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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
Pilot, Student Survive Plane Crash At Essex County Airport Pilot, Student Survive Plane Crash At Essex County Airport
Pilot, Student Survive Plane Crash At Essex County Airport A plane crashed at the Essex County Airport this weekend after its landing gear malfunctioned and failed to deploy, authorities said.  The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, when a Piper Seminole P-44 crash-landed on its belly. The pilot, a 31-year-old man from Paterson, and a 32-year-old Elizabeth student survived without injury, Fairfield police said.  “The circumstances surrounding this crash could have been much worse, and these gentlemen are very lucky,” said Public Information Officer Stacy Chiarolanza. The airport was closed Sunday afternoon as auth…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
CT Teen Killed In Shelton Hit-Run Crash On Route 8, Others Seriously Injured CT Teen Killed In Shelton Hit-Run Crash On Route 8, Others Seriously Injured
CT Teen Killed In Shelton Hit-Run Crash On Route 8, Others Seriously Injured A 14-year-old Connecticut girl was killed and two others were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Route 8 early Sunday morning, Jan. 12.  Chloe Ramsubhag, of Waterbury, was riding in a Honda Del Sol when for unknown reasons, an SUV crashed into the rear of the vehicle just after 12:30 a.m. near Exit 7, Connecticut State Police said. The impact sent the car through the grass median and into oncoming traffic in the southbound lanes.  An Accord smashed into the Del Sol's passenger side, where Ramsubhag was sitting.  The SUV driver did not stop but called police to …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights
Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights A popular diner along Route 17 was forced to closed over health code violations, according to a borough notice posted on the door. Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights was surrounded by yellow caution tape on Sunday, Jan. 12, with a bright red notice and the word "unsatisfactory" taped to the glass door.  The notice is dated Friday, Jan. 10, but does not go into detail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Google lists Bendix Diner as temporarily closed. It's unclear when the restaurant ca…

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by Cecilia Levine & Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In Westport Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In Westport
Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In Westport Firefighters in Connecticut had to cut a driver from their car following a serious crash early Saturday morning, Jan. 12.  The crash happened just after 3 p.m. on I-95 near Exit 18 in Westport.  Photos of the crash, show a mangled car that seemed no one would survive, but Westport firefighters were able to cut them from the wreckage to rush them to an area hospital.  Authorities did not release the driver's name or their condition.  Little is known about the cause of the crash, but Westport police are investigating the cause. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At Norwich Hospital; Police Rule It Homicide Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At Norwich Hospital; Police Rule It Homicide
Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At Norwich Hospital; Police Rule It Homicide Police in Connecticut are investigating a homicide after a man covered in blood was found Friday night, Jan. 10, authorities said.  Police were called to the 100 block of Baltic Road in Norwich just after 11:30 p.m. where they found the man. Paramedics rushed him to William W. Backus Hospital, where he died of his injuries.  Police believe he was attacked inside the home.  Investigators believe the victim was targeted and there is no ongoing threat to the community.  The victim's identity is being withheld as police notify their family.  Norwich police …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt
Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt A high-speed crash shut down a portion of I-395 early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, marking the second major collision in the area in less than 12 hours.  Connecticut police closed the interstate near Exit 14 in Norwich around 2 a.m., following a crash that left two people injured. One person suffered head injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, while another was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, police said. The roadway remained closed for several hours as crews cleared debris and investigators examined the scene. Police reopened that section of I-395 to traffic by 7 a.m., au…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
New Haven Serial Fraudster Gets Time Served After Admitting To Identity Theft, Fraud: Feds New Haven Serial Fraudster Gets Time Served After Admitting To Identity Theft, Fraud: Feds
New Haven Serial Fraudster Gets Time Served After Admitting To Identity Theft, Fraud: Feds A Connecticut man with a history of elaborate fraud schemes has been sentenced to time served for his latest string of financial crimes, authorities said. John Voloshin, 69, also known as “Josh Thomas,” received the sentence in Hartford federal court after spending more than three years in detention. U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny also ordered him to serve three years of supervised release, with the first six months in a halfway house, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Connecticut. Voloshin, formerly of New Haven and Woodbridge, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fatal Stabbing Outside Waterbury Café Leaves One Dead, Another Injured Fatal Stabbing Outside Waterbury Café Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Fatal Stabbing Outside Waterbury Café Leaves One Dead, Another Injured A violent altercation outside a popular Connecticut café left one man dead and another injured this weekend, police said.  Officers responded to reports of an assault involving a weapon near Café 457 on West Main Street in Waterbury at about 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. When they arrived, they found a 22-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, police said. During the investigation, officers learned that a 27-year-old man with stab wounds had been dropped off at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He died shortly after 6 a.m., according to police. Preliminary findings suggest an arg…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Dad’s Epic Meltdowns Are Blowing Up On TikTok Dad’s Epic Meltdowns Are Blowing Up On TikTok
Dad’s Epic Meltdowns Are Blowing Up On TikTok When Michael Bambino, 20, posted his first prank video on his dad, he never imagined it would become a viral sensation. The clip — featuring his father’s short fuse and trademark over-the-top reactions — racked up 200,000 views overnight. Now, Michael’s playful antics with his 56-year-old, Brookfield-based construction worker dad, Anthony Bambino, have become social media gold. Their TikTok handle, @theragingitalian_, and Instagram page, @theragingitalian, are closing in on 2 million followers combined — just six months after launching. The channel’s name says it all. Most videos show Micha…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Bristol Man Guilty Of Raping 7 To 9 Year Old Child: DA Bristol Man Guilty Of Raping 7 To 9 Year Old Child: DA
Bristol Man Guilty Of Raping 7 To 9 Year Old Child: DA A jury found a 29-year-old Connecticut man guilty of multiple counts of sexually assaulting a child when they were just 7 to 9 years old, state prosecutors said.  Allen Cross, of Bristol, was found guilty of three counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, CT Division of Criminal Justice said.  Evidence at the trial showed Cross repeatedly assaulted the now 15-year-old victim while they were half the age they are now. The victim testified against Cross.   “The strength shown by the survivor throughout this process was incredi…

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