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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. 

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Schools
These Greenwich Teens May Be The Future Of Filmmaking, But You Can Watch Their Work Now These Greenwich Teens May Be The Future Of Filmmaking, But You Can Watch Their Work Now
These Greenwich Teens May Be The Future Of Filmmaking, But You Can Watch Their Work Now A group of talented teenagers will soon accomplish a feat that all filmmakers aspire to but few reach: having their films shown in one of the busiest movie theaters in the country.  Nine students from Sacred Heart Greenwich were chosen to screen their short films as part of the 12th annual All-American High School Film Festival. Their movies were picked from thousands of submissions to make it to the finals.  Their movies will be shown at AMC Empire 25 Theatre in Times Square on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 as part of the prestigious festival.  Click here f…

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Police & Fire
14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition 14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition
14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition A 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was in an SUV that crashed into a tree in New London County early Monday morning, Oct. 14, has died, police said. His 17-year-old older brother and two other teens remain in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Carson Wilson, of Groton, was in a Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road around 1:20 a.m. and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said.  His older brother Skyler Wilson along with Kais Shiman, of Mystic, and Alex Quilter, of Groton, were also in the SUV. It's unclear …

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Police & Fire
Arsonist Torches $1M Worth Of Vehicles In Secluded Farmington Construction Yard Arsonist Torches $1M Worth Of Vehicles In Secluded Farmington Construction Yard
Arsonist Torches $1M Worth Of Vehicles In Secluded Farmington Construction Yard Connecticut State Police are asking for the public's help to track down an arsonist who caused $1 million in damages after they torched construction equipment in Hartford County.  Hammonasset Construction told police that someone set ablaze several vehicles parked in a secluded construction yard near exit 39A on I-84 in Farmington, authorities said.  The company said the fire happened over the weekend, Oct. 12-13.  Investigators said the fires would have been visible from both sides of the interstate. They ask anyone who saw the fire or has information on who set i…

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Police & Fire
Wanted Man Lured Child Into His Truck Outside Of Waterbury Park, Sexually Assaulted Her: Police Wanted Man Lured Child Into His Truck Outside Of Waterbury Park, Sexually Assaulted Her: Police
Wanted Man Lured Child Into His Truck Outside Of Waterbury Park, Sexually Assaulted Her: Police Police say a Connecticut man kidnapped a child younger than 13 from a New Haven playground and sexually assaulted her in his truck.  Michael Dewitt, age 45, of Seymour, faces multiple felonies from the alleged incident and is being held on a $1.25 million bond, Waterbury Police said.  The girl told police that she was playing at Fulton Park on Wednesday, Oct. 9, around 7 p.m. when a man, later identified as Dewitt, lured her into his truck, where he sexually assaulted her, authorities said. The girl fought her way free and ran to get help.  Police said she was not physically…

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Police & Fire
Man Who Attacked New Haven Jogger Linked To 2018 Sexual Assault In Same Area: Police Man Who Attacked New Haven Jogger Linked To 2018 Sexual Assault In Same Area: Police
Man Who Attacked New Haven Jogger Linked To 2018 Sexual Assault In Same Area: Police Police have arrested a Connecticut man nearly a year after investigators say he grabbed a jogger in New Haven County, shoved her into the woods, and attacked her at gunpoint. That investigation helped link him to a sexual assault that happened six years ago, police said.  Crisleonel Cruzado, age 25, of New Haven, was arrested last week and charged with unlawful restraint, assault in the second degree, reckless endangerment, and breach of the peace, authorities said.  A 38-year-old woman told police that just after 6 a.m. on Oct. 12, 2023, she was running in the area of Yale and Ed…

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Police & Fire
4 People In Critical Condition After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Groton 4 People In Critical Condition After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Groton
4 People In Critical Condition After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Groton Update: Police announced that a 14-year-old boy who was in the SUV has died. His older brother and two others remain in critical condition. Click here for more information.  Original: Connecticut first responders had to cut four people out of an SUV and rush them to an area hospital in critical condition after it crashed into a tree in New London County, authorities said.  Groton Police were called to Fishtown Road around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, after a 2012 Toyota 4Runner crashed into a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, officials said.  An initial invest…

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Lifestyle
'Divine' Show Shot In CT With Hollywood Legend Ready For Its Debut 'Divine' Show Shot In CT With Hollywood Legend Ready For Its Debut
'Divine' Show Shot In CT With Hollywood Legend Ready For Its Debut It's a show about spreading grace with a famous face and a familiar place. That's the pitch for the new season of "Divine Renovation, Destination: New England," a home renovation show filmed entirely in northwestern Connecticut. The first episode will premiere on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 a.m. on Fox 61 in Hartford and will air each Saturday for four more weeks.  The episodes are also currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Roku, among other platforms. The first season, filmed in North Carolina, can also be viewed on those streamers. Erik Estrada, of "CHiPs" fame, will host t…

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News
2 Killed In Fiery Crash After Car Careens Into Tree In Burlington 2 Killed In Fiery Crash After Car Careens Into Tree In Burlington
2 Killed In Fiery Crash After Car Careens Into Tree In Burlington Two people were killed this weekend in a fiery car crash in Hartford County, authorities said.  A Ford Taurus crashed near 61 Johnnycake Mountain Road in Burlington just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, Connecticut State Police said.  The Ford veered onto the shoulder of the road for an unknown reason before hitting a mailbox and being launched into a tree, police said. The car burst into flames, killing the passenger and driver.  Police have not released their names as they notify their next of kin.  The crash remains under investigation.  Officials ask anyon…

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours
Firefighters Battle Ramsey House Fire For 4 Hours A three-alarm fire tore through a home in Bergen County Saturday night, Oct. 12, authorities said.  A 911 call brought firefighters rushing to 4 Carriage Lane in Ramsey around 10 p.m.  When crews arrived, they found flames erupting from the first and second floors as well as the attic, Ramsay firefighters said.  Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze, and it took them four hours to put out the flames, Ramsey firefighters said.  Last night, Ramsey volunteers responded to a reported structure fire within the borough. First arriving crews were met... Posted …

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Obituaries
Semi-Pro Football Player Killed In Rollover Crash On I-91 In Rocky Hill Semi-Pro Football Player Killed In Rollover Crash On I-91 In Rocky Hill
Semi-Pro Football Player Killed In Rollover Crash On I-91 In Rocky Hill A 22-year-old man who was a star running back for a Connecticut semi-pro football team was killed after crashing his car on I-91 in Hartford County, authorities said.  Davian Andrew Pallotto, of Prospect in New Haven County, died after he rolled his 2007 Cadillac CTS around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, Connecticut State Police said.  Pallotto was driving north on I-91 when he veered across a lane of traffic onto a grassy median, where the car lost control near Exit 23 and began to tumble, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Pallotto played running …

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