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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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Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday
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…

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital
Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital A pedestrian was taken to an area hospital after two vehicles crashed into them Thursday, March 6, in Meriden.  Police say the crashes happened at the Cedar and Park Street intersection with one driver remaining at the scene while the other sped away, police said. Authorities are searching for that vehicle. The victim's condition was not released. There were no other injuries.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.

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Police & Fire
Man Gets 4.5 Years After Admitting To Raping Child In Athol: DA Man Gets 4.5 Years After Admitting To Raping Child In Athol: DA
Man Gets 4.5 Years After Admitting To Raping Child In Athol: DA A 22-year-old man was sentenced to four years to four and a half years in prison in the 2023 rape of a child, authorities announced Thursday, March 6.  Anthony Rodriguez, of Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty to statutory rape of a child, assault and battery, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older, in the New Year's Day attack, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Rodriguez must register as a sex offender, undergo sex offender treatment, and serve five years of probation once he's released, the prosecutor said.  Assistant District Atto…

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Lifestyle
No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels CT Show Week Before Planned Gig No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels CT Show Week Before Planned Gig
No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels CT Show Week Before Planned Gig Connecticut Kevin Hart fans hoping to catch his latest stand-up special are out of luck.  The comedian and actor was scheduled to perform at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport on Wednesday, March 12, but he abruptly canceled the show a week before the show. Ticketmaster announced the cancellation of the "Acting My Age" tour stop on its website Wednesday. The company did not provide a reason.  Ticket holders should receive refunds within two to three weeks, Ticketmaster said.  The Bridgeport show was added to the end of Hart's tour in January. It's unclear how many…

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Police & Fire
Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On CT Highway: Police Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On CT Highway: Police
Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On CT Highway: Police A Connecticut man told police he "intentionally" drove the wrong way on a highway after smoking marijuana earlier this week, authorities said.  Joshua Halla, 26, of Wethersfield, was arrested Wednesday, March 5, around 8:30 p.m. after troopers stopped him on Route 15 in East Hartford, State Police said.  Multiple people called 911 after Halla's SUV got onto Route 15 driving south in the northbound lanes. A trooper raced to the scene, blocked his path, and forced the driver onto the shoulder before anyone was hurt.  Daily Voice When police got him out of the vehicle, Halla…

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Police & Fire
Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police
Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police A Connecticut man is accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour before crashing on I-95 and running away, while the other driver was hospitalized, authorities said. Matthew Perez, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested shortly after the crash and admitted to police that he fled following a hit-and-run in West Haven on Wednesday, March 5, Connecticut State Police said. Multiple 911 callers reported the crash near Exit 43 around 6:30 a.m., telling dispatchers that a driver was swerving through traffic at dangerous speeds before hitting another vehicle, police said. The other driver was transpo…

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Police & Fire
Hamden Woman Found Asleep In Stolen Car In North Haven Driveway: CT Hamden Woman Found Asleep In Stolen Car In North Haven Driveway: CT
Hamden Woman Found Asleep In Stolen Car In North Haven Driveway: CT A Connecticut woman was arrested after police say she was found asleep in a stolen car with drugs outside a stranger’s home. Cricket Yurchick, 43, of Hamden, was taken into custody Tuesday morning, March 4, after a North Haven homeowner noticed an unfamiliar car parked in their driveway for about 15 minutes, authorities said. Officers responded to the Hartford Turnpike home around 11:45 a.m. and found Yurchick unconscious in the running vehicle with drugs visible inside, North Haven police said. After waking her, officers said she showed signs of impairment. A check of the vehicle identifi…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash $1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash A $1 million lottery winner said he already knows how he'll spend his winnings after collecting his check earlier this week.  Robert Hadayia, of Norfolk, won the seven-figure prize playing the "$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks," game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Northampton Woman Wins $2 Million Lottery Prize Hadayia chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full prize money over 20 years.  He told lottery officials he plans to buy two new cars with the money.  Hadayia bought the ticket at Snacks Express…

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2 Hit While Changing Tire On Route 2; 1 Seriously Wounded In Crash 2 Hit While Changing Tire On Route 2; 1 Seriously Wounded In Crash
2 Hit While Changing Tire On Route 2; 1 Seriously Wounded In Crash A car crashed into two people parked on the shoulder of a Connecticut highway changing a tire, sending them both to the hospital, authorities said.  The crash was reported on Route 2 in Norwich just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, Connecticut State Police said.  Two 29-year-olds from Rhode Island were stopped on the right shoulder of the eastbound lane tending to their vehicle when a 2005 Nissan Altima crashed into them, police said.  Both were taken to the hospital, with one suffering serious injuries in the crash.  State Police urge anyone who witnessed the cra…

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Obituaries
Missing Sturbridge Man ID'd As Body Found In Western Mass Missing Sturbridge Man ID'd As Body Found In Western Mass
Missing Sturbridge Man ID'd As Body Found In Western Mass A body found last month in Hampden County was identified as the remains of a man who had gone missing about a week earlier, authorities said.  Austin Schepper, 29, of Sturbridge, disappeared on Feb. 7 from his home, police said. Authorities announced on Wednesday, March 5, that his body was discovered in the 100 block of Union Road in Holland on Feb. 26.  Authorities did not disclose how Schepper died, but the investigation continues.  A GoFundMe for his family to cover his funeral expenses has raised more than $1,000 as of Wednesday.  Police urged anyone with informat…

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