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Josh Lanier

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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

2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Culvert Off I-91In CT A car careened off I-91 in Hartford County early Saturday, landing deep in a drainage culvert and injuring multiple people, authorities said. Firefighters and Connecticut State Police were called to the single-car crash just north of Exit 23 in Rocky Hill around 2 a.m. They found the vehicle about 50 feet off the highway, with its occupants already trying to climb out as troopers assisted them up the embankment, authorities said. Both people inside were taken to a local hospital with injuries, though officials did not disclose their conditions. Heavy fog and dangerous driv…

02/01/2025

Obituaries

CT Community Rallies After Naugatuck Dad Of 3 'With Heart Of Gold' Killed In Route 8 Crash A 32-year-old Connecticut man who was killed when his vehicle went off Route 8 last month is being remembered for his love of his family and his skills as a tradesman. Kenny Martin, of Naugatuck, died just after midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when he wrecked along Route 8 in Winchester, Connecticut State Police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Waterbury native leaves behind his girlfriend of 16 years, Amber Munley, their two children, and a niece he was caring for. Original Report: CT Man Killed After Car Leaves Route 8, Hits Tree A GoFundMe to help raise mone…

02/01/2025

Lifestyle

Dating Gameshow Auditioning In Bethlehem Let's Your Ex Play Cupid A production crew is looking for contestants to join a unique dating show — with a little help from their exes. The series, called "Ask My Ex," features a contestant speaking with three potential mates — all hidden from view — for the chance to match and go on an extravagant date with one of them. The twist? The unseen matches won't answer the contestant's questions — their ex will. Producers say this bold format helps participants "bypass the often awkward 'getting-to-know-you' phase." Auditions are being held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with producers seeking contestants from Pennsylvan…

02/01/2025

Obituaries

CT Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For His Faith, Compassion By all accounts, Casey Crafton was a devoted husband and father who served his Connecticut community with conviction and grace. The Salem dad of three young boys was one of 67 people killed when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into a Blackhawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 29. It is the deadliest aviation disaster in the US in more than 15 years. He was returning home from Witchita, Kansas, and had a scheduled layover at Reagan National Airport. Related: Ex-Head Of International Skating Center Of Connecticut, Olympian Wife Killed In DC Plane Crash Cas…

01/31/2025

Police & Fire

Waterbury Teen Shot In Broad Daylight Attack; Expected To Survive Police are investigating the midday shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Connecticut on Friday, Jan. 31. Officers were called to the intersection of Congress Avenue and Washington Avenue in Waterbury around 1:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire. They found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound, and paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, police said. Doctors determined the injury was not life-threatening. Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community. Investigators are asking for the public's help. They urge anyone with information to call …

01/31/2025

Police & Fire

Milford Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police A Connecticut man accused of running an elaborate $50,000 iPhone insurance scam was arrested this week after a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. Esmaylin Delacruz, 37, of Milford, was taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 30, and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, first-degree larceny, and insurance fraud, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators say Delacruz used a network of "mules" to open accounts with multiple wireless carriers and file fraudulent claims to obtain new Apple iPhones. Those devices, police said, were later fu…

01/31/2025

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Going 80 MPH In 35 Zone In Litchfield Was Uninsured: Police A traffic stop earlier this week unfolded into more and more charges for the Connecticut driver after he was found to be drunk while going twice the speed limit, police allege. Christian Silver, 24, of Morris, was pulled over on Bissell Road in Litchfield after a trooper clocked his Chevrolet Silverado at 80 mph in a 35 mph zone around 12:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, according to Connecticut State Police. As troopers approached the truck, they noticed the license plate belonged to a Ford F-150 and that one of the taillights wasn’t working. Silver, who told police the truck was his but wa…

01/31/2025

Police & Fire

Waterbury Man Claimed He ‘Found’ Starving Dog In Naugatuck — Turns Out It Was His: Police A 37-year-old Connecticut man who pretended to be a hero by saving a "stray" dog was actually its abuser, authorities said. Julio Galindez-Rivera, of Waterbury, was arrested after bringing a Chihuahua to Naugatuck Animal Control, claiming he had found it wandering the streets. The dog was half-starved, malnourished, and neglected to the point that its claws were so overgrown and curled they dug into its paws, police said. Under Naugatuck Animal Control policy, Galindez-Rivera had to fill out a form stating he didn’t know the dog’s owner. That was a lie, police said. The emaciated animal b…

01/31/2025

News

$15M Lottery Ticket Sold In Holyoke; Winner Eyes Investments, Helping Out Family It was a life-changing week for one Bay Stater after winning a $15 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery on a ticket bought in western Massachusetts. The Dublin Street Nominee Trust of Boston collected the prize from the $30 scratch-off game "Diamond Deluxe." The winner, whose name was not released, chose a lump-sum payment of $9.75 million before taxes rather than the annuity. They told lottery officials they plan to invest some of the money and help family members. The ticket was purchased at King Mart, 494 Westfield Road in Holyoke. The store will receive a $50,000 bonus f…

01/31/2025

Police & Fire

Eastford Woman Hid Tracking Devices Inside Plush Toy, Car: Police A Connecticut woman faces felony charges after investigators say she secretly placed GPS tracking devices on a victim’s belongings—including one hidden inside a plush toy. Jessica Benoit, 36, of Eastford, turned herself in to Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after an arrest warrant was issued, authorities said. Investigators say Benoit first attached a tracking device to the victim’s vehicle before later hiding another inside a plush toy in July 2024. They also allege she registered an online account for the tracking devices using another person’s name. Police did not identi…

01/30/2025

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