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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

New London Driver Who Killed Scooter Rider Was Intoxicated At Time Of Crash: Police Police in Connecticut said a 30-year-old man who crashed into two scooter riders — killing one of them — was intoxicated at the time of the wreck last month. Francha J. Francis was arrested last week and charged with manslaughter with a vehicle in the second degree, operating under the influence, driving with a suspended license, and operating without a license, New London Police said on Monday, Nov. 11. Francis' last known address was listed as a halfway house in New London operated by a substance abuse and alcoholism dependence center, according to state records. Police said …

11/12/2024

Police & Fire

CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven County, authorities said. William Risley, of Watertown, died on Monday, Nov. 11, after he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on the interstate around 2 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. According to the police report, Risley and the other vehicle were both in the center lane and had just passed exit 15 in Wallingford when the crash happened. Paramedics rushed Risley to Midstate Hospital in Meriden, where he later died of his injuries. The other driver, a 53-year-old man from S…

11/12/2024

Obituaries

Horror Icon, Hartford Legend Tony Todd Dies After Lengthy Illness Tony Todd, the actor best known for his role in the "Candyman" films, died last week at his Los Angeles Home after a lengthy illness, his family said. He was 69. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1954, Todd moved to Hartford during his childhood. He attended local schools, including Hartford Public High School, and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 450 at Mt. Calvary Church in Hartford's North End. A monumental loss for the horror community. Rest in Peace Tony Todd. pic.twitter.com/xbtMYRhsE5 — Blumhouse (@blumhouse) November 9, 2024 Todd's passion for acting led him to study at th…

11/12/2024

Schools

'You Will End On A Stretcher': Cheshire Teacher On Leave After Threatening Trump Voters A Connecticut elementary school teacher was placed on temporary leave after a video of her threatening people who voted for President-Elect Donald Trump was shared on social media. Cheshire Schools Superintendent Jeff Solan announced the decision on Monday, Nov. 11, and said the New Haven County school district is investigating the incident. In the minute-long video, the teacher repeatedly threatens violence against those who helped elect Trump to his second term. “Just because you won doesn’t mean you’re in the clear,” she says in the video. “Just please, please don…

11/12/2024

News

Rocky Hill Police Officer Steals Show On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ With Bad Guess, Last-Second Heroics A former US Coast Guard member and Connecticut school resource officer appeared on the Veteran's Day episode of "Wheel of Fortune." While he finished in third place, he had the most memorable moments on the game show. Rocky Hill Police Officer Will Jordan took his turn at the wheel on Monday's episode, Nov. 11, where he walked away with $8,000 in prize money. Jordan struggled with the puzzles throughout the game. He was in a position to answer three of them but misspoke one — reading "give yourself a round of applause" as "treat yourself a round of sausage" — and was unable to s…

11/11/2024

Obituaries

Windsor Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' Police in Connecticut are mourning the death of an officer who died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, while off duty. Windsor Police Officer Louis “The Kidd” Clayton leaves behind two young daughters — 2-year-old Zendaya and 3-year-old Zola — his parents, and long-time girlfriend, Olivia. Related: Former Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness Windsor Police did not disclose how Clayton died, but the department said he was a dedicated and compassionate public servant. "Officer Clayton served with dedication and honor, and this loss has profoundly affected our depart…

11/11/2024

Obituaries

Ex-Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' The longest-serving police chief in Connecticut history died last week at his home surrounded by his family, police in Hartford County said. Former Windsor Police Chief Kevin C. Searles fought a long battle with dementia and died from the disease on Thursday, Nov. 7, his obituary said. Searles worked for the Plainville Police Department, rising to the rank of detective, before taking the top cop job in Windsor in 1987. He held the position for 28 years. He stepped down in December 2014 for medical reasons. His family said he became a police officer because of …

11/11/2024

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash Police in Connecticut are asking to speak to witnesses of a crash on Sunday, Nov. 10, that left a pedestrian dead in Hartford County. Authorities were called to the wreck at the intersection of Barnes Highway (Route 72) and Lincoln Avenue in Bristol just before 6 p.m. and found a man suffering severe injuries, police said. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his wounds. Bristol Police have not released his name. The driver who struck him remained at the scene and was cooperating with police. Bristol Police shut down a portion of Barnes Highw…

11/11/2024

Business

BBQ Food Truck Finds Permanent Home With New Hamden Restaurant A food truck that has Northerners' mouths watering for Southern barbecue has opened a restaurant in New Haven County. The Wright Way Burgers & BBQ held the grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 9, for its new restaurant in Hamden at 3835 Whitney Ave restaurant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Wright Way Burgers & BBQ (@thewrightway.burgers.bbq) The owners posted on Instagram that they were overwhelmed by the community's support and the influx of customers on their first day of business. That love went …

11/11/2024

News

New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report One school district in Connecticut scored three of the top five elementary schools in the state in a new ranking. New Canaan Public Schools have clinched the top spots in Niche’s annual ranking of the best public elementary schools in Connecticut. Leading the way is West School, ranked as the best elementary school in the state, with East School and South School following close behind in the second and third positions, respectively. These schools shine because of their student-to-teacher ratios, dedicated faculty, and community support. West School, which serves students from p…

11/11/2024

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