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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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Police & Fire
Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Caught In Deerfield After Chase Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Caught In Deerfield After Chase
Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Caught In Deerfield After Chase A man posing as a police officer and pulling over drivers in a stolen Connecticut fire department pickup truck got an up-close look at real law enforcement when he was arrested this weekend, authorities said.  Kristian Avery, 46, of Windsor, Connecticut, was arrested just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and is facing multiple charges following a chase on I-91, Massachusetts State Police said. Police received a call around 3:30 a.m. that someone had broken into the Windsor Fire Department, destroyed a television, stolen tools, started a small fire, and driven away in one of the depa…

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Obituaries
Plainville Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best' Plainville Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best'
Plainville Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best' A police lieutenant in Connecticut died this morning with his family by his side, authorities said.  Plainville police announced that Lt. John Quilter passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18. Authorities did not say how he died or how old he was.  "Words cannot express how heartbreaking and devastating this loss is to his family, PPD, Plainville, and all of the lives that John touched." Plainfield police said in a Facebook post. "He was truly one of the best and his loss will be felt deeply." Plainville police escorted his body to Plainville Funeral Home.  Correction: An earlier v…

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Police & Fire
Ex-Windsor Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State Ex-Windsor Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State
Ex-Windsor Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State A Connecticut man who preyed on minors and adults using Snapchat and deception has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, authorities announced. Akin Warner, 27, formerly of Windsor, admitted Friday to two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and three counts of illegal sexual contact with a minor, along with several other charges in Tolland and Hartford counties, state prosecutors said. Investigators revealed Warner posed as a teenager to connect with minors online via Snapchat. In one case, he claimed to be 17 when he was 25, luring two underage victims to the Ellingt…

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News
Ex-Bridgeport Firefighter Found Dead Day Of Sexual Assault Sentencing Ex-Bridgeport Firefighter Found Dead Day Of Sexual Assault Sentencing
Ex-Bridgeport Firefighter Found Dead Day Of Sexual Assault Sentencing A former high-ranking fire official was found dead Friday, Jan. 17, after he failed to show up for his sentencing on a sexual assault conviction, authorities announced.  The body of Harold Clarke Sr., a 34-year veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department, was found using GPS after a court official contacted town police, authorities said.  Previous Report: High Ranking Bridgeport Fire Official Charged With Sexual Assault Clarke had been convicted last year of two counts of second-degree sexual assault and stood to face up to 20 years in prison during Friday's hearing, NBC Con…

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Police & Fire
Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops
Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops A 26-year-old Connecticut man turned what should have been a routine traffic stop into a mountain of felony charges earlier this week after allegedly crashing into multiple police cars while carrying a large amount of drugs, authorities said. Vincent Simmons, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and is now facing multiple drug-related and traffic charges, police said. Officers patrolling Baldwin Street spotted Simmons sitting in a running vehicle with several visible violations, authorities said. When they approached to speak with him, Simmons allegedly threw the car into rever…

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News
'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu Found In New London County Backyard Flock 'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu Found In New London County Backyard Flock
'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu Found In New London County Backyard Flock A family flock in Connecticut has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, prompting state and federal health officials to step in to contain the spread.  The affected flock, which included chickens, ducks, and peacocks, were family pets in New London County that came into close contact with wild waterfowl near a pond, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The virus was confirmed by tests on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  While these were not commercial poultry, the virus is highly contagious among domestic birds and poses a signif…

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Police & Fire
Wethersfield Man Charged in $1.8M Medicaid Fraud Scheme With 1 Other: Feds Wethersfield Man Charged in $1.8M Medicaid Fraud Scheme With 1 Other: Feds
Wethersfield Man Charged in $1.8M Medicaid Fraud Scheme With 1 Other: Feds Two Connecticut men, already under state scrutiny, are facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a $1.8 million Medicaid fraud scheme that spanned years and exploited critical health services, authorities said.  Ramon Apellaniz, 39, of Middletown, and Suhail Aponte, 38, of Wethersfield, allegedly defrauded the Connecticut Medicaid program through Minds Cornerstone, a company claiming to provide therapy for children with autism, the US Attorney’s Office for Connecticut said. Authorities allege Apellaniz, using aliases such as “Kristopher Rockefeller,” managed the scheme even wh…

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News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday A woman who won a $1 million jackpot is planning for her future with the Massachusetts State Lottery payout.  Julia Da Rosa, of New Bedford, won the seven-figure prize playing the  “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7," a $5 scratch-off game.  Related: Woman Who Won $1 Million In Lottery Wants To Buy 'Nice Lunch' With Prize Da Rosa chose the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she's planning to buy a home with the cash.  She purchased the winning ticket at Petro Mart 2, 258 Orchard St. in New Bedford. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for…

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Police & Fire
$1M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Orange $1M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Orange
$1M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Orange A trust has collected a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  SKB 100 Trust of Quincy claimed the seven-figure prize after winning the payday playing the  “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7,” a $5 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Leominster Man Has Big Plans For $2.5 Million Lottery Payday The trust, represented by trustee David Spillane, opted to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. The winner's name was not announced.  The winner bought the ticket at Honey Farms, 167 Daniel Shays Hwy. in Orange. The store will get a $10,0…

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Police & Fire
6 Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In New Britain Route 72 Rollover Crash 6 Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In New Britain Route 72 Rollover Crash
6 Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In New Britain Route 72 Rollover Crash Six people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after the car they were in went off the road, hit a guardrail, and rolled over, authorities said. The crash was reported just after 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, near Exit 2 on Route 72 West in New Britain. Connecticut State Police said the driver of a BMW SUV lost control of the vehicle and struck the guardrail. Troopers have not determined what caused the car to leave the roadway. Paramedics rushed all six people inside, ranging in age from 20 to 39 years old, to area hospitals with serious injuries. As of Friday, no updates on t…

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