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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

Lebanon Homeowner Ran Over By Unoccupied Car Hospitalized With Serious Injuries A Connecticut homeowner was airlifted to an area hospital after an unoccupied car ran over them earlier this week, authorities said. Volunteer firefighters in Lebanon were called to a Bush Hill Road home around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12. The homeowner was working on their car when it began to roll away. They tried to stop the vehicle, but it ran them over. The unidentified homeowner suffered "significant injuries" and had to be helicoptered to a trauma hospital, where they are expected to survive, Lebanon firefighters said.

03/14/2025

Obituaries

Police ID 4-Year-Old Girl Who Passed In North Adams Fire Authorities have identified the 4-year-old girl who passed in a duplex fire in Berkshire County as Ensley Lacosse. Firefighters were called to a duplex on West Shaft Road in North Adams just before midnight on Tuesday, March 11, to find it fully engulfed in flames. Crews battled the blaze for about 90 minutes before getting it under control, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Four people were taken to the hospital, two with serious burns. Authorities have not provided updates on their condition. A GoFundMe for families who lost everything in the fire ha…

03/14/2025

Police & Fire

Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase In Lisbon: Cops A high-speed chase that started on Route 2 and ended with a suspect hiding under a deck has landed an Old Saybrook woman behind bars with a $500,000 bond, according to Connecticut State Police. Electra Chiulli, 33, who had an active warrant, was spotted by troopers a little after 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, on Route 2 in Bozrah after officers noticed her black Subaru Legacy missing a front license plate and swerving between lanes. When police ran her information, they discovered Chiulli was already wanted for leading Old Saybrook police on a previous pursuit, authorities said. …

03/14/2025

Obituaries

Beloved Yale Officer, Father Dies Following Medical Event: 'Spirit Shined In Small Moments' A popular and well-respected officer and father is being remembered for his compassion, diligence, and support he showed everyone. Yale Public Safety Officer Gregory Swiantek died suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, following a "fatal medical event," the department said. He leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter Remy and many friends and family members. The Yale Public Safety Department said he served as a member of the Honor Guard and was a field-training officer. Always the first to offer a helping hand, his kindness, compassion, and unwavering support touched countless live…

03/14/2025

News

North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable' A Connecticut animal shelter said it euthanized a dog after it mauled a volunteer, leaving her in need of reconstructive facial surgery. The Animal Haven in North Haven had previously stated it would not put down the animal after protests erupted to save the dog, named Sarge. However, after veterinarians deemed the dog "untreatable and unrehabilitatable," the group said it had no choice, according to a Facebook post. After consulting with veterinarians, animal behaviorists, and animal control, we concluded euthanasia was necessary. Sarge’s unprovoked attack on our volunteer resulted in leve…

03/13/2025

Obituaries

Community Reeling After Mansfield Center Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken' A Connecticut mother who recently passed away is being remembered for her kindness, compassion, and infectious smile. Kelsey Dunnack, of Mansfield Center, was a popular waitress at That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, where she worked with her teenage daughter. The circumstances of her death have not been released. "The worst phone call anyone could receive happened, and we are all beyond heartbroken, crushed, and stuck in disbelief," the restaurant posted on Facebook. "Kelsey Dunnack had a smile and a laugh that could light up any room. She was everyone's friend—always full of jokes and lo…

03/13/2025

Police & Fire

Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom The numbers are chilling. A 32-year-old man, standing five feet nine inches tall and weighing just 68 pounds, was forced to live in an 8-by-9-foot room for 20 years. All because his 56-year-old stepmother said so, Waterbury police said. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested this week and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said. She was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $300,000 bond. Original Report: Waterbury Woman Held Stepson Captive For 20 Y…

03/13/2025

Obituaries

LI Woman Found Dead In CT River Remembered As 'Protector' Who 'Lit Up Every Room' The 35-year-old woman found dead earlier this month in the Norwalk River is being remembered for her compassion, sense of humor, and radiant smile. Paige Fannon of West Islip, New York, was found Thursday, March 6, in Wilton after her family reported her missing. Police began searching for her after a passerby discovered clothing on Schenck's Island. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of her death. Original Report: Police ID Woman Found in Norwalk River, Detail Search Efforts Since her death was announced, tributes have poured in. Fannon was found dead i…

03/13/2025

Obituaries

Haverhill Mom Of 2 ID'd As Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Methuen A 23-year-old mother was struck and killed earlier this week in Methuen, authorities announced. Erika Newvill, of Haverhill, was hit by a Honda CR-V near 301 Merrimack St. (Route 110) around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. The driver remained at the scene, Methuen police said. Paramedics rushed Newvill to Lawrence General Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries, authorities said. Loved ones gathered for a vigil at the crash site Wednesday, and social media has been flooded with memorials. She leaves behind two children and a partner, according to her Facebook profile. "My hear…

03/13/2025

Obituaries

Police ID 22-Year-Old Man Killed In Bristol Crash Authorities have identified a 22-year-old man who was killed after being ejected from his car earlier this week. Logan Pinette was killed after crashing near the intersection of Witches Rock Road and Cove Road in Bristol just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, police said. Paramedics rushed the Bristol man to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Police are investigating what led up to the crash. Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has surveillance footage from the area to contact Officer Spencer Boisvert at 860-584-3036…

03/13/2025

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