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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
Plainfield Police Dispatcher Misused Database For Person Gain: Cops Plainfield Police Dispatcher Misused Database For Person Gain: Cops
Plainfield Police Dispatcher Misused Database For Person Gain: Cops A civilian emergency dispatcher in Connecticut is facing charges after allegedly misusing a police database for personal reasons. The allegations focus on the improper use of a law enforcement tool meant for investigations, not private inquiries. Danielle Branch, 38, of Moosup, was arrested earlier this month and charged with computer crimes in the fifth degree and misuse of computer system information, according to Plainfield police in a Facebook post. Authorities began investigating the woman after a citizen complained that Branch had information about her that she could only have gotten …

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Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries
Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries Two people are being checked for injuries after their car crashed into a Bergen County church, authorities said.  The crash was reported Saturday morning, Dec. 21, at the intersection of Lafayette Place and Englewood Avenue, Englewood firefighters said.  1st Platoon members are currently operating at a vehicle into a structure at the intersection of Lafayette Place and... Posted by Englewood Fire on Saturday, December 21, 2024 Authorities did not say what building the car hit, but witnesses in the area told Daily Voice that it crashed through the wall of Iglesia…

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Police & Fire
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others'
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' A convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman remembered for her caring nature and bright future, according to Meriden police. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested Friday and faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm and criminal use of a gun, police said. He is also wanted on an unrelated warrant out of New Haven, though authorities did not provide details about that case. Smith is accused of fatally shooting Beth Ndwiga, a 28-year-old healthcare office worker, on July 22 at the Meriden Green. After months of investig…

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Police & Fire
Man Who Choked Norwalk Mom Next To Baby In Home Invasion Nabbed In NY: Police Man Who Choked Norwalk Mom Next To Baby In Home Invasion Nabbed In NY: Police
Man Who Choked Norwalk Mom Next To Baby In Home Invasion Nabbed In NY: Police A man accused of a violent home invasion in which he allegedly choked a woman in bed with her child has been arrested in New York, authorities announced. Christian Chavez-Sosa, 31, of Norwalk, was arrested Monday, Dec. 16, in Gloversville, New York. He was extradited to Norwalk Friday to face charges of home invasion, strangulation, three violations of a protective order, and burglary in the first degree, Fairfield County authorities said. A woman with a protective order against Chavez-Sosa called police on Oct. 30, reporting that he had broken into her home, smashed her belongings, and lat…

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News
Missing Meriden Teen Disappeared Days Ago; Police Asking For Help Missing Meriden Teen Disappeared Days Ago; Police Asking For Help
Missing Meriden Teen Disappeared Days Ago; Police Asking For Help Authorities in New Haven County are asking for the public's help to find a 16-year-old girl who's been missing for several days.  Maylee Perez, of Meriden, left her home on Monday, Dec. 16, and has not returned since. Investigators believe she ran away.  Police said she often frequents businesses on Broad and East Main Streets.  She is 4-foot 11-inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with round eyes and brown hair.  Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts or disappearance to contact Meriden police at 203-238-1911.

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Body Of Woman Found After Fire Rips Through Wooded Area In Somerville Body Of Woman Found After Fire Rips Through Wooded Area In Somerville
Body Of Woman Found After Fire Rips Through Wooded Area In Somerville Authorities have opened an investigation after a woman's body was found among the remains of a fire in a wooded area in Somerville, officials said. The fire was reported just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, and quickly consumed a small encampment off Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway, the State Fire Marshal's Office said. Firefighters arrived to find intense flames fueled by piled wood and debris. Crews quickly extinguished the fire but remained on the scene for hours to address hot spots and smoldering piles. During their efforts, firefighters discovered the woman's body. Her identity…

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Naugatuck Man Sexually Abused Teen For Years, Girl Tells Police Naugatuck Man Sexually Abused Teen For Years, Girl Tells Police
Naugatuck Man Sexually Abused Teen For Years, Girl Tells Police A 36-year-old man is facing multiple sexual assault charges after a 16-year-old girl told her school's guidance counselor that he had abused her for years beginning when she was 10, authorities said.  Roydell Thompson, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 19, after a monthslong investigation, the Connecticut State Police said. Most of the details of these attacks have been withheld to preserve the girl's anonymity.  The teen reported the abuse after having an anxiety attack while taking part in a discussion on sexual assault at her school in early October. She told investi…

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Police & Fire
Freezing Worker Trapped In Trench Collapse Rescued By Stamford Firefighters Freezing Worker Trapped In Trench Collapse Rescued By Stamford Firefighters
Freezing Worker Trapped In Trench Collapse Rescued By Stamford Firefighters Connecticut firefighters rescued a man who was trapped after a trench he was working in collapsed, burying him in dirt up to his thighs, authorities said. Stamford firefighters were called to Hampton Lane just before 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, where they found the man trapped. He was alert and conscious when they arrived.  Rescue crews reinforced the trench walls with panels to stabilize them before they began to dig him out, Stamford authorities said. More than 20 rescuers worked quickly, digging in the dirt with their hands to pull the freezing man to safety. Firefighters and re…

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Man Told Child To Commit Suicide At Haddam Bus Stop, Threatened Neighbor: Police Man Told Child To Commit Suicide At Haddam Bus Stop, Threatened Neighbor: Police
Man Told Child To Commit Suicide At Haddam Bus Stop, Threatened Neighbor: Police A 36-year-old Connecticut man is accused of screaming at a 12-year-old child to commit suicide and making threatening gestures at someone he did not know was arrested and charged this week, authorities said. Daniel Harold, of Haddam, faces charges of second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor following the disturbing Monday, Dec. 16, incidents, according to Connecticut State Police. A Haddam resident called troopers just before 9:30 a.m. to report that their child was waiting at a school bus stop when a truck pulled up and a man got out. Harold was captured on the family's…

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Attempted Home Invasions In Westport, Darien Puts Community On Edge Attempted Home Invasions In Westport, Darien Puts Community On Edge
Attempted Home Invasions In Westport, Darien Puts Community On Edge Police in Fairfield County are urging residents to stay alert after two home invasions were thwarted early Friday morning, Dec. 20. The first incident was reported just after 3:50 a.m. in Westport, where a homeowner near Compo Beach called 911 to report someone breaking into their home. Related: Man Who Broke Into Woman's Home, Choked Her Next To Child Nabbed In NY Officers responded to the scene and spotted a vehicle they believed was involved in the attempted burglary, but it escaped before they could stop it, Westport police said. Authorities believe the intruders were confronted befo…

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