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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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Schools
More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection' More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection'
More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection' A school district in Fairfield County said it is investigating after another round of posts on social media threatening violence. Bridgeport Public Schools announced on Monday, Sept. 23, that it had received more threats after receiving a round last week.  Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David said in an email to parents that the school system is working closely with police to investigate who sent this batch of threats.  Related: Connecticut Elementary School Swatted With Hoax Call Of Armed Intruder “We understand the concern this may cause and want to assure you that we are t…

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Schools
Vance Elementary School Off Lockdown Following Threatening Phone Call About Armed Intruder Vance Elementary School Off Lockdown Following Threatening Phone Call About Armed Intruder
Vance Elementary School Off Lockdown Following Threatening Phone Call About Armed Intruder Officials in Connecticut said there is no threat following a "swatting" call on Monday, Sept. 23, that claimed an armed intruder was inside an elementary school. It's part of a growing trend of hoax calls promising violence at schools.  Hartford County's Vance Elementary School in New Britain was forced to go into lockdown on Monday after a call was placed to the main office around 11 a.m., said Tony Gasper, superintendent of the Consolidated School District of New Britain in a message to parents, per NBC Connecticut.  Related: Dozens Of Connecticut Schools Have Received Th…

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Police & Fire
100+ Motorcycles Used In Illegal 'Takeover' Of I-95 In New Haven County To Film Stunts: Cops 100+ Motorcycles Used In Illegal 'Takeover' Of I-95 In New Haven County To Film Stunts: Cops
100+ Motorcycles Used In Illegal 'Takeover' Of I-95 In New Haven County To Film Stunts: Cops Police arrested two men after they allegedly took part in an illegal "takeover" of I-95 for several miles in Connecticut as they filmed more than 100 motorcycles performing tricks on the interstate and blocking traffic, authorities said.  New Haven County residents Shauna Puglia, age 26, of West Haven, and Ryley Lewis, age 26, of North Haven, were arrested following a cat-and-mouse exchange on I-95 South on Saturday, Sept. 21, around 11 a.m., Connecticut Police said.  Authorities received multiple 911 calls about scores of bikes driving erratically on I-95 near Exit 46 in New Have…

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Police & Fire
Wanted Man Found Hiding In Groton Home's Crawl Space After Crashing Stolen Car: Police Wanted Man Found Hiding In Groton Home's Crawl Space After Crashing Stolen Car: Police
Wanted Man Found Hiding In Groton Home's Crawl Space After Crashing Stolen Car: Police A man wanted out of New Hampshire was found hiding in a Connecticut home's crawl space after crashing a stolen car, police said.  Christopher Doleo, age 37, of Lowell, Massachusetts, faces a slew of felonies following his arrest on Sunday morning, Sept. 23, Groton Police said.  Police in the New London County town received a 911 call around 7:15 a.m. that said a car had crashed and rolled over near Esker Point Beach, 900 Groton Long Point Road.  Officers quickly found the car — a 2024 Kia Soul, which had been reported stolen out of Salem, New Hampshire, on its side…

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Obituaries
'We Don't Worry Alone': New Canaan High Promotes Mental Health Following Elliott Kropf's Death 'We Don't Worry Alone': New Canaan High Promotes Mental Health Following Elliott Kropf's Death
'We Don't Worry Alone': New Canaan High Promotes Mental Health Following Elliott Kropf's Death Leaders of a Connecticut school district announced a new effort to promote suicide prevention following the death of a 16-year-old Fairfield County high school senior.  Superintendent of New Canaan Public Schools Bryan D. Luizzi thanked parents and students in an email on Sunday, Sept. 22, for the outpouring of support following the sudden death of Elliott Kropf, a senior at New Canaan High School.  Related: Memorial Service Set For Elliott Kropf; Parents Have Request For Mourners Kropf was hit and killed by a train on Saturday, Sept. 14, around 11:30 p.m. at the Talmadge Hi…

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Sports
Shark-Attack Survivor To Silver Medalist: Darien Welcomes Ali Truwit Home With Townwide Event Shark-Attack Survivor To Silver Medalist: Darien Welcomes Ali Truwit Home With Townwide Event
Shark-Attack Survivor To Silver Medalist: Darien Welcomes Ali Truwit Home With Townwide Event Ali Truwit will return home to Connecticut to a hero's welcome after winning two silver medals in swimming at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.  Truwit, 24, who broke the American records in the 100-meter backstroke and 400-meter freestyle, on her way to the podium, will return home to Darien on Monday, Sept. 23, to a ceremony at Grove Street Plaza at 4 p.m., the town announced.  Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky will be on hand to proclaim Sept. 23, 2024, as "Ali Truwit Day."  View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Police & Fire
Enfield Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp in Windsor, Crashes Into Tree Enfield Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp in Windsor, Crashes Into Tree
Enfield Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp in Windsor, Crashes Into Tree A 37-year-old Connecticut man was killed Sunday morning, Sept. 22, after his car careened into a tree along I-91 in Hartford County, police said.  Daniel Adam Jeannotte, of Enfield, died around 2:30 a.m. when his vehicle veered off of the Exit 40 off-ramp in Windsor, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear why, but Jeannotte's car went off the left side of the off-ramp, over the shoulder, and crashed into a tree, authorities said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Trooper DeMaio at (860) 534-1098 …

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News
Police Searching For Norwalk Man Missing More Than Week Police Searching For Norwalk Man Missing More Than Week
Police Searching For Norwalk Man Missing More Than Week A 72-year-old Connecticut man has been missing for more than a week, and police are asking the public to help find him.  Fairfield County resident Earl Sebastian, of Norwalk, left his home on Tuesday, Sept. 10, around 8:30 a.m. to catch a train but never returned.  Police describe him as 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 180 pounds.  Investigators ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Detective Taylor and Sergeant Lee Young at lyoung@norwalkct.gov or 203-854-3024 or the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111. 

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Sports
Tufts U. Lacrosse Players Remain Hospitalized Days After Practice With Navy SEAL Trainee Tufts U. Lacrosse Players Remain Hospitalized Days After Practice With Navy SEAL Trainee
Tufts U. Lacrosse Players Remain Hospitalized Days After Practice With Navy SEAL Trainee Several members of a Massachusetts university lacrosse team are hospitalized after falling ill with a rare muscle-destroying illness after a practice with a Navy SEAL trainee.  Twelve members of the Tufts University men's lacrosse team were taken to an area hospital and treated for rhabdomyolysis, according to the school's spokesperson. Five remained hospitalized on Friday,  Sept. 20. Rhabdomyolysis is a "rare muscle injury where your muscles break down. This is a life-threatening condition that can happen after an injury or excessive exercise without rest," the Cleveland Clinic s…

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Schools
These New Haven County Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists These New Haven County Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
These New Haven County Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Several talented high school seniors in Connecticut have been recognized for their impressive achievements by being named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.  Those who earned this title join more than 16,000 other students across the country also named as semifinalists after earning high marks on the Preliminary SAT during their junior year.  Each semifinalist must fulfill requirements to advance to the finalist level, including submitting an application including information about their academic record, school and extracurricular activities, leadership abilities, work, hon…

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