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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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Business

Pouring Their Last: Husband, Wife Simsbury Tavern Owners Retire After 16 Years Of Service After 16 years at the helm of one of Connecticut’s most popular and unique taverns, Old Well Tavern owners Frank Cardoso and Erika Lange have announced their retirement, marking the end of an era. The couple, who built the pub into a staple of the Simsbury community, shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post reflecting on their journey filled with unforgettable memories and deep community connections. However, this is not the end of the storied Old Well Tavern — new owners will reopen the 20 Tariffville Road establishment on Jan. 10. Hello Old Well Faithful! This is a difficul…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Child Porn Found At Ex-South Windsor Elementary School Employee's At Home: Police A 29-year-old former elementary school paraprofessional in Connecticut has been arrested after police say they found child sexual abuse material at his home. Eric J. LeClair, of South Windsor, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 28, after he turned himself in to police following a months-long investigation, authorities said. The investigation began in June after the private messaging app Kik Messenger alerted the Connecticut Center for Digital Investigations about a user suspected of accessing child sexual abuse material. Investigators traced the IP address to LeClair's South Windsor home,…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

New London Man Driving 108 MPH In Marlborough 65 Zone Had Suspended License: Cops A Connecticut man with a suspended driver's license was caught speeding at more than 100 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone in the middle of an afternoon last week, authorities said. Andujar Escarraman, 20, of New London, was clocked at 108 mph on Route 2 in Marlborough around 3:13 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers spotted the BMW near Exit 13. When police pulled him over, Escarraman said he was in a rush to get home, authorities said. Escarraman eventually made it home, but it took several extra hours because he was arrested after police learned his license was…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Canton Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted' A speeding Connecticut driver and their passenger narrowly avoided catastrophe over the weekend when the truck they were in crashed into a river, authorities said. Canton Police Chief Christopher Arciero said the wreck happened just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 29, after a speeding truck careened off Torrington Avenue and into the Farmington River. Both people inside were able to climb out of the crashed truck before authorities arrived. Arciero noted that the outcome could have been much worse. "Tragedy averted, frankly," he told the Daily Voice. Late last night Fire &a…

12/30/2024

Obituaries

60-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Burlington Fire Despite Responder's Heroic Actions A 60-year-old man who was pulled from a burning Massachusetts home over the weekend died of his injuries, authorities said. Paul Spencer, of Burlington, was found unconscious inside a burning home on Evelyn Street just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, officials said. Authorities were alerted to the fire after a passerby called 911. Responders arrived to find intense flames shooting from the roof and heavy smoke spilling into the early morning air. A Burlington police officer braved those conditions to pull Spencer out, authorities said. However, despite the efforts of first responders and…

12/30/2024

Obituaries

56-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Danbury Christmas Eve Crash Authorities have identified the Connecticut man who was killed as he walked along a road on Christmas Eve. Felix Saquinaula, 56, of Danbury, was walking in the area of Main and Liberty Streets in Danbury when a car crashed into him around 9:15 p.m., authorities said. Paramedics rushed him to Danbury Hospital, where he later died of his wounds. Related: Danbury Police Asking Public To Help ID Car In Hit And Run Crash Danbury police said the driver who hit him remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. According to his obituary, Saquinaula's funeral w…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Woman Killed, 3 Hurt in Waterbury Crash; Police Search for Jeep That Fled Scene A three-car Connecticut crash has left one woman dead and three others seriously injured in Waterbury, sparking an urgent search for a Jeep that fled the scene, authorities said. Police responded to 434 Baldwin St. in Waterbury just before 3:15 a.m. on Sunday for a crash involving a 2013 Dodge Dart, a 2018 Ford EcoSport, and a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. By the time officers arrived, those inside the Jeep had fled the scene and remained unidentified. Andrea Sherman, 46, of Waterbury, was a passenger in the Dodge Dart and sustained serious injuries in the crash before being pronounced dead at…

12/29/2024

Real Estate

Mary Tyler Moore's New England Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market A nearly 125-year-old Connecticut mansion, once owned by one of TV's most enduring and important stars, remains unsold after more than a year on the market. The estate combines old-world charm with modern amenities chosen by a woman "who could turn the world on with her smile." The 13,000-square-foot Georgian colonial in Fairfield County, located at 10 Cliffdale Road in Greenwich, sits on seven acres of rolling hills and was once owned by the late Mary Tyler Moore and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. Mary Tyler Moore's former Greenwich mansion features a door as red as her h…

12/28/2024

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Has Big Plans For Major Win A Malden man had a very lucky week playing the Massachusetts State Lottery. Andrew Carr won $1 million playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Money" game, a $10 scratch-off ticket. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He plans to invest that money for his future. Carr bought the ticket at Dandea’s Superette at 790 Main St. in Malden. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

12/28/2024

News

'It's Chaos': 2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Them During North Haven Street Takeover Two suspected spectators of a Connecticut street takeover were hospitalized after a car performing doughnuts in the street crashed into them, video of the incident shows. Related: Teen Steals City Car To Use In Street Takeover In Norwalk North Haven police released video of the crash, which occurred early Saturday, Dec. 28, on Montowese Avenue at the I-91 North on-ramp intersection. Authorities were called to the scene, but the crowd dispersed before officers arrived. A short time later, an area hospital contacted police to report that two men in their 20s had been injured after being hit b…

12/28/2024

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