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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.

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Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Causes Hebron Power Outage, Route 66 Closure After Hitting Utility Pole: Cops A single-car crash early Thursday morning snapped a utility pole in half, draped power lines across Route 66, and led to the arrest of a local driver for driving under the influence. Gabriel Brown, 26, of East Hampton, was driving a gray Ford Crown Victoria when he crashed into the utility pole around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, near 426 West Main St. in Hebron, Connecticut State Police said. The crash forced authorities to close the highway while crews worked to clear the scene. Brown told responding troopers he wasn’t injured, but officers quickly noticed signs of impairment, including …

01/23/2025

Police & Fire

Windsor Husband, Dad Of 3 Had 20,000+ Videos, Pics Of Child Porn: Police A Connecticut father and husband is facing potentially decades in prison after police uncovered thousands of videos of child sexual abuse material featuring images and videos of kids as young as 1-year-old on multiple devices in his Windsor home, authorities said. Mahmood Musid, 40, was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in the first degree and promoting a minor in an obscene performance, Connecticut State Police said. Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit linked an IP address on a peer-to-peer network that was sharing child sexual abuse material to M…

01/23/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Man From MA Caught With Gun After Taking Tour Of Capitol In DC: Uscp A man carrying a loaded handgun managed to pass through U.S. Capitol security, tour the Visitor Center, and walk through the halls of one of the nation's most secure buildings before being arrested just outside. James A. Faber, 27, believed to be from Carlisle, Massachusetts, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after Capitol Police spotted him near his parked car on First Street NE, authorities said. He was carrying a concealed 9mm handgun loaded with unregistered ammunition. Authorities said Faber, who had been flagged earlier as a person in crisis with possible suicidal thoughts, ente…

01/23/2025

Obituaries

New Canaan Art Teacher Who Died Unexpectedly Was 'Free Spirit' Who 'Spoke Her Mind,' Mom Says Alyssa Iwanski always wanted to be an art teacher, her mother said. The 31-year-old spent her youth at her grandmother's side, poring over art books and especially admiring the works of Georgia O'Keeffe. She brought that passion to her classroom at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan, where she hoped to inspire students in the same way. Tragically, the Stratford woman died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 11. Her mother, Louise Iwanski, did not disclose the cause of her daughter's death. "(Alyssa) was a free spirit," Louise said in an interview with Daily Voice. "She had a heart of gold and alw…

01/23/2025

Obituaries

Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity A 40-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed last week in a chain-reaction crash in New Jersey was known for her compassion and care for her loved ones and her remarkable generosity, her family said. Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, died on Thurs., Jan. 16, when her Honda was involved in a four-car pileup on Route 287 in Mahwah, NJ. She would have celebrated her 41st birthday on Sat., Jan. 25. The Bridgeport native rose through the ranks at Breyer Horses in Pequannock, NJ, to become project manager, her obituary said. However, it was her personality that truly shone. "Lauren’s prof…

01/23/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Mohegan Sun Guest Wins $1.3M on $3 Slot Machine Bet A Mohegan Sun gambler is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting a $1.37 million jackpot from a $3 bet earlier this month. The massive payout came on an IGT-developed movie-theme slot machine, based on the hit film "Jumanji: The Next Level." The winner celebrated the jackpot with everyone on the casino floor. Related: $10.8M Lottery Ticket Sold In Connecticut The winner's name was not released. Mohegan Sun in Uncasville offers slot games, high-limit lounges, and many other games and experiences. Find more details at mohegansun.com/playing.

01/23/2025

Police & Fire

Intoxicated Man With Infant In Car Found Passed Out At Woodbury Intersection: Police A 46-year-old man was found unresponsive behind the wheel of his car in the middle of a Connecticut intersection with a six-month-old infant in the backseat, police said. Officers believe he was high at the time. Jason Perillo, of Woodbury, is charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a child passenger while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and risk of injury to a minor, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were called to the intersection of Joshua Hill Rd. and Tuttle Rd. in Woodbury just after 3 p.m. on Jan. 22 after reports of an SUV idling at a stop …

01/23/2025

Police & Fire

Grafton Man Fatally Struck Walking On I-90; Police Close Lanes For Hours A 36-year-old Central Massachusetts man was hit and killed on I-90 in Worcester County this week, police said. Jayson Bastarache, of Grafton, was struck on the eastbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 98 around 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, Massachusetts State Police said. Police listed Bastarache as a pedestrian, but a bicycle was found near the crash site and footprints nearby. It's unclear why he entered the interstate. State Police shut down all but one lane of I-90 for about four hours to investigate and clear the scene. The crash remains under investiga…

01/23/2025

Police & Fire

Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt A 49-year-old woman was killed this week after the snowmobile she was piloting crashed at a Tolland County resort, authorities said. Jamie Gallicchio, of Ellington, was involved in a crash around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Sun Valley Resort at 51 Old Springfield Rd. in Stafford, police said. Gallicchio was ejected from the snowmobile in the crash. Ski patrol and emergency crews helped paramedics rush her to Johnson Memorial Hospital, and doctors there later airlifted her to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, where she died of her wounds hours after the cra…

01/23/2025

News

Branford Woman Stole $61K From Disabled Medicaid Recipient: Prosecutor A Connecticut woman has been charged with stealing over $61,000 from a trust account meant to support a disabled Medicaid recipient, authorities said. Jennifer Rose, 47, of Branford, was arrested by state Inspectors from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit after an investigation revealed she allegedly drained the trust account during her time as trustee from Jan. 2020 to Jan. 2021, state prosecutors said. According to court documents, Rose used the funds, intended to cover the care and well-being of the disabled beneficiary, for personal expenses, including trips and other purchases…

01/22/2025

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