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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.


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Police & Fire
CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police
CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after being found passed out behind the wheel of an SUV, blocking an off-ramp on I-95 in Groton and causing significant traffic delays, according to state police. Avi Patel, 25, of Waterford, is charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (second offense) and improper parking following the incident on Thursday evening, Jan. 23, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were called to the northbound off-ramp at Exit 88 just after 7 p.m. for reports of a gray Hyundai Santa Fe stopped in the middle of the …

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Stafford Man Lands $200K Jackpot In State Lottery Stafford Man Lands $200K Jackpot In State Lottery
Stafford Man Lands $200K Jackpot In State Lottery It's been a very lucky week for one Nutmegger after he scored a six-figure prize playing in the Connecticut State Lottery.  The winner, only identified as James L, won $200,000 on a Fast Play Big Bankroll ticket on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  Related: CT Woman Lands $1M Jackpot, Plans To Buy 'Nice Lunch' He bought the winning ticket at Eagle Mart, 2 Spring St., in Stafford Springs. 

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Police & Fire
Goshen Teen Driver Hit 137 MPH In Failed Attempt To Outrun Police: Cops Goshen Teen Driver Hit 137 MPH In Failed Attempt To Outrun Police: Cops
Goshen Teen Driver Hit 137 MPH In Failed Attempt To Outrun Police: Cops A Connecticut teenager is behind bars after leading New Hampshire State Troopers on a 30-mile high-speed chase that topped out at 137 mph, authorities said. Thomas C. Smart, 18, of Goshen, was clocked speeding 95 mph in a 55 mph zone on Monday, Jan. 20, on Route 16 in Dover. When troopers tried to stop his 2013 BMW 335xi, Smart hit the gas instead, leading police on a 15-minute pursuit that peaked at speeds nearing 140 mph, officials said. The chase ended near Milton, where police deployed spike strips. After running over them, Smart lost control of the car and crashed into a ditch, authori…

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New Britain Man, 73, Admits To Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Child: Feds New Britain Man, 73, Admits To Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Child: Feds
New Britain Man, 73, Admits To Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Child: Feds A 73-year-old Connecticut man admitted this week to filming himself sexually abusing a child and sharing it online, federal authorities said.  Orlando Guzman, of New Britain, pleaded guilty to child exploitation offenses stemming from his sexual abuse of a minor and sharing and receiving child sexual abuse material, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Investigators accused Guzman of using private groups online to upload and share photos and videos of child sexual abuse material. From February through August 2022, he reportedly uploaded cellphone videos of himself abusing a…

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Police & Fire
New Canaan Man Assaults Officer During Domestic Dispute: Police New Canaan Man Assaults Officer During Domestic Dispute: Police
New Canaan Man Assaults Officer During Domestic Dispute: Police A Fairfield County man is facing charges after allegedly shoving a police officer during a domestic disturbance earlier this week.  Rosyln Thomas Reed, 39, of New Canaan is charged with interfering with an officer, assault on a public safety official, and disorderly conduct, police said.  New Canaan police were called to a home around 8:30 Monday night, Jan. 13, to a report of a dispute. The homeowner told officers that Reed had shown up intoxicated, the report said.  Police attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Reed got upset and shoved one of the officers against a w…

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Police & Fire
23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford 23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford
23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford A 23-year-old woman was killed earlier this week after driving the wrong way on Route 5/15 northbound and colliding with an oncoming car, authorities said. Kelly Lynn Caldwell, 23, of Vernon, died following a crash around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, near Exit 90 on Route 5/15 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said. Kelly Lynn Caldwell Facebook/Kelly Lynn Caldwell It remains unclear why she entered the wrong side of the highway, but the crash is under investigation. The driver of the other car, a 31-year-old man from Hartford, suffered minor injuries. Both individuals were tak…

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Police & Fire
CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police
CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police A 19-year-old Fairfield County man is facing sexual abuse of a minor charges following an investigation by the Norwalk Police Department’s special victims unit. Bryan Flores-Calero, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 23, on two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, police said.  The charges stem from an incident reported on Nov. 21, 2024, when a family member came forward after learning a minor had been sexually abused, police said. Police located Flores-Calero during a traffic stop and arrested him, authorities confirmed. …

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Police & Fire
New Haven Robber Gets 4 Years In 'Coordinated, Brazen,' Violent Bank Heist: Feds New Haven Robber Gets 4 Years In 'Coordinated, Brazen,' Violent Bank Heist: Feds
New Haven Robber Gets 4 Years In 'Coordinated, Brazen,' Violent Bank Heist: Feds A Connecticut man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a meticulously planned and violent bank robbery that shocked Martha’s Vineyard. Romane Andre Clayton, 22, of New Haven, was sentenced in a Boston federal court after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting the November 2022 heist at Rockland Trust Bank in Tisbury, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Clayton was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. Federal prosecutors described a chilling robbery where bank employees were ambushed as they opened the building. …

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Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Shot For Throwing Snowballs At Car In Hartford: Report 12-Year-Old Shot For Throwing Snowballs At Car In Hartford: Report
12-Year-Old Shot For Throwing Snowballs At Car In Hartford: Report A 12-year-old boy had to be hospitalized this week after someone shot him for throwing a snowball at their car, NBC Connecticut reported.  The incident happened Wednesday night, Jan. 22, in the Capitol Avenue and Park Terrace area of Hartford around 7:15 p.m.  Police were called to the area and found the boy with gunshot wounds, the report continued. The 12-year-old and an 11-year-old had been throwing snowballs at cars when one circled the block after getting hit, chased the children, and fired at the older child, authorities said.  Paramedics took the kid to Conn…

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Drunk Driver Causes Hebron Power Outage, Route 66 Closure After Hitting Utility Pole: Cops Drunk Driver Causes Hebron Power Outage, Route 66 Closure After Hitting Utility Pole: Cops
Drunk Driver Causes Hebron Power Outage, Route 66 Closure After Hitting Utility Pole: Cops A single-car crash early Thursday morning snapped a utility pole in half, draped power lines across Route 66, and led to the arrest of a local driver for driving under the influence. Gabriel Brown, 26, of East Hampton, was driving a gray Ford Crown Victoria when he crashed into the utility pole around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, near 426 West Main St. in Hebron, Connecticut State Police said. The crash forced authorities to close the highway while crews worked to clear the scene. Brown told responding troopers he wasn’t injured, but officers quickly noticed signs of impairment, including …

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