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Josh Lanier

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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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Blast From The Past: WWI Artillery Shell Found In Rockport; Detonated By Bomb Squad Blast From The Past: WWI Artillery Shell Found In Rockport; Detonated By Bomb Squad
Blast From The Past: WWI Artillery Shell Found In Rockport; Detonated By Bomb Squad A piece of artillery more than 100 years old was uncovered in Massachusetts and was detonated for safety.  Someone cleaning a cottage on Cleaves Street in Rockport Saturday came across the 75mm artillery shell and contacted police, police said.  The Massachusetts State Bomb Squad was called in to see if the artillery shell was still active, but an X-ray proved inconclusive.  Out of an abundance of caution, technicians safely detonated the ancient military tech at the Rockport Police Department gun range, located off Piggery Crossing without issue.  There is no threat t…

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Volunteer's Face 'Savagely Mauled,' North Haven Shelter Says It Will Not Euthanize Dog Volunteer's Face 'Savagely Mauled,' North Haven Shelter Says It Will Not Euthanize Dog
Volunteer's Face 'Savagely Mauled,' North Haven Shelter Says It Will Not Euthanize Dog A volunteer at a Connecticut animal shelter was "savagely mauled" in the face by a dog named Sarge earlier this week, but leaders do not plan to put the animal down. However, they are looking to find it a new home.  The Animal Haven in North Haven announced that one of its volunteers was attacked on Thursday, March 5, requiring reconstructive surgery, with several more planned, the shelter said in a Facebook post. Further information on the victim's condition was not released.  On March 5, 2025, a tragedy occurred at The Animal Haven in North Haven. We have been sheltering a…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winthrop Winner Eyeing Future With His Newfound Cash $1M Lottery Jackpot: Winthrop Winner Eyeing Future With His Newfound Cash
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winthrop Winner Eyeing Future With His Newfound Cash A man who collected his $1 million payday from the Massachusetts State Lottes this week said he has a sensible plan for that cash. Amjad Rubieh, of Winthrop, won the seven-figure payout on the "$10,000,000 Cash King,” a $20 scratch-off game.  Related: Mass Lottery Winner Eyes Something Special With $2 Million Win Rubieh elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full prize over 20 years.  He said he plans to invest the money.  Rubieh bought the ticket at Saratoga Market, 16 Trident St. in East B…

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Guilty: Out-Of-State Man Sent Nude Photos To Burlington County Child, Jury Finds Guilty: Out-Of-State Man Sent Nude Photos To Burlington County Child, Jury Finds
Guilty: Out-Of-State Man Sent Nude Photos To Burlington County Child, Jury Finds A 33-year-old Massachusetts man has been convicted of exchanging nude photos of himself with an underage girl in Burlington County, authorities announced.  Andrew J. Hall, of Warren, MA, was found guilty by a jury last month of endangering the welfare of a child, providing obscene material to a minor, and two counts of criminal sexual contact, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said.  Police began investigating Hall in September 2022 after the victim and her parents spoke to authorities about the messages.  Authorities said Hall reached out to the girl on a socia…

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Police & Fire
Naugatuck Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ Naugatuck Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ
Naugatuck Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ A registered sex offender in Connecticut admitted to child porn charges this week and faces potentially decades in prison, federal authorities announced.  Travis Tilley, 41, of Naugatuck, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material on Thursday, March 6, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  He was convicted of similar charges in 2019 in state court and released in 2022, records show.  Tilley was serving 15 years probation, and during an unannounced visit to his home, his probation officer seized his laptop and found more of the offending material, the federal…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police A man accused of carjacking a Connecticut couple — driving off with one of the victims still inside — was captured earlier this week, police said. Michael Maldonado, 27, of Norwalk, was arrested Thursday, March 6, and charged with carjacking, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, motor vehicle theft, and violating a protective order, police said. The victims told police they were sitting in a car on Burwell Street in Norwalk on Nov. 17, 2024, when a man approached and smashed the window. One victim jumped out, but the other remained in the backseat as the suspect drove away, authorities sa…

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Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police
Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police A 73-year-old Connecticut man is recovering after being hit by two cars while crossing the street earlier this week. One of the drivers stayed to help, but the other allegedly sped away and was later caught, police said. Diego Mosqura-Garcia, 31, of Meriden, was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with evading responsibility in a crash causing serious injury, driving with a suspended license, and failing to exercise due care near a pedestrian, police said. Maurice Carrier was legally crossing Pratt and Cedar Streets in Meriden around noon Thursday when a blue Ford Explorer hit him and …

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Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police
Bristol Man Tried To Kidnap 2 Girls By Luring Them To His Car With Cash: Police A Connecticut man was busted after police say he tried to lure two young girls — ages 10 and 11 — from a store to his car by offering them cash. A distinctive decal on his vehicle ultimately helped police solve the case nearly two months later. Robert Darche, 66, of Bristol, was arrested on Friday, March 7, on a charge of attempted kidnapping, Bristol police said. Investigators allege Darche approached the two girls at the Dollar Store on Jan. 11 after they left their parents' side to look at toys. He showed them money and told them to follow him to his car. The girls ran away in fear…

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Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire
Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire A Connecticut bistro was gutted in a fast-moving fire early Friday morning, March 7, and other businesses were damaged before firefighters could put it out, authorities said. Stamford firefighters responded to Bedford Street around 4:45 a.m. and found smoke pouring from Chez Vous Bistro, a popular French restaurant on the corner of Spring Street. Flames licked the walls and burned through the ceiling of the building, which is home to multiple businesses. Stamford Fire Department Stamford crews called for reinforcements in the four-alarm fire, and more than 50 firefighters battled the blaz…

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Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police
Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week, and police seized his weapons after he allegedly sent an online threat about area schools, authorities said. Colby Kordas, 23, of Canton, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after a woman saw a Snapchat post from him featuring a man holding a black-and-green rifle with the caption, "Schools better beware," Connecticut State Police said.  The message said he was in Waterbury. When troopers tracked Kordas down, he admitted to investigators that he took the photo of his friend holding the gun and made the social media post, but he said he nev…

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