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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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News

Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck In Shelton Because It Annoyed Him: Police A Connecticut man horrifically beat a family member's kitten and left it to die in the cold in Fairfield County, then lied to cover it up, authorities said. Krzystof Bakota, age 47, of Shelton, is charged with first-degree animal abuse and was being held on a $25,000 bond, police said. Bakota was watching a kitten for a family member, but when they came to pick it up, he told them it had gotten out and was missing, Shelton Police said. Later on, they found the kitten's corpse in his backyard. Bakota told them that the cat was annoying him, so he slammed it against a table…

11/01/2024

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Stamford Police Say Police in Fairfield County have identified the two men involved in a motorcycle versus pedestrian crash earlier this week. Kevin Calle, age 28, of Stamford, was on his motorcycle driving westward on Tresser Boulevard at the intersection of Atlantic Street just before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said. He crashed into Lucas Honohan, a 24-year-old New York man, Stamford Police said. Original Report: 2 Hospitalized In Stamford Motorcycle V. Pedestrian Crash Paramedics took both men to Stamford Hospital, where Calle is listed in stable condition but with…

10/31/2024

Police & Fire

Woman Seen Speeding With Man On Car Hood In Wallingford, Leaving Him After He Fell Off: Police A 24-year-old Connecticut woman was caught on surveillance cameras speeding with a man holding onto her hood before he fell off, and she sped away, authorities said. Alexis Marie Rivera, of Wallingford in New Haven County, is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, and reckless driving, police said. The alleged incident happened on Oct. 8 after a 911 call reported a man lying on the pavement behind a bar, bleeding from his head, Wallingford Police said. Authorities did not release his name. Paramedics took him to a local hospital, but t…

10/31/2024

Sports

'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Friendship With Branford Man Ejected From World Series Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski was college friends with the Connecticut Yankees fan ejected from the World Series this week. The four-time Super Bowl champion said watching the 38-year-old rip the ball from the glove of a Dodger's outfielder was true to form to the man he knew. In a podcast interview with Bleacher Report, "Gronk" talked about his friendship with Austin Capobianco, the New Haven County man who gained infamy after he yanked the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Original Report: Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Bett…

10/31/2024

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday An East Boston woman this week collected her seven-figure check after winning the money playing the Massachusetts State Lottery, authorities said. Yoselinne Martinez won $1 million playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot," a $10 scratch-off game. Related: Bridgewater Woman Lands Massive Payday In Lottery Martinez chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she'll use that money to buy a home. Martinez bought the ticket in Newtown Food Market at 87 Medford St. in Charlestown. The store will get a $10,00 bonus for the s…

10/31/2024

Obituaries

Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business Police in Fairfield County have identified the 64-year-old Connecticut man killed in an industrial incident on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said. Gary Deleo was assisting a customer at D&D Industries at 124 Magee Ave. in Stamford when he was struck by a front-end loader, authorities said Thursday. Original Report: 64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck By Front-End Loader The driver, 28-year-old Jake Sangalli, cooperated with officers and remained at the scene of the crash, Stamford Police said. Paramedics rushed Deleo to Stamford Hospital, where he died o…

10/31/2024

Police & Fire

2 Men Hospitalized With Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries After Stamford Motorcycle Crash A 28-year-old Connecticut man and a 24-year-old pedestrian were both rushed to the hospital following a crash Wednesday evening, Oct. 30, according to authorities. Police said the 28-year-old was on a motorcycle driving west of Tresser Boulevard in Stamford around 7:45 p.m. when it crashed into the pedestrian. Authorities did not identify either of them. The impact ejected the motorcyclist from the bike, causing him serious injuries, Stamford Police said. He was taken to Stamford Hospital in serious condition. The pedestrian, a Massachusetts man, suffered life-threatening …

10/30/2024

Lifestyle

David Beckham Stops By Greenwich Pizzeria As Part Of Pizza Tour David Beckham and his 13-year-old daughter, Harper, went on a daddy-daughter pizza tour earlier this month with a stop off at one of Connecticut's most popular pizzerias. The 49-year-old former soccer star-turned-businessman didn't stop by Sally Apizza when he and Harper hit the town on Friday, Oct. 18, a brand synonymous with the Consitution State. Instead, the duo ate at Grigg's Pizza in Greenwich, according to People Magazine. David Beckham shares a pizza with daughter Harper at Grigg Street Pizza in Greenwich earlier this month. Instagram/David Beckham Grigg Str…

10/30/2024

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday A Bridgewater woman landed a seven-figure jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery this week. Beverly Colton won the $1 million prize in the lottery's “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot,” a $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: Winthrop Man Lands $1 Million Lottery Payday She chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Colton bought the ticket at Roche Bros at 233 Broad St. in Bridgewater. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

10/30/2024

Police & Fire

Teen Steals Car Used By Norwalk Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police A 17-year-old Connecticut boy stole a Crown Victoria car in Fairfield County and used it as part of a street takeover event, authorities said. The teen, who was not ID'd because of his age, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief in the first degree, Norwalk police said. The Norwalk Engineering Department used the 2010 Crown Victoria — the same model of cars police use —and it was last seen parked at city hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, authorities said. But on Saturday, Oct. 19, officers went to break up a street takeover and found the car in the middle of the…

10/30/2024

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