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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

Honda Driver Who Killed Friend In East Hartford I-84 Road Rage Crash Was Chasing Audi: Police A 22-year-old man who crashed his car and killed his teenage friend while chasing another vehicle that had cut him off on I-84 in Connecticut has been charged, authorities announced. Jeremy Ramos, of Depew, NY (Erie County), faces charges of speeding, reckless driving, second-degree manslaughter, and first-degree reckless endangerment in the Nov. 16, 2023 crash that killed Yomar Barios, of East Hartford, Connecticut State Police announced Tuesday, Dec. 10. Ramos was driving a Honda Civic on Nov. 16, 2023, to visit friends in Hartford when he said an Audi cut him off as he merged onto I-84 i…

12/10/2024

Police & Fire

Naughty East Haven Drivers Could Get Gift Cards Instead Of Tickets Police in six Connecticut towns are saying “Bah humbug” to boring traffic stops. This holiday season, drivers might find themselves on the “nice” list and getting a gift card instead of a ticket. Officers from the South-Central Connecticut Traffic Unit, which serves East Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Branford, Guilford, and Madison, are adding a festive twist to their traffic stops for minor infractions. “While our primary goal remains ensuring the safety of our roadways, we see this as an opportunity to give back to the community and show appreciation during the holiday season,…

12/10/2024

Obituaries

'Our Village Is Broken': Remembering Chesterfield Dad Killed In Snowmobile Crash A 37-year-old father of daughters is being remembered as a devoted, hard-working man who touched the lives of everyone he knew following his death earlier this week. Derek Graves, of Chesterfield, died in a snowmobile crash around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, according to the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. An avid snowmobiler, Graves, who also has ties to Northampton, crashed near Smith Road in Chesterfield. Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene, and paramedics rushed him to Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, where he later died, the DA's office said. Tributes have …

12/10/2024

Police & Fire

Body Found Next To Burning Car In Milford Not Considered Suspicious, Report Says A body was found beside a burning car over the weekend, authorities said, but investigators do not believe the death was suspicious, NBC Connecticut reported. A man called 911 around 10:30 p.m. to report seeing flames near Smith's Point in Milford from across the Housatonic River in Stratford, the Milford Fire Department said in a Facebook post. The fire occurred about 75 feet from the Connecticut Audubon Society building, which was not damaged. On Monday, authorities told NBC Connecticut that a body was found outside the vehicle. Officials do not believe there is anything suspicious…

12/09/2024

Police & Fire

DUI Driver Narrowly Misses Trooper Clearing Debris From I-84 In Hartford: Police A Connecticut State Trooper narrowly avoided tragedy when an alleged drunk driver nearly struck them while they cleared debris from I-84 in Hartford County, authorities said. Jerry Chungong, 24, of New Britain, faces multiple charges, including illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence (second offense), disobeying an officer, and reckless endangerment in the first degree, Connecticut State Police reported. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, on I-84 westbound near Exit 47, as troopers conducted a slow-rolling roadblock to allow safe debris removal from…

12/09/2024

Business

Spicing Things Up: Greenwich Chef Debuts New Taqueria Taco lovers in Fairfield County, rejoice — a new restaurant that promises bold flavors of scratch-made Mexican classics opened this week. Bluebird Taqueria, located at 21 Glenville St. in Greenwich's Glenville Shopping Center, opened Monday, Dec. 9, and promises to serve a menu packed with fresh, handmade dishes. The restaurant is the latest venture from Greenwich native Mike Pietrafeso, known for local favorites such as Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee in Riverside and Roost Kitchen + Coffee in Cos Cob and Darien. With nearly a decade since his last new concept, Pietrafeso says he’s excited t…

12/09/2024

Traffic

Plainville Wreck Closes Lane On I-84; Drivers Should Expect Delays Drivers should expect delays on I-84 West on Monday, Dec. 9, following a reported two-vehicle crash in Hartford County. The wreck was reported just before 11 a.m. in Plainville. Police and Connecticut DOT workers have closed the right westbound lane of the interstate between Exits 35 and 33 as they clean and clear the scene. Photos of the scene streamed by traffic cameras show two cars, including one with severe damage, in the right lanes with emergency vehicles at the scene.

12/09/2024

Obituaries

37-Year-Old Chesterfield Snowmobiler Killed After Crashing Into Tree A 37-year-old Massachusetts man was killed after crashing his snowmobile into a tree over the weekend in Hampshire County, authorities said. Derek Graves, of Chesterfield, was riding a snowmobile around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, when he crashed into the tree, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. A friend riding behind him pulled up to find the wreckage near Smith Road and called for help. Responders performed CPR as they rushed him to Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, where he later died, the DA's office said. Massachusetts State Poli…

12/09/2024

Police & Fire

Nighttime Shooting Rattles Norwich, Sends 1 Person To Hospital Police in Connecticut are investigating a late-evening shooting that sent one person to the hospital and damaged a car. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on Sandy Lane in Norwich, police said. Norwich police responded to reports of gunfire. They found a victim bleeding from a gunshot wound and a car with at least one bullet hole, authorities said. Paramedics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Based on their initial investigation, police believe the victim was targeted, and there is no ongoing threat to the community, authoritie…

12/09/2024

Police & Fire

Police Hunting 'Car Of Interest' In Ansonia Shooting That Sent 1 To Hospital A 37-year-old man was shot in Connecticut on Sunday evening, Dec. 8, sending him to the hospital, authorities said. Police responded to Pork Hollow Road in Ansonia to reports of multiple gunshots. Officers found the victim bleeding from a lower-body wound. Responders rushed him to a local hospital, where doctors treated his not life-threatening injuries. Investigators found at the scene evidence of multiple gunshots. Police are searching for a newer-model Ford Mustang convertible, blue or gray with white license plates. They have identified it as a "vehicle of interest" in the shooti…

12/09/2024

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