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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.

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Traffic

Wreck Causing Major Delays In Meriden A crash with injuries is causing a major delay on I-691 West in Meriden for the evening commute on Thursday, March 6. The crash was reported around 4:45 p.m., forcing the state Department of Transportation to shut down Exit 1C to Route 15 North. This is causing massive delays and traffic snarls in the area. Traffic is being diverted off Exit 68. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid this area if possible. Police did not provide any information on the crash.

03/06/2025

Obituaries

Woman Killed In New Bedford Shooting Remembered For Her Forgiveness, Strength A fundraiser for a woman who was fatally shot earlier this week describes her as a kind and loving person who would always help those in need. Karina Martinez Ortiz, 32, of New Bedford, was found with gunshot wounds outside her apartment on Tuesday night, March 4, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call about a woman with serious injuries lying on Bolton Street around 6:30 p.m. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Police arrested Wilo Morales-Colon, 49, of New Bedford, on Thursday morning, charging him with her murder. A GoFundMe camp…

03/06/2025

Obituaries

Wallingford Rallies After Teen Dies: She Will 'Forever Shine In Our Hearts' A Connecticut community pulling together to help the family of a 19-year-old girl who died last week. Sophia Marie Pinto, of Wallingford, who is remembered for her big smile, bigger heart, and love of the beach, passed away following complications of an asthma attack on Feb. 28, her obituary said. Memorials have poured in on social media, with most touching on her ability to bring people together. Her family wrote she spent a lifetime honing that skill. She lived every moment to its fullest. She brought joy to everyone she met, forging friendships wherever she went with h…

03/06/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police A Connecticut gas station employee endured a terrifying armed robbery when the suspect held a gun to their head and stole $3,000 before being apprehended nearby, police said. Officers responded to Patriot Fuels on Boston Post Road after a masked man, wearing blue surgical gloves, allegedly pointed a black handgun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register. After securing the cash, the suspect fled on foot. Investigators, who were tracking similar crimes in Milford, noticed a white SUV — previously linked to other incidents — parked at the nearby Shoreline Motel. Officers loc…

03/06/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday A Massachusetts man looking to soothe a sweet tooth walked away with the state lottery's newest sweepstakes and a check for millions. Alfred LaRoche, of Amesbury, won the first "$2,500 a Week for Life," a $10 scratch-off game that launched last month. Related: Norfolk Lottery Winner Knows How He'll Spend $1 Million Payday LaRoche elected to take the lump sum payment of $2 million (before taxes) rather than the weekly payout. Carpenter by trade, Laroche told lottery officials he was out buying sugar when he decided to buy the ticket on a whim. He chose the ticket becaus…

03/06/2025

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital A pedestrian was taken to an area hospital after two vehicles crashed into them Thursday, March 6, in Meriden. Police say the crashes happened at the Cedar and Park Street intersection with one driver remaining at the scene while the other sped away, police said. Authorities are searching for that vehicle. The victim's condition was not released. There were no other injuries. This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.

03/06/2025

Police & Fire

Man Gets 4.5 Years After Admitting To Raping Child In Athol: DA A 22-year-old man was sentenced to four years to four and a half years in prison in the 2023 rape of a child, authorities announced Thursday, March 6. Anthony Rodriguez, of Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty to statutory rape of a child, assault and battery, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older, in the New Year's Day attack, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Rodriguez must register as a sex offender, undergo sex offender treatment, and serve five years of probation once he's released, the prosecutor said. Assistant District Atto…

03/06/2025

Lifestyle

No Joke: Kevin Hart Cancels Bridgeport Show Week Before Planned Gig Connecticut Kevin Hart fans hoping to catch his latest stand-up special are out of luck. The comedian and actor was scheduled to perform at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport on Wednesday, March 12, but he abruptly canceled the show a week before the show. Ticketmaster announced the cancellation of the "Acting My Age" tour stop on its website Wednesday. The company did not provide a reason. Ticket holders should receive refunds within two to three weeks, Ticketmaster said. The Bridgeport show was added to the end of Hart's tour in January. It's unclear how many…

03/06/2025

Police & Fire

Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On East Hartford Highway: Cops A Connecticut man told police he "intentionally" drove the wrong way on a highway after smoking marijuana earlier this week, authorities said. Joshua Halla, 26, of Wethersfield, was arrested Wednesday, March 5, around 8:30 p.m. after troopers stopped him on Route 15 in East Hartford, State Police said. Multiple people called 911 after Halla's SUV got onto Route 15 driving south in the northbound lanes. A trooper raced to the scene, blocked his path, and forced the driver onto the shoulder before anyone was hurt. Daily Voice When police got him out of the vehicle, Halla…

03/06/2025

Police & Fire

Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police A Connecticut man is accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour before crashing on I-95 and running away, while the other driver was hospitalized, authorities said. Matthew Perez, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested shortly after the crash and admitted to police that he fled following a hit-and-run in West Haven on Wednesday, March 5, Connecticut State Police said. Multiple 911 callers reported the crash near Exit 43 around 6:30 a.m., telling dispatchers that a driver was swerving through traffic at dangerous speeds before hitting another vehicle, police said. The other driver was transpo…

03/06/2025

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