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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.

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
Thief Steals Mercedes At Westport Gas Station In Broad Daylight, Owner Hurt Trying To Stop Him Thief Steals Mercedes At Westport Gas Station In Broad Daylight, Owner Hurt Trying To Stop Him
Thief Steals Mercedes At Westport Gas Station In Broad Daylight, Owner Hurt Trying To Stop Him Police are investigating a bold daylight car theft at an Exxon gas station that left the owner injured, authorities said.  Officers responded to the station at 485 Post Road East in Westport around 3:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, authorities said.  The victim told police that as they were pumping gas, a young man slipped into the driver's seat of the black 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS unnoticed.  The owner tried to get the suspect out, but they opened the car door and knocked them to the ground before speeding off in the stolen vehicle toward Compo Road North, police said.  …

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News
Drunk CT Woman Driving Wrong-Way In Old Saybrook Leads Cops On Slow-Speed Chase: Police Drunk CT Woman Driving Wrong-Way In Old Saybrook Leads Cops On Slow-Speed Chase: Police
Drunk CT Woman Driving Wrong-Way In Old Saybrook Leads Cops On Slow-Speed Chase: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on Route 9 in Old Saybrook while intoxicated, according to police. Patricia Shanahan, 58, was taken into custody on Saturday, Jan. 18, around 10:30 p.m., following a slow-speed chase between Exits 2 and 3 on Route 9, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers said they spotted Shanahan driving north in the southbound lanes and stopped their cruiser in front of her vehicle to pull her over. Shanahan reportedly told the trooper she didn’t realize she was driving in the wrong direction. Click here to watch police confront&nb…

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Westbrook Mother Arrested for Stalking School Official with Threatening Emails: Police Westbrook Mother Arrested for Stalking School Official with Threatening Emails: Police
Westbrook Mother Arrested for Stalking School Official with Threatening Emails: Police A Connecticut mother is accused of stalking a school official after sending multiple emails with threats that left the recipient shaken and fearful, police said. Alicia Davis, 34, of Westbrook, was arrested Friday, Jan. 17, and charged with stalking and harassment after turning herself in, Connecticut State Police said. The Regional School District 4 superintendent contacted police after a school official reported feeling unsafe because of emails from a parent that included veiled threats, doxxing, and harsh language.  The employee's name and the school were not released to protect th…

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Police & Fire
Quick-Thinking Newington Store Employee Saves Woman Held Captive for 2 Days: Police Quick-Thinking Newington Store Employee Saves Woman Held Captive for 2 Days: Police
Quick-Thinking Newington Store Employee Saves Woman Held Captive for 2 Days: Police A Connecticut duo kidnapped a woman and held her for two days, forcing her to withdraw money from her bank during the terrifying ordeal, police said. She can thank her release to a Shop & Shop employee who felt something was wrong and contacted police.  Amanda Ditommaso, 37, and Tylone Graham, 41, both of New Britain were arrested by Newington police after an investigation into a disturbing incident reported on Oct. 28, 2024, officials said.  A concerned Newington store employee called police that day when he noticed the two forcing a woman to withdraw money. When officers arr…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Driver Charged In Crash That Left Pedestrian With Life-Altering Injuries Stamford Driver Charged In Crash That Left Pedestrian With Life-Altering Injuries
Stamford Driver Charged In Crash That Left Pedestrian With Life-Altering Injuries A 28-year-old Fairfield County man is charged in a motorcycle crash that left a 24-year-old pedestrian with possibly life-altering injuries, authorities said. Kevin Calle, of Stamford, is charged with second-degree assault and reckless operation in the October 30, 2024, crash, police said. Investigators allege Calle was riding west on Tresser Boulevard in Stamford around 7:41 p.m. on a Kawasaki motorcycle when he hit 24-year-old Lucas Honohan, a New York resident, as he crossed the street, authorities said. The impact "vaulted" Honohan and threw Calle from his 2023 motorcycle, Stamford pol…

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Police & Fire
Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Arrested In Western Mass After Chase Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Arrested In Western Mass After Chase
Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Arrested In Western Mass After Chase A man posing as a police officer and pulling over drivers in a stolen Connecticut fire department pickup truck got an up-close look at real law enforcement when he was arrested this weekend, authorities said.  Kristian Avery, 46, of Windsor, Connecticut, was arrested just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and is facing multiple charges following a chase on I-91, Massachusetts State Police said. Police received a call around 3:30 a.m. that someone had broken into the Windsor Fire Department, destroyed a television, stolen tools, started a small fire, and driven away in one of the depa…

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Obituaries
Plainville Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best' Plainville Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best'
Plainville Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best' A police lieutenant in Connecticut died this morning with his family by his side, authorities said.  Plainville police announced that Lt. John Quilter passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18. Authorities did not say how he died or how old he was.  "Words cannot express how heartbreaking and devastating this loss is to his family, PPD, Plainville, and all of the lives that John touched." Plainfield police said in a Facebook post. "He was truly one of the best and his loss will be felt deeply." Plainville police escorted his body to Plainville Funeral Home.  Correction: An earlier v…

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Ex-Windsor Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State Ex-Windsor Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State
Ex-Windsor Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State A Connecticut man who preyed on minors and adults using Snapchat and deception has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, authorities announced. Akin Warner, 27, formerly of Windsor, admitted Friday to two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and three counts of illegal sexual contact with a minor, along with several other charges in Tolland and Hartford counties, state prosecutors said. Investigators revealed Warner posed as a teenager to connect with minors online via Snapchat. In one case, he claimed to be 17 when he was 25, luring two underage victims to the Ellingt…

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News
Ex-Bridgeport Firefighter Found Dead Day Of Sexual Assault Sentencing Ex-Bridgeport Firefighter Found Dead Day Of Sexual Assault Sentencing
Ex-Bridgeport Firefighter Found Dead Day Of Sexual Assault Sentencing A former high-ranking fire official was found dead Friday, Jan. 17, after he failed to show up for his sentencing on a sexual assault conviction, authorities announced.  The body of Harold Clarke Sr., a 34-year veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department, was found using GPS after a court official contacted town police, authorities said.  Previous Report: High Ranking Bridgeport Fire Official Charged With Sexual Assault Clarke had been convicted last year of two counts of second-degree sexual assault and stood to face up to 20 years in prison during Friday's hearing, NBC Con…

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Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops
Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops A 26-year-old Connecticut man turned what should have been a routine traffic stop into a mountain of felony charges earlier this week after allegedly crashing into multiple police cars while carrying a large amount of drugs, authorities said. Vincent Simmons, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and is now facing multiple drug-related and traffic charges, police said. Officers patrolling Baldwin Street spotted Simmons sitting in a running vehicle with several visible violations, authorities said. When they approached to speak with him, Simmons allegedly threw the car into rever…

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