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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.

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News

$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 …

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Felon Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' Drugs In Darien Home Where Children Lived: Police Police arrested a convicted felon this week following a months-long investigation that ended in a dramatic foot chase in Fairfield County, authorities said. Officers reported finding guns, drugs, and a large sum of cash in a house where children were present. Ramell Rayon Crawford, 29, of Waterbury, was arrested at a Darien home on Friday, March 14. Officers found cocaine, fentanyl, and a gun with its serial number removed, making it harder to trace, authorities said. At the time of his arrest, Crawford was on parole. Police launched an investigation into Crawford after multiple complaints …

03/15/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Clinton Pilot Killed When Plane Crashed In Deep River A 69-year-old Connecticut man was killed earlier this week when the glider plane he was in crash-landed in the woods, authorities said. Bradley Daar, of Clinton, was identified as the pilot of the Single Engine Ultralight Glider that crashed in the Cedar Lake Road area of Deep River on Friday afternoon, March 14, Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics airlifted him to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Troopers alerted the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and Connecticut Airport Authority of the crash, but St…

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Man Shot At Plainfield Home; Suspect Found Hiding In Woods Behind House: Police A 33-year-old man was shot earlier this week at a home in Plainfield, police said. Officers responded to a report of multiple people inside a home breaking things shortly before midnight on Friday, March 14, at 10 Black Hill Road, authorities said. When police arrived, they found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his forearm alongside another man inside the house, authorities said. Paramedics took the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. His name was not released, police said. Using a K-9 unit, officers located the suspect hiding in the tree line behind t…

03/15/2025

Police & Fire

Meriden Man Admits To Fatal Stabbing That Ended In Stand-Off With Police: State A 20-year-old Connecticut man has pleaded guilty this week to a 2023 fatal stabbing that led to an hours-long stand-off with police, authorities said. Josue Ortega-Torres admitted on Tuesday, March 11, to killing 44-year-old Justin Sloan Sr. on Hanover Drive in Meriden on July 8, 2023, the State's Attorney's Office said. He will be sentenced to 25 years in prison on May 8, per a sentencing agreement. Investigators said surveillance video captured Ortega-Torres, his clothing, and his car as it left the scene of the stabbing. He went home after the attack and tried t…

03/14/2025

Police & Fire

Passenger Killed After Minivan Crashes Into Naugatuck Stone Wall A man was killed on Friday morning, March 14, after the minivan he was riding in left the road and crashed into a stone wall, authorities said. The crash was reported around 8:30 a.m. on Gunntown Road in Naugatuck when a Kia Sedona driving north crashed into the wall, police said. The driver sustained minor injuries, but the unnamed passenger was killed in the crash. Naugatuck police are investigating what caused the vehicle to leave the road. Police urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Naugatuck Officer Robert Fulton at 203-729-5221.

03/14/2025

Police & Fire

Lebanon Homeowner Ran Over By Unoccupied Car Hospitalized With Serious Injuries A Connecticut homeowner was airlifted to an area hospital after an unoccupied car ran over them earlier this week, authorities said. Volunteer firefighters in Lebanon were called to a Bush Hill Road home around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12. The homeowner was working on their car when it began to roll away. They tried to stop the vehicle, but it ran them over. The unidentified homeowner suffered "significant injuries" and had to be helicoptered to a trauma hospital, where they are expected to survive, Lebanon firefighters said.

03/14/2025

Obituaries

Police ID 4-Year-Old Girl Who Passed In North Adams Fire Authorities have identified the 4-year-old girl who passed in a duplex fire in Berkshire County as Ensley Lacosse. Firefighters were called to a duplex on West Shaft Road in North Adams just before midnight on Tuesday, March 11, to find it fully engulfed in flames. Crews battled the blaze for about 90 minutes before getting it under control, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Four people were taken to the hospital, two with serious burns. Authorities have not provided updates on their condition. A GoFundMe for families who lost everything in the fire ha…

03/14/2025

Police & Fire

Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase In Lisbon: Cops A high-speed chase that started on Route 2 and ended with a suspect hiding under a deck has landed an Old Saybrook woman behind bars with a $500,000 bond, according to Connecticut State Police. Electra Chiulli, 33, who had an active warrant, was spotted by troopers a little after 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, on Route 2 in Bozrah after officers noticed her black Subaru Legacy missing a front license plate and swerving between lanes. When police ran her information, they discovered Chiulli was already wanted for leading Old Saybrook police on a previous pursuit, authorities said. …

03/14/2025

Obituaries

Beloved Yale Officer, Father Dies Following Medical Event: 'Spirit Shined In Small Moments' A popular and well-respected officer and father is being remembered for his compassion, diligence, and support he showed everyone. Yale Public Safety Officer Gregory Swiantek died suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, following a "fatal medical event," the department said. He leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter Remy and many friends and family members. The Yale Public Safety Department said he served as a member of the Honor Guard and was a field-training officer. Always the first to offer a helping hand, his kindness, compassion, and unwavering support touched countless live…

03/14/2025

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