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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 Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire

Man Killed In Pittsfield Train Strike Near Popular Grocery Store A man was killed after being struck by a train in Berkshire County on Wednesday evening, March 12, authorities announced. The strike happened around 6:20 p.m. on the tracks behind The Big Y Supermarket on West Street in Pittsfield. Witnesses told police they saw two men walking toward the tracks shortly before the strike, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. The conductor spotted the men and blew the train horn to alert them as the train couldn't stop quickly. The train hit one of the men who was later rushed to Berkshire Medical Center, where he later di…

03/13/2025

News

Community Rallies Around North Adams Families Following Fire That Killed 4-Year-Old Just hours after a devastating fire that killed a 4-year-old girl and seriously injured two others, members of a Western Massachusetts community stepped up to help the families rebuild. Firefighters were called to a duplex on West Shaft Road in North Adams just before midnight on Tuesday, March 11, to find it fully engulfed in flames. Crews battled the blaze for about 90 minutes before getting it under control. Original Report: 4-Year-Old Killed, Others Injured In North Adams Fire The homes were a total loss, leaving the families with nothing. Four people were injured in the blaze, b…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car In Killingly: Police A group of teenagers found themselves in handcuffs after crashing a stolen car and running into the woods — only to be sniffed out by a four-legged officer. Connecticut State Police say it all began when a gray Subaru Crosstrek, reported stolen earlier that day, was seen weaving dangerously through traffic on Main Street in Killingly on Saturday afternoon, March 8. Witnesses said the driver nearly caused several accidents before slamming into another car at Westcott Road. But instead of stopping, the Subaru sped off. It wasn’t long before the same vehicle was found smashed against a tree on…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 In West Hartford, Drove Away In Another Vehicle: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week after police say he crashed his car on I-84, left it on the highway, then jumped into another vehicle and sped away. Unfortunately for him, all of this was captured on a Department of Transportation camera, authorities said. Chaviel Gonzalez, 21, of Hartford, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 11, and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of a registration plate, illegal operation without insurance, evading responsibility, and interfering with an officer, Connecticut State Police said. The chaos unfolded around 6:4…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said. New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…

03/12/2025

Politics

‘Where’s Elon?’: Rep. Larson Slams House Colleagues For Shielding Musk On Social Security Cuts Rep. John Larson blasted his House colleagues in a scathing five-minute speech, accusing them of caving to Elon Musk and failing to hold him accountable for his push to cut programs millions of Americans rely on (scroll down for video). The 13-term Connecticut Democrat on Wednesday, March 12, ripped into his colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee’s refusal to question Musk, despite the tech mogul’s claims of uncovering billions of dollars in fraud within Social Security and other federal aid programs. “Where’s Elon Musk?” Larson demanded. “I’m sure he’s a genius and a very credible pers…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

South Windsor Man Busted Pleasuring Himself Outside Community Skate Park: Cops A 63-year-old Connecticut man was arrested this week after police said he was caught masturbating in his car while watching a public skatepark, authorities said. David A. Anderson, of South Windsor, was spotted by witnesses outside the South Windsor Community Center at 150 Nevers Road touching himself in his vehicle around 3:15 p.m., authorities said. He left before police arrived, but South Windsor officers nabbed him at a traffic stop in the area of Never Road and Sand Hill Road. He admitted to police that he had his genitals out while in the community center parki…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

Trumbull Officer Attacked Breaking Up Domestic Dispute; 19-Year-Old Arrested A police officer in Connecticut was treated at a hospital after he was attacked while trying to arrest a man accused of a domestic assault, authorities said. Isaiah Sabat, 19, was arrested on Monday, March 10, after he allegedly punched a Trumbull police officer in the face and shoved another as they tried to put handcuffs on him, officials said. Officers were called to a home on Wilson Avenue in Trumbull around 8 p.m. after family members called for help when Sabat began attacking his girlfriend, police said. Police did not say if the girl was injured in the assault. Des…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

22-Year-Old CT Man Ejected, Killed In Late-Night Bristol Crash Update: Police have identified the 22-year-old driver as Logan Pinette. Click here for more information. Original: A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed overnight after he was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle crash, authorities said. Police were called to the intersection of Witches Rock Road and Cove Road in Bristol just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, where they found the driver with life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts before EMS arrived and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Bristol police…

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

4-Year-Old Killed In North Adams Duplex Fire; 2 Others Seriously Injured: DA A fire tore through a duplex in Berkshire County overnight, killing a 4-year-old child and injuring four others — two seriously, authorities said. Firefighters were called to 188-190 West Shaft Road just before midnight on Tuesday, March 11, to find the duplex fully engulfed in flames. Crews battled the blaze for about 90 minutes before getting it under control. One side of the duplex was home to a single resident, who escaped with minor injuries. The other side housed a family of five, four of whom escaped before first responders arrived. Tragically, a 4-year-old child was found inside aft…

03/12/2025

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