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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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Guilty: Out-Of-State Man Sent Nude Photos To Burlington County Child, Jury Finds Guilty: Out-Of-State Man Sent Nude Photos To Burlington County Child, Jury Finds
Guilty: Out-Of-State Man Sent Nude Photos To Burlington County Child, Jury Finds A 33-year-old Massachusetts man has been convicted of exchanging nude photos of himself with an underage girl in Burlington County, authorities announced.  Andrew J. Hall, of Warren, MA, was found guilty by a jury last month of endangering the welfare of a child, providing obscene material to a minor, and two counts of criminal sexual contact, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said.  Police began investigating Hall in September 2022 after the victim and her parents spoke to authorities about the messages.  Authorities said Hall reached out to the girl on a socia…

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Police & Fire
Naugatuck Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ Naugatuck Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ
Naugatuck Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ A registered sex offender in Connecticut admitted to child porn charges this week and faces potentially decades in prison, federal authorities announced.  Travis Tilley, 41, of Naugatuck, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material on Thursday, March 6, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  He was convicted of similar charges in 2019 in state court and released in 2022, records show.  Tilley was serving 15 years probation, and during an unannounced visit to his home, his probation officer seized his laptop and found more of the offending material, the federal…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police A man accused of carjacking a Connecticut couple — driving off with one of the victims still inside — was captured earlier this week, police said. Michael Maldonado, 27, of Norwalk, was arrested Thursday, March 6, and charged with carjacking, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, motor vehicle theft, and violating a protective order, police said. The victims told police they were sitting in a car on Burwell Street in Norwalk on Nov. 17, 2024, when a man approached and smashed the window. One victim jumped out, but the other remained in the backseat as the suspect drove away, authorities sa…

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Police & Fire
Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police
Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police A 73-year-old Connecticut man is recovering after being hit by two cars while crossing the street earlier this week. One of the drivers stayed to help, but the other allegedly sped away and was later caught, police said. Diego Mosqura-Garcia, 31, of Meriden, was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with evading responsibility in a crash causing serious injury, driving with a suspended license, and failing to exercise due care near a pedestrian, police said. Maurice Carrier was legally crossing Pratt and Cedar Streets in Meriden around noon Thursday when a blue Ford Explorer hit him and …

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Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police
Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police A Connecticut man was busted after police say he tried to lure two young girls — ages 10 and 11 — from a store to his car by offering them cash. A distinctive decal on his vehicle ultimately helped police solve the case nearly two months later. Robert Darche, 66, of Bristol, was arrested on Friday, March 7, on a charge of attempted kidnapping, Bristol police said. Investigators allege Darche approached the two girls at the Dollar Store on Jan. 11 after they left their parents' side to look at toys. He showed them money and told them to follow him to his car. The girls ran away in fear…

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Police & Fire
Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire
Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire A Connecticut bistro was gutted in a fast-moving fire early Friday morning, March 7, and other businesses were damaged before firefighters could put it out, authorities said. Stamford firefighters responded to Bedford Street around 4:45 a.m. and found smoke pouring from Chez Vous Bistro, a popular French restaurant on the corner of Spring Street. Flames licked the walls and burned through the ceiling of the building, which is home to multiple businesses. Stamford Fire Department Stamford crews called for reinforcements in the four-alarm fire, and more than 50 firefighters battled the blaz…

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Police & Fire
Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police
Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week, and police seized his weapons after he allegedly sent an online threat about area schools, authorities said. Colby Kordas, 23, of Canton, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after a woman saw a Snapchat post from him featuring a man holding a black-and-green rifle with the caption, "Schools better beware," Connecticut State Police said.  The message said he was in Waterbury. When troopers tracked Kordas down, he admitted to investigators that he took the photo of his friend holding the gun and made the social media post, but he said he nev…

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Obituaries
Meriden Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash Meriden Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash
Meriden Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash Police have identified the man who was killed this week after he was ejected from a vehicle that struck a guardrail. Manuel Goncalves, 62, of Meriden, died on Thursday afternoon, March 6, after crashing his SUV on Route 15 in Meriden, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers were called to Route 15 just before North Broad Street in Meriden around 4:30 p.m. after Goncalves' Suburban veered across a lane of traffic and into the center median to hit the guardrail. He was thrown from the SUV, authorities said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  It's unclear why he…

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Obituaries
Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old
Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old Police in Connecticut announced they have found the body of a Long Island, New York, woman who'd been reported missing days earlier in a Fairfield County river.  The body of Paige Fannon, 35, of West Islip, New York, was located in Norwalk on Thursday afternoon, March 6, police said.  A visitor to Schenck's Island in Wilton called police earlier that day after finding clothing and other personal items on the bank of the Norwalk River. The water was rushing and higher than normal from recent heavy rains.   Police using a UAV found Fannon's body in the water near&nbs…

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Traffic
Wreck Causing Major Delays In Meriden Wreck Causing Major Delays In Meriden
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. 

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