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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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Police & Fire

Police ID 41-Year-Old Woman Killed In Head-On Wilmington Crash Authorities have identified the woman who died earlier this week after her car crossed the center line and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle in Wilmington. Erica Mastropietro, 41, was driving a Lexus eastbound on Route 62 just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, when, for unknown reasons, her car veered into the oncoming lane and crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed Mastropietro to Lahey Hospital in Burlington, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The Jeep’s driver was also taken to Lahey Hospital and remained the…

02/28/2025

News

Woman Critically Injured After Car Slams Into Tree On Route 15 In Trumbull A 27-year-old Connecticut woman was seriously injured Friday, Feb. 28, after her car careened off of a highway and struck a tree, police said. State police were called to an area near the Park Avenue exit (Exit 47) on Route 15 in Trumbull around 3:45 a.m. An initial investigation found that the Bridgeport woman's Mazda left the road for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree. Paramedics rushed her to Saint Vincent Hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. State police urge any witnesses or anyone with information on the crash to contact Trooper Roberto Jua…

02/28/2025

News

Registered Sex Offender Busted With Over 500 Images Of Child Porn In South Windsor: Police A Connecticut registered sex offender was arrested after police say he enticed a 15-year-old to send him nude photos, which is what he was convicted of doing in 2022. Drew McFarland, 24, of South Windsor, turned himself in on Friday, Feb. 28, on charges of importing child sex abuse material and possession of child sex abuse material, South Windsor police said. Police began investigating McFarland in July 2024 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children linked child sexual abuse material being shared online to his IP address, authorities said. So…

02/28/2025

Police & Fire

Sikorsky Memorial Airport Building Goes Up In Flames In Bridgeport An early-morning fire at a Connecticut airport severely damaged a building in Fairfield County. Firefighters responded to Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport around 6:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, after a blaze broke out at the Civil Air Patrol building. The 1.5-story structure was fully engulfed when crews arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

02/28/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Chester Woman Lands $2M Lottery Jackpot From Northampton Ticket It was a lucky week for one Bay Stater who collected a $2 million lottery prize. Michelle Sivard, of Chester, won the seven-figure payout on a “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” ticket, the grand prize for the $10 scratch-off game. Related: Gloucester Man Lands First $1M Grand Prize In New Scratch-Off Game Sivard chose a lump-sum payment of $1.3 million instead of an annuity that would have paid the full $2 million over 20 years. She said she plans to use the money to upgrade her home and buy a new car. Sivard purchased the ticket at Cumberland Farms, 134 King St. in Northampton, which wil…

02/28/2025

Obituaries

Cause of Death Revealed For 3 American Tourists Found Dead In Belize Resort: Report Authorities in Belize have determined the cause of death for three Massachusetts women who were found dead inside a luxury hotel earlier this month. An autopsy revealed blood in the women's lungs, CBS Boston reported. Police are still investigating what led up to their deaths. The next step is a toxicology report and testing of tissue samples, which could take up to a month for results. Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all from Revere and in their mid-20s — had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Sat…

02/27/2025

Police & Fire

New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police A 63-year-old man remains hospitalized with severe injuries months after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a busy New Haven intersection, police say. Now, authorities have arrested the woman they say was behind the wheel when it happened. Jamira Perry, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 26, following an extensive investigation into the November crash at Chapel and Temple streets, New Haven police said. She now faces multiple charges, including Evading Responsibility Resulting in Serious Injury, Assault 3rd of an Elderly Person, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License. Authorities sa…

02/27/2025

Police & Fire

Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn Ansonia police are asking for the public's help to track down a missing 55-year-old woman. Blanche Bailey was last heard from Thursday morning, Feb. 27, where she made comments about harming herself, causing police to issue a Silver Alert. Bailey is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Ansonia police ask anyone with information on Bailey's whereabouts to contact searchers at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411.

02/27/2025

Police & Fire

Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run A dramatic police pursuit involving a tractor-trailer barreling through Needham ended in a crash, but the driver remains on the loose, authorities said. State Police say the chase began around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, when troopers spotted the truck moving erratically on the University Avenue ramp leading to Interstate 95 North. When the driver refused to stop, authorities escalated the situation, deploying multiple cruisers, the Air Wing, and a K9 unit. The chase took a dangerous turn when the big rig exited the highway at Exit 33, crashing on the Great Plain Avenue off-ramp …

02/27/2025

Police & Fire

CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police Update: Police on Friday, Feb. 28, reported that Eric LeBlanc admitted to using fentanyl before crashing in Lisbon earlier this week. Click here for more information. Original: A Connecticut man wanted in connection with a 2024 crash that led to a series of tragic events, including the death of a newborn, was arrested this week after being involved in a second accident, authorities said. Eric Leblanc, 25, of Griswold, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash in Lisbon, Connecticut State Police reported. During the response, troopers learned he had an active warrant. Acco…

02/27/2025

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