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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.


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Police & Fire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Adams Man Knows How He'll Spend Massive Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Adams Man Knows How He'll Spend Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Adams Man Knows How He'll Spend Massive Payday A Bay State man who won a $1 million jackpot already has plans for some of his winnings. Craig Raymond, of Adams, won the seven-figure prize after playing the $20 scratch-off ticket "$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks." Related: Massachusetts Woman Lands $4 Million Lottery Win Raymond opted for the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) and said he plans to buy a new truck. He purchased the ticket at Mobil at 160 Howland Ave. in Adams. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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Police & Fire
New Fairfield Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death New Fairfield Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death
New Fairfield Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death A months-long investigation into a fatal house fire led to the arrest of a Connecticut man on child pornography charges, officials said. John T. Fairchild, 66, New Fairfield, was arrested Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, on a charge of third-degree possession of child pornography, according to Connecticut State Police. Gaindawattie “Bindu” Fairchild, Fairchild’s wife, died in an April 2024 house fire on Wood Creek Road. The medical examiner determined there was no smoke in her lungs, meaning she was dead before the fire started, state police said. This revelation launched an investigation. Police …

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Schools
(Update) Waterbury School Bus Crashes Into 73-Year-Old Man, Sending Him To Hospital: Police (Update) Waterbury School Bus Crashes Into 73-Year-Old Man, Sending Him To Hospital: Police
(Update) Waterbury School Bus Crashes Into 73-Year-Old Man, Sending Him To Hospital: Police Update: Police have reopened the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road and East Main Street following the bus crash on Wednesday morning, Feb. 5. The man who was hit is in serious but stable condition, Waterbury police said.  Original: A 73-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, after a school bus struck him at an intersection, police said. The crash happened around 8:23 a.m. at Harpers Ferry Road and East Main Street, authorities said. Officials have not released details on what led to the crash. Five students were on the bus, along with the driver, but n…

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News
Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Shooting Milton Woman Multiple Times In Her Car: DA Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Shooting Milton Woman Multiple Times In Her Car: DA
Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Shooting Milton Woman Multiple Times In Her Car: DA A 43-year-old Milton woman remains in serious condition after being shot multiple times in her car last week, and police say her former boyfriend is responsible. Joell C. Williams, 35, was arrested Friday in Mattapan after an intense manhunt and ordered held without bail Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. The shooting happened around 7:45 a.m. Thursday on Belvoir Road in Milton. The victim was in her car when she was shot multiple times. She was rushed to a Boston hospital, where she remains. Williams faces several charges, including armed assault with intent to …

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News
Police ID Manchester Man Killed In W. Center St. Crash Police ID Manchester Man Killed In W. Center St. Crash
Police ID Manchester Man Killed In W. Center St. Crash Authorities have identified the 60-year-old man who was killed after his car went off the road and struck a utility pole.  Earl Hayes, of Manchester, died after crashing his truck on Monday, Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. near 138 W. Center St. in Manchester. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries.  Police are investigating what caused his car to leave the road.  No other vehicles were involved in the incident.  Authorities urge anyone who saw the crash or has information on it to contact Officer Nicholas Sinopoli at 860-533-8620 or sinopolin…

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News
Video: Missing Dog That Turned Itself In To Waterford Police Reunited With Its Owner Video: Missing Dog That Turned Itself In To Waterford Police Reunited With Its Owner
Video: Missing Dog That Turned Itself In To Waterford Police Reunited With Its Owner A missing dog has been reunited with its owner after turning itself in to police on Tuesday, Feb. 4, after a week on the run.  Comet, the golden retriever, showed up at the Waterford Police Department Tuesday morning with a few injuries after her brief week on the run. Police officers and employees lavished it with attention until the owners showed up to collect their wayward best friend.  Welcome home, girl.  Posted by Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Police didn't say how serious her injuries were. 

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News
Newly Minted Millionaire: Framingham Woman Eyes New Home With $4M Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire: Framingham Woman Eyes New Home With $4M Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire: Framingham Woman Eyes New Home With $4M Jackpot A Bay State woman said she plans to buy a home after winning $4 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Aline Freitas, of Framingham, won the jackpot playing the $10 scratch-off game, "777."  Related: $15 Million Lottery Jackpot Sold In Western Mass She chose to take the lump sum payment of $2.6 million rather than the annuity.  Freitas bought the winning ticket at Daily Mart, 371 Hollis St. in Framingham. The store will get a $40,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Business
Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway
Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway A new Crumbl Cookies location in Worcester County is set to open this week with a free giveaway for the first 100 customers. The bakery at 50 Boston Tpke., Unit 17, in Shrewsbury’s White City Shopping Center, will debut on Friday, Feb. 7. A live DJ will perform from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday.  Friends Dennis Sosa and Richard Howell co-own the new franchise. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Beginning Monday, Feb. 10 through March 11, customers can get a free chocolate chip cookie at the location using the code MASHRWSBRY in the C…

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Police & Fire
Police Dog Tracks Down Trio Involved In Bristol Hit-Run Crash In Stolen Vehicle: Cops Police Dog Tracks Down Trio Involved In Bristol Hit-Run Crash In Stolen Vehicle: Cops
Police Dog Tracks Down Trio Involved In Bristol Hit-Run Crash In Stolen Vehicle: Cops A Connecticut police dog is getting some extra treats this week after helping officers track down three people involved in a hit-and-run crash in a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Damien Cepeda and Christian Mon Paibo, both 18 and from New Haven, along with a juvenile, were arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with police, authorities said. The hit-and-run crash was reported Tuesday, Feb. 4, along Barnes Highway in Bristol. The stolen car was wrecked in the crash, and all three occupants fled on foot. Police tracked their footpri…

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Police & Fire
Car With Dog Inside Stolen In New Canaan; Police Searching For Both Car With Dog Inside Stolen In New Canaan; Police Searching For Both
Car With Dog Inside Stolen In New Canaan; Police Searching For Both A car thief stole a Range Rover in downtown Fairfield County this weekend, taking the French bulldog named Poppy that was inside, too. The theft happened in downtown New Canaan around 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Police said the owner left the SUV running with the keys inside near 80 Main St. when it was taken. Officers responded quickly and spotted the vehicle, but the driver sped off onto the Merritt Parkway northbound at Exit 38, according to New Canaan police. Due to state law, officers could not pursue the vehicle. A person claiming to be the owner posted on Facebook that the vehicle w…

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