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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

Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In Farmington Blames GPS: Police A Massachusetts man was arrested over the weekend after police said he drove the wrong way on I-84 in Connecticut, blaming his GPS for the mistake, authorities said. Alex Caiza-Apugllon, 28, of Chicopee, was arrested early Saturday morning, March 15, after troopers were alerted to a red Hyundai Elantra traveling east in the westbound lanes of the interstate in Farmington, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said Caiza-Apugllon initially entered the Fienemann Road off-ramp just before 5 a.m. Moments later, troopers spotted him reversing down the Exit 39A connector to Route 9 …

03/18/2025

Police & Fire

Weymouth Man Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Quincy Road A Weymouth man has died after being struck by a car in Quincy, officials said. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Monday when the 58-year-old man was hit by the car while crossing Southern Artery near Broad Street, Quincy police said. Paramedics rushed him to a Boston hospital, where he died of his injuries on Tuesday morning. Police have not released the man's name pending notification of his next of kin. The driver, an 82-year-old Quincy man, remained at the scene and was not injured, police said. No charges have been filed as of Tuesday afternoon. Quincy police and the…

03/18/2025

Police & Fire

Winchester Police Seize 24 Dogs From Home, Charge Woman With Animal Cruelty A Connecticut woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after police rescued 24 dogs from her home this week, authorities said. Sarah Smolak, 28, of Winsted, was charged Tuesday, March 18, with two counts of animal cruelty and is being held on a $150,000 bond, Winchester Police reported. Officers responded to her Strong Terrace home in Winchester around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday after an investigation by the Town of Harwinton Regional Animal Control Department and Connecticut's Department of Agriculture animal control officers, police said. The dogs that were seized are receiving car…

03/18/2025

Obituaries

Funeral For CT Officer At Toyota Oakdale Center Will Have Major Impact On Traffic A Connecticut community will gather later this week to celebrate the life of Yale Public Safety Officer Gregory Swiantek who died suddenly after suffering a severe medical event on March 12. Loved ones, colleagues, and caring community members will gather for his funeral on Wednesday, March 19, at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road, in Wallingford at noon. Original Report: Yale Officer, Father Dies Following Medical Event: His 'Spirit Shined In Small Moments' View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

03/18/2025

Police & Fire

Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after police say she was found intoxicated behind the wheel in the rear parking lot of Ledyard High School, where officers also discovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Melissa J. Brackett, 46, of Ledyard, is facing multiple charges, including possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving under the influence, according to the Ledyard police. Officers spotted a black GMC Envoy parked in the athletic field entrance lot of the high school at around 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 17. When they approa…

03/18/2025

Business

Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens has announced it will close two more stores next month as the pharmacy giant continues reducing its footprint across the country. The pharmacy chain announced this week it would shut the 311 E. Main St. Middletown store and 1083 Boston Post Road in Milford on April 23, according to its website. Walgreens previously announced closures in Waterbury, Hartford, and New Haven slated for next month. Prescriptions from the closing stores will be transferred to nearby Walgreens locations, and customers will receive notifications by mail. The retailer plans to close …

03/17/2025

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday A woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said the color of the ticket was one of the major deciding factors in why she bought it. Maria Manchester, of Fall River, won the payday playing the “Emerald Mine 50X” game, a $5 scratch-off ticket. Manchester elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the entire amount over 20 years. She said she chose that particular ticket because it was a newer game, and it was green. Manchester bought the ticket at AMS Food Mart, 2307 Sout…

03/17/2025

Real Estate

Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report With home sales surging across the country, one Connecticut city was named the nation's hottest housing market once again, according to a new report. Two others made the top 20. Hartford earned the top spot for February 2025 after seeing a jump in interest from buyers looking to move there, Realtor.com reported. The site credited the historic city's strong job market and high-quality schools as key factors driving the renewed demand. The median price for a Hartford home hit $434,000 in February, rising 6.6 percent compared to last year, Realtor.com reported. Despite higher prices, lis…

03/17/2025

Police & Fire

West Hartford Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's South Windsor Home Busted: Cops A 33-year-old Uber driver from Connecticut was arrested after a passenger caught him masturbating in their bathroom, authorities said. Ramesh Chand, of West Hartford, was arrested in South Windsor on Friday, March 14, just before 2:30 a.m., according to police. A passenger called South Windsor police after reporting that Chand asked to use the man's bathroom. After a few minutes, Chand allegedly opened the door and exposed himself while masturbating, authorities said. Chand later turned himself in to South Windsor police on a charge of disorderly conduct and was released on a $1,500 non-su…

03/17/2025

Police & Fire

8-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In New Haven Home: 'Tragic, Preventable, Senseless Death' Police in Connecticut are investigating the weekend shooting death of a child in what authorities are calling a "senseless" and "preventable" tragedy. Officers responded to a home in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven just before 11 p.m. Sunday, March 16, where they found the boy on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound, New Haven Public Information Officer Christian Burkhart told Daily Voice. New Haven police noted the boy lived at the home, and officers discovered a gun inside. Following an initial investigation, police believe the shooting was accidental and said there is no ongoing thr…

03/17/2025

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