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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.

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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Police & Fire

Man Found Dead In Central Mass; Police Reach Out For Clues A man's body was discovered in Worcester County Saturday morning, Jan. 4. Investigators said he was discovered off of Brigham Street in Hubbardston, the Worcester County District Attorney said. Authorities did not provide any information on his identity or cause of death. Investigators ask anyone with information on the man or his death to contact Massachusetts State Police at 508-829-8326.

01/04/2025

Police & Fire

Blaze Rips Through Newtown Home; Family Escapes Without Injury Fire tore through a Connecticut home late last night, leaving significant damage but no injuries, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the Newtown home around 9:30 p.m. The Botsford Fire Department said everyone inside was able to escape. Crews fought their way into the home and salvaged several personal items for the family, removing them from the home, while battling the fire. Botsford Fire Department Firefighters from across Fairfield County responded to the fire. All crews had left the scene The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

01/04/2025

Police & Fire

Woman Killed After Crashing Into New Britain Building: Report A woman was killed Friday night, Jan. 3, after crashing into a New Britain building, reports said. The crash was reported to police around 8:15 p.m. near the Grove Hill and Lake Street intersection, NBC Connecticut reported. The driver was reportedly found unresponsive. Responders rushed her to an area hospital where she died of her injuries. Police did not release her name. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

01/04/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Hanover Woman Claims $4M Lottery Prize Talk about ending the year with a bang. A Massachusetts woman claimed her $4 million lottery prize on New Year's Eve. Amanda Demontigny, of Hanover, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Money" game, a $10 scratch-off ticket. She elected to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Demontigny bought the ticket at Richdale Food Shops, 181 South St. in Hingham. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for the sale.

01/03/2025

Police & Fire

Sacred Heart University Staffer Busted On Attempted Child Sex Charges: Police A Sacred Heart University Athletics Department staff member has been suspended after being arrested on felony sex charges involving attempted sexual assault of a minor, authorities said. Matthew Janik, 39, of Seymour, who served as an associate director of athletic communications, faces a series of serious accusations, including enticing a minor by computer, attempted second-degree sexual assault, attempted illegal sexual contact, and attempted commercial sex abuse of a minor, Bloomfield Police said. Court records reveal that Janik was being held on $250,000 bail. While the det…

01/03/2025

Police & Fire

Pregnant Dog, 6 Pups Die Abandoned In East Hartford Parking Lot: Police A pregnant dog found abandoned, nearly dead, and in labor died before she could be rescued along with her six unborn puppies, and now the community wants answers. The French bulldog mix was discovered on Dec. 19 at 8 Turtle Creek Lane in East Hartford, East Hartford Animal Control reported. She was in active labor and struggling to breathe. She and her puppies died on the way to an emergency veterinary clinic shortly after being found. Officials believe she was unable to deliver the puppies normally, which led to her death. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Ea…

01/03/2025

Police & Fire

Duo Busted In Connection To Woman's Suspicious Death At Shelton Hotel: Police A weeks-long investigation into the death of a woman found in the courtyard of a Connecticut hotel has led to the arrests of two men on prostitution-related charges. The incident began on Oct. 1, 2024, when police were called to the Residence Inn Hotel on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton. Officers discovered a deceased woman in the hotel courtyard. Authorities have not disclosed her identity or cause of death. Evidence gathered during the investigation led Shelton police to two men: Daqwon Graham, 30, of Ansonia, and Jordan Rambert, 35, of New Haven. Police said Graham rented the hotel room and…

01/03/2025

News

Police Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Ansonia Girl Police in New Haven County are asking for the public's help to find a 14-year-old girl who ran away from home on Thursday, Jan. 2. Leah Ortiz was last seen near Arch Street and Howard Avenue in Ansonia. Leah is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds with brown eyes and brown and red hair. Ansonia police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts or disappearance to contact searchers at 03-735-1885. Click here to leave an anonymous tip.

01/03/2025

Police & Fire

Wallingford Man Calls 911 For Help, Ends Up In Jail Facing Nearly 20 Charges A Connecticut man is facing nearly 20 charges after police uncovered a stockpile of firearms and ammunition following his 911 call to report a suspected home invasion, police said. Joseph Zotter, 60, of Wallingford, was arrested after officers responded to a report of a potential break-in at his George Washington Trail home just before noon on Thursday, Jan. 2, police said. Officers did not locate any burglars during their sweep of the home, but they discovered a cache of firearms, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition, authorities said. Zotter, the homeowner, is legally prohibited from p…

01/03/2025

Police & Fire

Fast-Moving Fire at Norwalk Motel Displaces 2 A fast-moving overnight fire at a Connecticut motel drew a swift response from firefighters, who extinguished the flames before anyone was injured. Firefighters received multiple 911 calls about a blaze at the Garden Park Motel on Westport Avenue in Norwalk around 2:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke pouring from the 12-unit, one-story motel's roof. A second alarm was immediately called to bring in additional resources, and firefighters contained the flames within 45 minutes, according to the Norwalk Fire Department. Two motel residents were relocated …

01/03/2025

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