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Josh Lanier

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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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Funeral For CT Officer At Toyota Oakdale Center Will Have Major Impact On Traffic Funeral For CT Officer At Toyota Oakdale Center Will Have Major Impact On Traffic
Funeral For CT Officer At Toyota Oakdale Center Will Have Major Impact On Traffic A Connecticut community will gather later this week to celebrate the life of Yale Public Safety Officer Gregory Swiantek who died suddenly after suffering a severe medical event on March 12.  Loved ones, colleagues, and caring community members will gather for his funeral on Wednesday, March 19, at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road, in Wallingford at noon.  Original Report: Yale Officer, Father Dies Following Medical Event: His 'Spirit Shined In Small Moments' View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Police & Fire
Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police
Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after police say she was found intoxicated behind the wheel in the rear parking lot of Ledyard High School, where officers also discovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Melissa J. Brackett, 46, of Ledyard, is facing multiple charges, including possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving under the influence, according to the Ledyard police.  Officers spotted a black GMC Envoy parked in the athletic field entrance lot of the high school at around 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 17. When they approa…

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Business
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens has announced it will close two more stores next month as the pharmacy giant continues reducing its footprint across the country. The pharmacy chain announced this week it would shut the 311 E. Main St. Middletown store and 1083 Boston Post Road in Milford on April 23, according to its website.  Walgreens previously announced closures in Waterbury, Hartford, and New Haven slated for next month. Prescriptions from the closing stores will be transferred to nearby Walgreens locations, and customers will receive notifications by mail. The retailer plans to close …

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News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday A woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said the color of the ticket was one of the major deciding factors in why she bought it.  Maria Manchester, of Fall River, won the payday playing the “Emerald Mine 50X” game, a $5 scratch-off ticket.  Manchester elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the entire amount over 20 years.  She said she chose that particular ticket because it was a newer game, and it was green.  Manchester bought the ticket at AMS Food Mart, 2307 Sout…

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Real Estate
Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report
Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report With home sales surging across the country, one Connecticut city was named the nation's hottest housing market once again, according to a new report. Two others made the top 20.  Hartford earned the top spot for February 2025 after seeing a jump in interest from buyers looking to move there, Realtor.com reported. The site credited the historic city's strong job market and high-quality schools as key factors driving the renewed demand. The median price for a Hartford home hit $434,000 in February, rising 6.6 percent compared to last year, Realtor.com reported. Despite higher prices, lis…

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Police & Fire
West Hartford Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's South Windsor Home Busted: Cops West Hartford Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's South Windsor Home Busted: Cops
West Hartford Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's South Windsor Home Busted: Cops A 33-year-old Uber driver from Connecticut was arrested after a passenger caught him masturbating in their bathroom, authorities said. Ramesh Chand, of West Hartford, was arrested in South Windsor on Friday, March 14, just before 2:30 a.m., according to police. A passenger called South Windsor police after reporting that Chand asked to use the man's bathroom. After a few minutes, Chand allegedly opened the door and exposed himself while masturbating, authorities said. Chand later turned himself in to South Windsor police on a charge of disorderly conduct and was released on a $1,500 non-su…

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Police & Fire
8-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In New Haven Home: 'Tragic, Preventable, Senseless Death' 8-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In New Haven Home: 'Tragic, Preventable, Senseless Death'
8-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In New Haven Home: 'Tragic, Preventable, Senseless Death' Police in Connecticut are investigating the weekend shooting death of a child in what authorities are calling a "senseless" and "preventable" tragedy. Officers responded to a home in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven just before 11 p.m. Sunday, March 16, where they found the boy on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound, New Haven Public Information Officer Christian Burkhart told Daily Voice. New Haven police noted the boy lived at the home, and officers discovered a gun inside. Following an initial investigation, police believe the shooting was accidental and said there is no ongoing thr…

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News
Astronauts Trapped In Space For 9 Months Prepare For Return Trip Home Astronauts Trapped In Space For 9 Months Prepare For Return Trip Home
Astronauts Trapped In Space For 9 Months Prepare For Return Trip Home A planned trip to the International Space Station last year, originally set to last just over a week, has instead left two astronauts marooned in orbit for nine months. However, after repeated delays, the wayward wanderers are finally expected to return home on Tuesday, March 18. Astronauts Sunita Williams, 59, from Needham, Massachusetts, and Butch Wilmore, 62, blasted off in June 2024. Technical issues plagued their Boeing Starliner, and the craft returned to Earth without them out of concern for their safety. On Friday, March 14, a SpaceX Dragon capsule launched and docked with the ISS t…

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Police & Fire
Connecticut Mom Begs For Help After Stepson She Imprisoned Sets Fire To Home In 911 Call Connecticut Mom Begs For Help After Stepson She Imprisoned Sets Fire To Home In 911 Call
Connecticut Mom Begs For Help After Stepson She Imprisoned Sets Fire To Home In 911 Call A 911 call released to the media this week reveals what was happening inside an alleged house of horrors when a 32-year-old man — who police say had been locked away for two decades — set fire to his home in a desperate bid to escape. Kimberly Sullivan made the 911 call on Feb. 17 when she saw smoke coming from her stepson's bedroom in their Waterbury home on Blake Street, police said. Related: Police Chief Calls Case "Worst Treatment Of Humanity' He's Ever Seen In the recording obtained by CT Insider, Sullivan pleads with 911 dispatchers for firefighters and paramedics to hurry to the sce…

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News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Berkley Winner Eyeing Her Future With Big Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Berkley Winner Eyeing Her Future With Big Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Berkley Winner Eyeing Her Future With Big Payday A woman who recently won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said she has sensible plans for his major windfall.  Angela Hazen, of Berkley, won the payday playing the “Lifetime Millions" game, a $50 scratch-off ticket.  Hazen chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would pay the entire $1 million over 20 years.  She said she plans to invest the money and use some to make repairs at her home.  Hazen bought the ticket at Berkley Farms Liquor, 539 Berkley St. in Berkley. The store will get a $10,000 …

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