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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.

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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Police & Fire
'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker 'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker
'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker A social worker who was attacked by a convicted rapist and murderer said she has lived in fear for nearly a decade since that beating. However, she refuses to let it define her life.  Philip Chism, 25, of Danvers, admitted on Friday, April 26, to attempted murder, assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon (cinder block), and kidnapping, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced.  The attack happened in 2015 when Chism was on trial for the rape and murder of this Danvers High School algebra teacher Colleen Ritzer a year earlier, the prosecutor said. C…

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Oxford Man Coerced Multiple Children Into Making Child Porn: Feds Oxford Man Coerced Multiple Children Into Making Child Porn: Feds
Oxford Man Coerced Multiple Children Into Making Child Porn: Feds A 41-year-old Worcester County man is accused of multiple sex crimes against children, including coercing several into producing child sexual assault material, authorities announced on Friday, April 26.  Michael Lamountain, of Oxford, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, one count of sex trafficking of a minor, and four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  He was previously arrested and charged in February with a Rhode Island man for filming their assault of an underage girl. He has remained in custod…

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35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Greenfield Slaying 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Greenfield Slaying
35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Greenfield Slaying A 35-year-old Berkshire County man has been identified as the body found dead inside a home in Greenfield on Monday, April 22, authorities announced.  Christopher Hairston, lastly of Pittsfield, was found inside the apartment on Chapman Street after neighbors called police to report a disgusting smell coming from inside, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. It's unclear how long he had been dead before he was located.  Original Report: Mass Man Accused Of Murder Arrested At New York Airport Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, who used to live at that apartment, was arrest…

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Ex-Postal Employee In Revere, Melrose Stole Cash From Mail, Created Fake Money Orders: Feds Ex-Postal Employee In Revere, Melrose Stole Cash From Mail, Created Fake Money Orders: Feds
Ex-Postal Employee In Revere, Melrose Stole Cash From Mail, Created Fake Money Orders: Feds A 36-year-old former postal clerk has been arrested and charged with stealing hundreds of pieces of mail containing cash, checks, and gift cards and generating fake money orders worth more than $8,000 in total, authorities said.  Michael Murray, of Lynn, was arrested Friday morning, April 26, and charged with one count of theft of mail matter by an employee and one count of theft of government money, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Murray worked at the Beach Street Post Office in Revere and the Melrose Post Office from September 2022 until July 2023. During that…

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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen Thursday, April 25, was a lucky day for one Bay Stater as they won $100,000 in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The "Mass Cash" ticket was sold in Methuen at Howe Street Superette at 163 Howe Street. The store will receive a bonus for the sale.  The winner got all five numbers correct in the nightly "Mass Cash" drawing. Those are: 7, 8, 14, 32, 34.  The winner's name was not released.  They are one of 512 people who won $650 or more in the state lottery on Thursday. Click here to see a full list of winners. 

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$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Bought In Medway $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Bought In Medway
$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Bought In Medway A player from Medway has won $1 million in the Powerball lottery.  The AED Nominee Trust claimed on Thursday, April 25, the seven-figure prize from the April 3 drawing. The jackpot topped $1.08 billion.  Related: Meet The Man Who's Won The Lottery More Than 50 Times The ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms at 41 Milford St. in Medway. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. The winner's name will not be released since they created a trust to pick up the winning tickets. It's unclear if they took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) or the annu…

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Police & Fire
Lawrence Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Lawrence Man Charged With Fatal Shooting
Lawrence Man Charged With Fatal Shooting A 28-year-old Lawrence man was charged with a shooting on Wednesday, April 24, where a man was rushed to the hospital and later died of his wounds, police said.  Jason Rivera, 28 of Lawrence, has been charged with murder and is being held without bail, the Essex County District Attorney said.  Police were called to the Margin Street area Wednesday night where they found a man bleeding from a gunshot wound.  Paramedics rushed him to a local hospital and then later to a Boston hospital, where he died of his injuries.  Police have not released the man's name.  Inves…

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Probation For Ex-South Boston Dog Trainer Accused Of Animal Cruelty: DA Probation For Ex-South Boston Dog Trainer Accused Of Animal Cruelty: DA
Probation For Ex-South Boston Dog Trainer Accused Of Animal Cruelty: DA A former Burlington firefighter who ran a dog training and boarding business was given probation after he declined to fight the charges of animal abuse made against him, authorities said.  Tyler Falconer, 31, pleaded to a continuance without a finding on two counts of animal cruelty by a custodian and was given two years probation, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. He must complete an animal rehabilitative curriculum and cannot own any animals for three years.  Falconer ran Falco K9, a dog training and boarding operation in South Boston. On three occasions, owners sa…

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Oily Rags Sparked 3-Alarm Newton House Fire: Investigators Oily Rags Sparked 3-Alarm Newton House Fire: Investigators
Oily Rags Sparked 3-Alarm Newton House Fire: Investigators Investigators believe the blaze that torched an unoccupied home in Newton on Wednesday, April 24, began when a container of oily rags burst into flames.  Newtown firefighters were called to the 8 Central Ave. home at 11:30 a.m. after neighbors spotted smoking coming from the 2-and-a-half-story wood-framed home, the State Fire Marshal's Office said. Fire crews found heavy fire on the upper floor and quickly escalated the blaze to three alarms.  It took hours before firefighters were able to put out the fire.  No one was injured.  An investigation found that the blaze be…

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Pittsfield Man Drove Child Across State Lines For Sex: Feds Pittsfield Man Drove Child Across State Lines For Sex: Feds
Pittsfield Man Drove Child Across State Lines For Sex: Feds A 50-year-old Berkshire County man is accused of driving a minor to have sex, authorities said.  Paul Newton-Irelan is charged with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Newton-Irelan allegedly drove the minor to New York and Massachusetts on Nov. 26, 2023, as part of a scheme for sex, authorities said. He told police he thought the girl was 18, but she was 11 years old, reports said.  According to federal sentencing guidelines, he faces a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted followed …

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