's unclear why he…

03/07/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old Police in Connecticut announced they have found the body of a Long Island, New York, woman who'd been reported missing days earlier in a Fairfield County river. The body of Paige Fannon, 35, of West Islip, New York, was located in Norwalk on Thursday afternoon, March 6, police said. A visitor to Schenck's Island in Wilton called police earlier that day after finding clothing and other personal items on the bank of the Norwalk River. The water was rushing and higher than normal from recent heavy rains. Police using a UAV found Fannon's body in the water near&nbs…

03/07/2025

Traffic

Wreck Causing Major Delays In Meriden A crash with injuries is causing a major delay on I-691 West in Meriden for the evening commute on Thursday, March 6. The crash was reported around 4:45 p.m., forcing the state Department of Transportation to shut down Exit 1C to Route 15 North. This is causing massive delays and traffic snarls in the area. Traffic is being diverted off Exit 68. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid this area if possible. Police did not provide any information on the crash.

03/06/2025

Obituaries

Woman Killed In New Bedford Shooting Remembered For Her Forgiveness, Strength A fundraiser for a woman who was fatally shot earlier this week describes her as a kind and loving person who would always help those in need. Karina Martinez Ortiz, 32, of New Bedford, was found with gunshot wounds outside her apartment on Tuesday night, March 4, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call about a woman with serious injuries lying on Bolton Street around 6:30 p.m. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Police arrested Wilo Morales-Colon, 49, of New Bedford, on Thursday morning, charging him with her murder. A GoFundMe camp…

03/06/2025

Obituaries

Community Rallies After CT Teen Dies: She Will 'Forever Shine In Our Hearts' A Connecticut community pulling together to help the family of a 19-year-old girl who died last week. Sophia Marie Pinto, of Wallingford, who is remembered for her big smile, bigger heart, and love of the beach, passed away following complications of an asthma attack on Feb. 28, her obituary said. Memorials have poured in on social media, with most touching on her ability to bring people together. Her family wrote she spent a lifetime honing that skill. She lived every moment to its fullest. She brought joy to everyone she met, forging friendships wherever she went with h…

03/06/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police A Connecticut gas station employee endured a terrifying armed robbery when the suspect held a gun to their head and stole $3,000 before being apprehended nearby, police said. Officers responded to Patriot Fuels on Boston Post Road after a masked man, wearing blue surgical gloves, allegedly pointed a black handgun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register. After securing the cash, the suspect fled on foot. Investigators, who were tracking similar crimes in Milford, noticed a white SUV — previously linked to other incidents — parked at the nearby Shoreline Motel. Officers loc…

03/06/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday A Massachusetts man looking to soothe a sweet tooth walked away with the state lottery's newest sweepstakes and a check for millions. Alfred LaRoche, of Amesbury, won the first "$2,500 a Week for Life," a $10 scratch-off game that launched last month. Related: Norfolk Lottery Winner Knows How He'll Spend $1 Million Payday LaRoche elected to take the lump sum payment of $2 million (before taxes) rather than the weekly payout. Carpenter by trade, Laroche told lottery officials he was out buying sugar when he decided to buy the ticket on a whim. He chose the ticket becaus…

03/06/2025

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