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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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire

Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Rival In Fight Outside Stamford Restaurant A 36-year-old Connecticut man was arrested last week after police said he pistol-whipped someone outside of a Fairfield County restaurant last month. Jean Prosper, of Stamford, was arrested on second-degree assault with a firearm, according to police. Assistant Stamford Police Chief Richard Conklin said Prosper and the alleged victim had an ongoing feud that erupted in violence when they got into an argument on Oct. 18 outside of Brennan's By The Beach at 82 Iroquois Road around 11 p.m. The man who was attacked went to the hospital the next day to have doctors attend…

11/12/2024

News

The Beaver Moon — Last Supermoon of 2024 — Will Dazzle Skywatchers Soon: Here's When To Look Up Local skywatchers, mark your calendars. The final supermoon of 2024 — known as the Beaver Moon — will light up the night sky this week. The moon will reach peak brightness at 4:29 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 15, and promises to be one of the brightest nighttime displays of the year, according to USA Today. Related: Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Thousands Click here to find out exactly when the moon will be at its most encouraging where you live. A supermoon occurs when the moon is full and closest to the Earth in its orbit, according to N…

11/12/2024

Business

Chick-fil-A Prepares To Open First West Haven Location; Will Employ 100 People Chick-fil-A is expanding its footprint in Connecticut with a new restaurant that will open this week in New Haven County. The first Chick-fil-A in West Haven will open at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 487 Saw Mill Road. Jose Marquez, a Connecticut native with a background in business and a 13-year tenure at Chick-fil-A, will lead the West Haven location as its owner-operator, the company said. Marquez, who began his career with Chick-fil-A as a teenager in Georgia, said he is eager to return to his home state and bring the fast food chain's trademark hospitality to th…

11/12/2024

Police & Fire

New London Driver Who Killed Scooter Rider Was Intoxicated At Time Of Crash: Police Police in Connecticut said a 30-year-old man who crashed into two scooter riders — killing one of them — was intoxicated at the time of the wreck last month. Francha J. Francis was arrested last week and charged with manslaughter with a vehicle in the second degree, operating under the influence, driving with a suspended license, and operating without a license, New London Police said on Monday, Nov. 11. Francis' last known address was listed as a halfway house in New London operated by a substance abuse and alcoholism dependence center, according to state records. Police said …

11/12/2024

Police & Fire

CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven County, authorities said. William Risley, of Watertown, died on Monday, Nov. 11, after he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on the interstate around 2 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. According to the police report, Risley and the other vehicle were both in the center lane and had just passed exit 15 in Wallingford when the crash happened. Paramedics rushed Risley to Midstate Hospital in Meriden, where he later died of his injuries. The other driver, a 53-year-old man from S…

11/12/2024

Obituaries

Horror Icon, Hartford Legend Tony Todd Dies After Lengthy Illness Tony Todd, the actor best known for his role in the "Candyman" films, died last week at his Los Angeles Home after a lengthy illness, his family said. He was 69. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1954, Todd moved to Hartford during his childhood. He attended local schools, including Hartford Public High School, and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 450 at Mt. Calvary Church in Hartford's North End. A monumental loss for the horror community. Rest in Peace Tony Todd. pic.twitter.com/xbtMYRhsE5 — Blumhouse (@blumhouse) November 9, 2024 Todd's passion for acting led him to study at th…

11/12/2024

Schools

'You Will End On A Stretcher': Cheshire Teacher On Leave After Threatening Trump Voters A Connecticut elementary school teacher was placed on temporary leave after a video of her threatening people who voted for President-Elect Donald Trump was shared on social media. Cheshire Schools Superintendent Jeff Solan announced the decision on Monday, Nov. 11, and said the New Haven County school district is investigating the incident. In the minute-long video, the teacher repeatedly threatens violence against those who helped elect Trump to his second term. “Just because you won doesn’t mean you’re in the clear,” she says in the video. “Just please, please don…

11/12/2024

News

Rocky Hill Police Officer Steals Show On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ With Bad Guess, Last-Second Heroics A former US Coast Guard member and Connecticut school resource officer appeared on the Veteran's Day episode of "Wheel of Fortune." While he finished in third place, he had the most memorable moments on the game show. Rocky Hill Police Officer Will Jordan took his turn at the wheel on Monday's episode, Nov. 11, where he walked away with $8,000 in prize money. Jordan struggled with the puzzles throughout the game. He was in a position to answer three of them but misspoke one — reading "give yourself a round of applause" as "treat yourself a round of sausage" — and was unable to s…

11/11/2024

Obituaries

Windsor Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' Police in Connecticut are mourning the death of an officer who died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, while off duty. Windsor Police Officer Louis “The Kidd” Clayton leaves behind two young daughters — 2-year-old Zendaya and 3-year-old Zola — his parents, and long-time girlfriend, Olivia. Related: Former Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness Windsor Police did not disclose how Clayton died, but the department said he was a dedicated and compassionate public servant. "Officer Clayton served with dedication and honor, and this loss has profoundly affected our depart…

11/11/2024

Obituaries

Ex-Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' The longest-serving police chief in Connecticut history died last week at his home surrounded by his family, police in Hartford County said. Former Windsor Police Chief Kevin C. Searles fought a long battle with dementia and died from the disease on Thursday, Nov. 7, his obituary said. Searles worked for the Plainville Police Department, rising to the rank of detective, before taking the top cop job in Windsor in 1987. He held the position for 28 years. He stepped down in December 2014 for medical reasons. His family said he became a police officer because of …

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