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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

22-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Waterbury Crash With Stone Wall A 22-year-old Connecticut man is in critical condition following an early-morning crash early Sunday, police said. Waterbury police responded to the scene near 342 Wolcott Street at approximately 4:12 a.m. after the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a fence and a stone wall, authorities said. The impact left the vehicle mangled and the driver, who was alone in the car, with life-threatening injuries, according to Waterbury police. The Naugatuck man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where his condition remains critical. Police did not release his name. The Waterbury Police Depar…

12/23/2024

Police & Fire

Fairfield Attorney Stole $7.4M Over Decade During His Time As Banks' Lead Counsel: Feds A Connecticut man who held powerful positions at several banks, including General Counsel and Executive Vice President, faces up to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a decade-long embezzlement scheme that defrauded his employers of more than $7 million, federal authorities said. James Blose, 56, waived indictment and pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to bank fraud and illegal monetary transactions on Friday, Dec. 20, per the US Attorney for Connecticut. His actions, spanning from 2013 to 2023, were uncovered after an extensive investigation by federal authorities, inclu…

12/23/2024

Obituaries

Brockton Firefighter, Father Of 2, Dies After Suffering Heart Attack While Responding To Call The Brockton Fire Department has lost one of its own. Firefighter Jeffrey Albanese, a 24-year veteran with the department, husband, and father of two died on Saturday, Dec. 21, authorities said on Sunday. Albanese suffered a heart attack while responding to a call on Dec. 9. Fellow firefighters resuscitated him and rushed him to Signature Brockton Hospital. He was later transferred to Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston, where he died over the weekend. Outpouring of grief as Brockton Firefighter Jeffrey Albanese is brought home. Posted by Marc Vasconcellos …

12/22/2024

Police & Fire

Teen Who Shot Man In Bridgeport Uni Dining Hall Caught In NY: Police Police arrested a Connecticut man in New York and charged him with the October shooting at a Bridgeport University dining hall, authorities said. Dylan Cruz-Tillery, 18, turned himself over to police on Friday, Dec. 20, and was charged with assault in the first degree and carrying a pistol without a permit, Bridgeport police said. He was being held on a $250,000 bond. The shooting happened on Oct. 29 at the school's Marina Dining Hall. Cruz-Tillery had gotten into an argument online that spilled into the real world when Cruz-Tillery allegedly shot them in the arm,…

12/21/2024

Police & Fire

Plainfield Police Dispatcher Misused Database For Person Gain: Cops A civilian emergency dispatcher in Connecticut is facing charges after allegedly misusing a police database for personal reasons. The allegations focus on the improper use of a law enforcement tool meant for investigations, not private inquiries. Danielle Branch, 38, of Moosup, was arrested earlier this month and charged with computer crimes in the fifth degree and misuse of computer system information, according to Plainfield police in a Facebook post. Authorities began investigating the woman after a citizen complained that Branch had information about her that she could only have gotten …

12/21/2024

Police & Fire

Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries Two people are being checked for injuries after their car crashed into a Bergen County church, authorities said. The crash was reported Saturday morning, Dec. 21, at the intersection of Lafayette Place and Englewood Avenue, Englewood firefighters said. 1st Platoon members are currently operating at a vehicle into a structure at the intersection of Lafayette Place and... Posted by Englewood Fire on Saturday, December 21, 2024 Authorities did not say what building the car hit, but witnesses in the area told Daily Voice that it crashed through the wall of Iglesia…

12/21/2024

Police & Fire

Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' A convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman remembered for her caring nature and bright future, according to Meriden police. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested Friday and faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm and criminal use of a gun, police said. He is also wanted on an unrelated warrant out of New Haven, though authorities did not provide details about that case. Smith is accused of fatally shooting Beth Ndwiga, a 28-year-old healthcare office worker, on July 22 at the Meriden Green. After months of investig…

12/21/2024

Police & Fire

Man Who Choked Norwalk Mom Next To Baby In Home Invasion Nabbed In NY: Police A man accused of a violent home invasion in which he allegedly choked a woman in bed with her child has been arrested in New York, authorities announced. Christian Chavez-Sosa, 31, of Norwalk, was arrested Monday, Dec. 16, in Gloversville, New York. He was extradited to Norwalk Friday to face charges of home invasion, strangulation, three violations of a protective order, and burglary in the first degree, Fairfield County authorities said. A woman with a protective order against Chavez-Sosa called police on Oct. 30, reporting that he had broken into her home, smashed her belongings, and lat…

12/21/2024

News

Missing Meriden Teen Disappeared Days Ago; Police Asking For Help Authorities in New Haven County are asking for the public's help to find a 16-year-old girl who's been missing for several days. Maylee Perez, of Meriden, left her home on Monday, Dec. 16, and has not returned since. Investigators believe she ran away. Police said she often frequents businesses on Broad and East Main Streets. She is 4-foot 11-inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with round eyes and brown hair. Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts or disappearance to contact Meriden police at 203-238-1911.

12/20/2024

Police & Fire

Body Of Woman Found After Fire Rips Through Wooded Area In Somerville Authorities have opened an investigation after a woman's body was found among the remains of a fire in a wooded area in Somerville, officials said. The fire was reported just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, and quickly consumed a small encampment off Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway, the State Fire Marshal's Office said. Firefighters arrived to find intense flames fueled by piled wood and debris. Crews quickly extinguished the fire but remained on the scene for hours to address hot spots and smoldering piles. During their efforts, firefighters discovered the woman's body. Her identity…

12/20/2024

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