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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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Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow Raves Over Sally's Apizza, Fair Haven Oyster Co.: 'Surpasses The Hype' Gwyneth Paltrow Raves Over Sally's Apizza, Fair Haven Oyster Co.: 'Surpasses The Hype'
Gwyneth Paltrow Raves Over Sally's Apizza, Fair Haven Oyster Co.: 'Surpasses The Hype' Actress and Goop Founder Gwyneth Paltrow posted a (belated) food tour of her recent trip to Connecticut, and the A-lister said a famed Connecticut pizzeria "surpasses the hype" and raved about a stop at a local oyster company.  Paltrow was in New Haven last month dropping off her stepson at Yale, according to Page Six, and during her visit, she hit up two of New Haven's most famed restaurants: Sally's Aspizza and Fair Haven Oyster Co. Paltrow, a former New York resident who lived in the Northern Westchester hamlet of Waccabuc in Lewisboro, uploaded a "(A very delayed) College Drop…

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News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Man Prepares For Kids' Future With Winnings $1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Man Prepares For Kids' Future With Winnings
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Man Prepares For Kids' Future With Winnings An Everett man said he wants to fund his children's education with the $1 million Massachusetts State Lottery jackpot he won earlier this month.  Pedro Chacon, a truck driver and father of three, won the seven-figure sum playing the “$1,000,000 Winning 7,” a $5 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Marlborough Man Wins $2M Lottery Jackpot Chacon chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at Fine Mart Convenience at 180 Ferry St. in Everett. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Police & Fire
Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From Darien Home: Police Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From Darien Home: Police
Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From Darien Home: Police The crime was coming from inside the house. Allegedly.  A 27-year-old Connecticut woman is accused of ripping off a Fairfield County family for more than $35,000 in stolen items and money illegally charged on their credit card, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Brigid Stanley, of Stamford, is charged with first-degree theft, illegal taking of a payment card, spending more than $500 on a revoked payment card, first-degree identity theft, and third-degree forgery, her arrest report shows. The client called Darien Police earlier this summer to report that $19,546.54 …

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Police & Fire
Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At Meriden Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At Meriden Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police
Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At Meriden Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police A woman waiting on a train at a Connecticut train station earlier this week said a man she did not know grabbed her from behind, slammed her to the ground, and choked her unconscious without warning or provocation, authorities said.  The alleged New Haven County attack happened on Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 8:15 p.m. at the Meriden Train Station, Connecticut State Police said.  The woman said she did not recognize the man, but shortly after noticing him, he approached and pounced on her. The last thing she remembered was losing consciousness as she couldn't lift herself from bene…

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Have You Seen Me?: Police Searching For 72-Year-Old Norwalk Man Who Vanished From Home Have You Seen Me?: Police Searching For 72-Year-Old Norwalk Man Who Vanished From Home
Have You Seen Me?: Police Searching For 72-Year-Old Norwalk Man Who Vanished From Home Police in Connecticut are asking for help finding a 72-year-old man who vanished earlier this week without a trace, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Earl Sebastian, of Norwalk, was last seen at his home on Monday night, Sept. 9. When someone checked on him at his Grandview Avenue home Wednesday morning, Sept 11, Sebastian was gone, Norwalk police said.  Authorities issued a Silver Alert to help gain resources to help in the search. Sebastian is 6 feet and 1 inch tall. He usually takes the bus to get around. He also does not have a cell phone or credit card, which…

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Police & Fire
Child Porn Found In Home Of Naugatuck Man Who Filmed Himself Kissing Kid: Police Child Porn Found In Home Of Naugatuck Man Who Filmed Himself Kissing Kid: Police
Child Porn Found In Home Of Naugatuck Man Who Filmed Himself Kissing Kid: Police A Connecticut man who police arrested last year after he allegedly posted a video of himself kissing a child as part of a "social media trend" is facing more charges after police searched his New Haven County home. William L. Gordon, age 45, of Naugatuck, first came to the authorities' attention in Oct. 2023, when he posted a video on social media of him kissing a 10-year-old, Naugatuck Police said. He told investigators that it was a trend on social media, officers said. Gordon was arrested a second time on Thursday, Sept. 13, after police searched his computer and cell phone and found chi…

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Newly Minted Multi-Millionaire: Marlborough Man Wins $2M Jackpot Newly Minted Multi-Millionaire: Marlborough Man Wins $2M Jackpot
Newly Minted Multi-Millionaire: Marlborough Man Wins $2M Jackpot A Marlborough man who won $2 million in the lottery says he knows how he'll spend the cash.  Leandro DeJesus, of Marlborough, won the jackpot playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword," a $10 scratch-off ticket.  DeJesus took the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he would use the money to help his family and purchase a home.  DeJesus bought the winning ticket at Post Road Pantry Convenience at 21 Boston Post Road E. in Marlborough. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide: Man Forces Way Into Ansonia Home To Shoot Ex-Wife, Kill Himself, Police Say Murder-Suicide: Man Forces Way Into Ansonia Home To Shoot Ex-Wife, Kill Himself, Police Say
Murder-Suicide: Man Forces Way Into Ansonia Home To Shoot Ex-Wife, Kill Himself, Police Say Police believe that a 47-year-old Connecticut man forced his way into a New Haven County home on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, and fatally shot his ex-wife before he turned the gun on himself. New Haven resident Miguelina Lebron, age 45, of Ansonia, was found shot repeatedly at her home on Westfield Avenue, Ansonia police said. Nearby lay the body of her ex-husband Yanis Tavarez, of Bridgeport, with a gunshot wound to the head.  Police were called to the home around 5 a.m. after receiving a 911 call. When they arrived they found the bodies.  An initial investigation shows that…

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Police & Fire
Shooting Threats Made Against Crosby High, Another School Shooting Threats Made Against Crosby High, Another School
Shooting Threats Made Against Crosby High, Another School Shortly after police in Connecticut arrested a 15-year-old after accusing him of making a hoax shooting threat against a high school in New Haven County, officers received another message of violence, authorities said.  The teenager is accused of making a social media post around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that claimed there would be a shooting at Crosby High School in Waterbury, police said.  The threat was determined to be a hoax, and authorities charged the 15-year-old with disturbing the peace in the second degree and second-degree threatening, Waterbury Police said.&…

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Police & Fire
Police Investigating 2 Suspicious Deaths In Ansonia Police Investigating 2 Suspicious Deaths In Ansonia
Police Investigating 2 Suspicious Deaths In Ansonia Police in New Haven County say they found two dead bodies on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, and are searching for what killed them, authorities said.  Police in Ansonia were called to the 100 block of Westfield Ave., where the bodies were located. Officers do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community.  Investigators have closed off a portion of Westfield Avenue from Jackson Street to Burton Street until they clear the crime scene.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates. 

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