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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

News

'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu Found In New London County Backyard Flock A family flock in Connecticut has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, prompting state and federal health officials to step in to contain the spread. The affected flock, which included chickens, ducks, and peacocks, were family pets in New London County that came into close contact with wild waterfowl near a pond, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The virus was confirmed by tests on Wednesday, Jan. 15. While these were not commercial poultry, the virus is highly contagious among domestic birds and poses a signif…

01/17/2025

Police & Fire

Wethersfield Man Charged in $1.8M Medicaid Fraud Scheme With 1 Other: Feds Two Connecticut men, already under state scrutiny, are facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a $1.8 million Medicaid fraud scheme that spanned years and exploited critical health services, authorities said. Ramon Apellaniz, 39, of Middletown, and Suhail Aponte, 38, of Wethersfield, allegedly defrauded the Connecticut Medicaid program through Minds Cornerstone, a company claiming to provide therapy for children with autism, the US Attorney’s Office for Connecticut said. Authorities allege Apellaniz, using aliases such as “Kristopher Rockefeller,” managed the scheme even wh…

01/17/2025

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday A woman who won a $1 million jackpot is planning for her future with the Massachusetts State Lottery payout. Julia Da Rosa, of New Bedford, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7," a $5 scratch-off game. Related: Woman Who Won $1 Million In Lottery Wants To Buy 'Nice Lunch' With Prize Da Rosa chose the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she's planning to buy a home with the cash. She purchased the winning ticket at Petro Mart 2, 258 Orchard St. in New Bedford. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for…

01/17/2025

Police & Fire

$1M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Western Mass A trust has collected a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery. SKB 100 Trust of Quincy claimed the seven-figure prize after winning the payday playing the “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7,” a $5 scratch-off ticket. Related: Leominster Man Has Big Plans For $2.5 Million Lottery Payday The trust, represented by trustee David Spillane, opted to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. The winner's name was not announced. The winner bought the ticket at Honey Farms, 167 Daniel Shays Hwy. in Orange. The store will get a $10,0…

01/17/2025

Police & Fire

6 Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In New Britain Route 72 Rollover Crash Six people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after the car they were in went off the road, hit a guardrail, and rolled over, authorities said. The crash was reported just after 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, near Exit 2 on Route 72 West in New Britain. Connecticut State Police said the driver of a BMW SUV lost control of the vehicle and struck the guardrail. Troopers have not determined what caused the car to leave the roadway. Paramedics rushed all six people inside, ranging in age from 20 to 39 years old, to area hospitals with serious injuries. As of Friday, no updates on t…

01/17/2025

Police & Fire

Man Crashed Into By Willimantic Girl's Basketball Coach Also Facing Charges: Police A man who police say was intentionally run over by a Connecticut girls' basketball coach has been arrested for his alleged role in the altercation, which reportedly began during a game between two players. Jason Suprenant, 40, of Columbia, was charged this week with breach of peace and held on a $5,000 bond, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 11, at Horace Porter School in Columbia, involving Suprenant and Bryan Baez-Rivera, a 29-year-old girls' basketball coach from Willimantic. Original Report: Youth Basketball Coach Intentiona…

01/17/2025

Police & Fire

Doctor Charged With Raping Ex-Patients At Framingham Hospital A doctor who's been accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 women and several men in a lawsuit is now charged with raping two patients at a medical center in Framingham, authorities announced. Dr. Derrick Todd was charged with raping two women who were his patients, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. The assaults are alleged to have happened in December 2022 and June 2023 during medical examinations. The rheumatologist had previously worked at multiple locations, including the Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham and Brigham a…

01/16/2025

Police & Fire

Stafford Springs Man Killed In Somers Rollover Crash ID'd As 32-Year-Old A 32-year-old Connecticut man was killed this week in a rollover crash after leaving the road, authorities said. Paul Bowler, of Stafford Springs, died on Thursday, Jan. 16, when his car went off of Main Street in Somers around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, Connecticut State Police said. Bowler's car veered off the road, hit a mailbox, an embankment, and a tree before coming to a rest of its roof. Paramedics rushed him to Johnson Memorial Hospital, where he later died of his injuries, police said. It's unclear what caused Bowler to crash, but investigators urge any…

01/16/2025

News

CT Man Killed After Truck Leaves Route 8, Hits Tree In Winchester ID'd As 32-Year-Old A 32-year-old Connecticut man was killed after his truck crashed into a tree earlier this week, authorities said. Kenneth Lawrence Martin, of Naugatuck, died just after midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when he wrecked along Route 8 in Winchester, Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. It's unknown why Martin crashed. Police urge anyone with information or who witnessed the wreck to contact Trooper Derek Kareta at 860-626-1820 or Derek.Kareta@ct.gov.

01/16/2025

Police & Fire

Griswold Man Drunk, Carrying Loaded Gun During I-395 Crash: Police A Connecticut man with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit crashed this week on I-395 while carrying a loaded pistol, authorities said. William Bessette, 36, of Griswold, faces multiple charges, including operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and illegal possession of a firearm while intoxicated, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers found Bessette asleep behind the wheel early Wednesday, Jan. 15, near Exit 22 after his car crashed into a guardrail and became entangled in the wires, authorities said. When they woke him, Bessette reportedly believed he…

01/16/2025

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