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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

Eastford Woman Hid Tracking Devices Inside Plush Toy, Car: Police A Connecticut woman faces felony charges after investigators say she secretly placed GPS tracking devices on a victim’s belongings—including one hidden inside a plush toy. Jessica Benoit, 36, of Eastford, turned herself in to Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after an arrest warrant was issued, authorities said. Investigators say Benoit first attached a tracking device to the victim’s vehicle before later hiding another inside a plush toy in July 2024. They also allege she registered an online account for the tracking devices using another person’s name. Police did not identi…

01/30/2025

Police & Fire

Everywhere ICE Agents Have Been Spotted In CT; What To Know About Raids, Your Rights As President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his controversial initiative to detain and deport millions of migrants, people across Connecticut have begun reporting on social media where they’ve spotted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. ICE agents have spread out nationwide, arresting more than 5,500 people in the first week of Trump’s presidency, according to ABC News — nearly tripling the number of arrests in an average week during Joe Biden’s term. NBC News reported the agency has a daily quote of 1,250 to 1,500 arrest. However, tracking these arrests and detaine…

01/30/2025

Police & Fire

2 Seriously Injured In Shelton Rollover Crash; CT Police Close Route 8 For Hours Connecticut State Police shut down a portion of Route 8 in Fairfield County Thursday morning, Jan. 30, after a car careened off the road, rolled over, and hit a utility police. The crash was reported just after 9:30 a.m. in Shelton when the Honda Civic crossed three lanes of traffic and went off the road near Exit 11 Northbound. Both people inside the car were ejected when the vehicle hit the pole, police said. The 31-year-old driver and 32-year-old passenger, both men from Bridgeport, were rushed to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries. An update on their condition wa…

01/30/2025

News

Beardsley Zoo Confirms Avian Flu Case, Euthanizes Birds to Prevent Spread A deadly strain of avian flu has been detected at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, forcing officials to euthanize birds and shut down exhibits in an effort to stop the spread. The virus, known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, was confirmed in a deceased Cotton Patch goose found on zoo grounds. In response, the zoo has ramped up safety measures to protect animals, staff, and visitors, working with state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, officials said. Related: Avian Flu Found In Connecticut Backyard Flock Ou…

01/30/2025

Police & Fire

No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs A Connecticut man who mocked police by doing burnouts in front of them before leading a dangerous, high-speed chase was arrested after turning himself in this week, authorities said. Bryan Ramos, 20, of Waterbury, was behind the wheel of a silver 2020 BMW with no license plates when he stopped in front of officers who were helping a stranded driver near Boston Post Road and Home Acres Avenue in Milford around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 28, officers said. He spun multiple donuts in the road before tearing off at high speed. Police attempted to pull him over, but he refused to stop, Milford authoritie…

01/30/2025

News

Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire A fire broke out at the Shorehaven Golf Club pro shop on Thursday morning, Jan. 30, sending thick smoke billowing into the air as emergency crews rushed to contain the flames. Norwalk Fire Department arrived at 14 Canfield Ave. just after 8:40 a.m. to find flames climbing the outside of the 1.5-story wood-frame building. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze before it could spread into the attic. Crews ventilated the building and checked for hotspots while emergency teams, including Norwalk PD and EMS, secured the area. No injuries were reported. The extent of the damage is unclear.&n…

01/30/2025

News

Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police Police arrested a 57-year-old Connecticut man after he hid a camera inside the bathroom at a Fairfield County restaurant. The bust comes after a monthslong investigation. Hector Camacho, of Weston, was taken into custody by Norwalk detectives on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after authorities linked him to the device using forensic DNA evidence, surveillance footage, and interviews, according to Norwalk police. The case began on Sept. 29, when a person at Sierra Grille at 617 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk discovered a concealed camera in the restroom and alerted authorities. Police did not say…

01/30/2025

Police & Fire

70+ Dead Animals Found Inside Vacant Old Saybrook Home More than 70 dead animals were found inside a vacant Connecticut home on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, according to authorities. Authorities said they found the animals inside a home on River Street in Old Saybrook. A call to Old Saybrook police was not immediately returned. The animals were a menagerie of rabbits, chickens, opossums, cats, a dove, and a skunk, among others, police said in a release. None of the animals were alive. “This morning, we walked in, and it was piled high with trash and dead animal carcasses,” Tanner Orlowski with Clean In Between told WTNH. “When we st…

01/29/2025

Police & Fire

Waterbury Felon Who Crashed Into Police Car In Failed Escape Attempt Gets 4 Years: Feds A 28-year-old Waterbury man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, following a dramatic August 2023 arrest. Anfernee D. Dancy, who has a lengthy criminal history, was caught after leading Waterbury Police on a brief chase. Officers tried to stop Dancy’s SUV, but he reversed into one of their cruisers and tried to run away, but didn’t get far, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Following a struggle, Dancy was taken into custody. Police found a loaded Jimenez Arms 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, a digital scale, and $282 in cash in his car. Dancy,…

01/29/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Flashes Gun, Smile In Road Rage Incident On I-95 In Fairfield: Police A road-rage encounter on I-95 South took a dangerous turn Tuesday morning when a driver allegedly brandished a gun and smirked before speeding off, state police said. The tense moments unfolded around 10:15 a.m. near Exit 19 in Fairfield when a motorist called 911, reporting that another driver had pulled out a firearm during a heated traffic dispute. According to state police, the altercation began when a gray Ford pickup tried to merge into the center lane without enough space, forcing the caller to swerve to avoid a crash. After passing the pickup in slower traffic, the caller noticed th…

01/29/2025

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