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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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Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report
Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report Authorities in Belize have determined the cause of death for three Massachusetts women who were found dead inside a luxury hotel earlier this month. An autopsy revealed blood in the women's lungs, CBS Boston reported. Police are still investigating what led up to their deaths. The next step is a toxicology report and testing of tissue samples, which could take up to a month for results. Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all from Revere and in their mid-20s — had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Sat…

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Police & Fire
New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police
New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police A 63-year-old man remains hospitalized with severe injuries months after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a busy New Haven intersection, police say. Now, authorities have arrested the woman they say was behind the wheel when it happened. Jamira Perry, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 26, following an extensive investigation into the November crash at Chapel and Temple streets, New Haven police said. She now faces multiple charges, including Evading Responsibility Resulting in Serious Injury, Assault 3rd of an Elderly Person, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License. Authorities sa…

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Police & Fire
Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn
Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn Ansonia police are asking for the public's help to track down a missing 55-year-old woman.  Blanche Bailey was last heard from Thursday morning, Feb. 27, where she made comments about harming herself, causing police to issue a Silver Alert.  Bailey is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Ansonia police ask anyone with information on Bailey's whereabouts to contact searchers at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411.

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Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run
Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run A dramatic police pursuit involving a tractor-trailer barreling through Needham ended in a crash, but the driver remains on the loose, authorities said.  State Police say the chase began around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, when troopers spotted the truck moving erratically on the University Avenue ramp leading to Interstate 95 North. When the driver refused to stop, authorities escalated the situation, deploying multiple cruisers, the Air Wing, and a K9 unit. The chase took a dangerous turn when the big rig exited the highway at Exit 33, crashing on the Great Plain Avenue off-ramp …

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Police & Fire
CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police
CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police A Connecticut man wanted in connection with a 2024 crash that led to a series of tragic events, including the death of a newborn, was arrested this week after being involved in a second accident, authorities said. Eric Leblanc, 25, of Griswold, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash in Lisbon, Connecticut State Police reported. During the response, troopers learned he had an active warrant. According to police, Leblanc was involved in a Feb. 25, 2024, crash on Route 12 in Killingly, where he rear-ended a vehicle driven by a woman who was 30 weeks pregnant, sending the car int…

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News
12 Students, Staff Taken To Hospital After Falling Ill, Thompson Schools Evacuated 12 Students, Staff Taken To Hospital After Falling Ill, Thompson Schools Evacuated
12 Students, Staff Taken To Hospital After Falling Ill, Thompson Schools Evacuated Multiple students and staffers fell ill on Thursday morning, Feb. 27, at a Windham County school, forcing administrators to evacuate the building and send several to an area hospital for evaluation.  Firefighters were called to the school complex at  785 Riverside Drive in Thompson — made up of Mary Fisher Elementary School, Thompson Middle School, and Tourtellotte Memorial High School — after middle school students and staff members complained of feeling unwell, NBC Connecticut said.  Authorities evacuated the three schools for what was believed to be a carbon monoxide …

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Bomb Threat Targets Brookfield State Senator, Claims Mailbox Explosive Bomb Threat Targets Brookfield State Senator, Claims Mailbox Explosive
Bomb Threat Targets Brookfield State Senator, Claims Mailbox Explosive A Connecticut state senator said he and his family are safe after receiving an email claiming someone had placed a pipe bomb in his mailbox. It marks the second bomb threat against a state leader in a week. Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield said he received the emailed threat on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and police quickly searched his home for potential explosive devices. They didn't find anything. Harding, a Republican, said the threat mentioned politics but didn't elaborate in a statement.  "My family and I are thankful for the always diligent and selfless work of the …

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Police & Fire
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips State lawmakers are demanding answers after a University of Connecticut report and state warrant revealed a professor misused school resources to fund several high-cost trips for her and her family Sherry Zane, a professor-in-residence of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, is accused of misappropriating $58,000 over 187 travel days across 19 trips from June 2021 to December 2023, according to police. UConn authorities said Zane provided doctored receipts to justify the expenses. She was placed on leave in November. A joint statement from state Republican Sens. Rob Sampson, Henri Marti…

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Police & Fire
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said. David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…

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Police & Fire
PA Man Guilty Of Beating Woman To Death, Leaving Body In Hazle Township Motel Bathtub: State PA Man Guilty Of Beating Woman To Death, Leaving Body In Hazle Township Motel Bathtub: State
PA Man Guilty Of Beating Woman To Death, Leaving Body In Hazle Township Motel Bathtub: State A Bucks County man has been convicted of murder in the brutal 2021 beating death of 41-year-old Helena Johnson, authorities announced.  Michael Sarmiento, 40, of Quakertown, was found guilty of third-degree murder but mentally ill by Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Vough on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26. The ruling carries the same legal weight as a third-degree murder conviction but allows Sarmiento to receive mental health treatment while incarcerated, state Attorney General Dave Sunday announced. Johnson, a Massachusetts resident, was found dead on June 6, 2021, inside a Hazle Township…

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