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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

Merritt Parkway Reopens After 3-Car Crash, Fire In Norwalk; 2 Hurt: Firefighters The Merritt Parkway was temporarily shut down on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, after a three-car pile-up sparked a truck fire and sent two to the hospital, authorities said. Norwalk firefighters were called to the Merritt Parkway between northbound exits 38 to 40 for the multiple-car crash just after noon. Officials said one truck was fully engulfed in flames when responders arrived with two other cars sustaining damage in the blaze. Firefighters put out the flames, but the heat from the fire damaged the highway's guardrails, requiring officials to temporarily shut down a portion o…

11/19/2024

Police & Fire

Not-So-Clean Getaway: BMW Stolen At Darien Car Wash By Masked Men Found In NY; Teen Busted A BMW stolen by two masked men from a Connecticut car wash earlier this month was found in New York, police said. The 2024 BMW X5 was stolen on Monday, Nov. 11, from a car wash on Post Road in Darien around 2:45 p.m., authorities said. The owner told police they were drying the SUV when two men in masks climbed out of an unknown vehicle, hopped into the beamer's driver's seat, and sped away. They didn't mention or show any weapons during the incident. A day later, police found the BMW in Flushing, New York, with a license plate from a different vehicle on the SUV, authorities said on Tuesda…

11/19/2024

Police & Fire

Vernon Mom Left 4 Young Kids Alone In 'Deplorable' Home While She Went To NY: Police (Updated) A 40-year-old Connecticut mother is accused of leaving her four children — ages 11, 6, 4, and 3 — alone in an apartment filled with trash, feces, and filth with no food or clothing while she went to New York, authorities said. Lindsey Powell, of Vernon in Tolland County, was arrested and charged on Monday, Nov. 18, with four counts of risk of injury to a minor, police said. Vernon police were called to a home on Terrace Drive on Friday, Nov. 8, for a welfare check, and they found four of Powell's young children unsupervised, officials said. Three of the children were naked and th…

11/19/2024

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Sheffield Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings A Berkshire County man who won a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the money to let loose as he nears retirement. Michael Koldys, of Sheffield, won the seven-figure prize playing the $20 scratch-off game “$5,000,000 100X Cashword." Related: Mass. Man Knows How He'll Spend His $1 Million Lottery Payday Koldys elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he wants to buy a boat, save some for retirement, and enjoy the rest. Koldys bought the winning ticket at Silk’s Variety at 107 …

11/19/2024

Obituaries

56-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Hit, Killed In Randolph Crash A 56-year-old Massachusetts man has been identified as the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred Sunday night, Nov. 12, on North Main Street (Route 28) in Randolph. Alexander Archie, of Brockton, was struck by a 2019 Toyota 4Runner around 10:30 p.m. near Gordon Street, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey. Paramedics took Archie to Milton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 11 p.m. The SUV driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, the prosecutor's office said. …

11/19/2024

Police & Fire

'I'll Blow Your Head Off': Wanted Windham Man Threatens Police In Late-Night Encounter A Connecticut man with outstanding warrants was arrested over the weekend following a tense confrontation with state police, authorities said. Maxx Gallup, 26, and another man were spotted walking along the southbound shoulder of Route 32 around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, near Alice Street in Windham, while wearing all black, Connecticut state police said. When troopers arrived, one of the men ran into the woods, but Gallup confronted them. According to police, Gallup initially complied with commands to show his hands but repeatedly concealed them, prompting officers to detain him for saf…

11/19/2024

Business

Milford Eatery That Considers Hot Dogs An Art Form Named To Fast Food 'Bucket List' If you're dying and dying for a hot dog, there's a Connecticut restaurant that you must try, according to a new ranking of the best fast food restaurants in the nation. Dogtown at 664 New Haven Ave. in Milford was named one of MSN's "Bucket-List Fast Food Restaurants." The report noted the restaurant's assortment of toppings as one of the eatery's main selling points. Dogtown is loved by Milford locals thanks to the speedy service, quality ingredients, and wide range of dogs and toppings available. Diners can either get a ‘freestyle’ hot dog and customize it with their choi…

11/18/2024

Police & Fire

Convicted Felon Busted In Waterbury Bank Robbery Wanted For Seattle Heist: Police A convicted felon with a history of robbery charges is back behind bars after allegedly robbing a Connecticut Wells Fargo bank, authorities said. Thomas Hopkins, 57, of Waterbury, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, and second-degree larceny, police said on Monday, Nov. 18. Hopkins is accused of robbing the Wells Fargo at 800 Wolcott St. in Waterbury around 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, police said. He walked in and told employees he had a gun and demanded cash; however, he never showed the weapon. Employees complied with his demands, and he ran out …

11/18/2024

News

Small Earthquake Recorded In Stamford Ahead Of Reports Of Loud Boom The US Geological Survey said it recorded a small earthquake in Fairfield County at the same time multiple residents reported hearing a loud noise. The agency said it detected a 1.3 magnitude earthquake just before noon in North Stamford. Such a quake is likely not powerful enough to cause any structural damage but can be strong enough for residents to feel the ground shake. Multiple people in North Stamford reported feeling tremors and hearing a loud noise at the same time as the reported earthquake. "I live near Hunting Ridge in North Stamford," someone posted on Reddit. "It felt l…

11/18/2024

Business

What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers Spirit Airlines, the no-frills budget carrier, announced it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week before a record number of people are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday, reports said. The Florida-based airline announced Monday, Nov. 18, that its debt, growing losses, and increased competition have kept the company in the red for four years, and it would need to restructure its bills to keep it in the air, NBC News reported. However, despite its financial troubles, the airline promised passengers they would not feel any of that pain in the air. "Guests …

11/18/2024

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