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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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'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old Wallingford Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help 'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old Wallingford Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help
'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old Wallingford Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help A Connecticut community is rallying around a family after a young father was killed in a motorcycle crash this week.  Robert David Connolly Jr., 24, of Wallingford, was found shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, off Guntown Road in Oxford, according to Connecticut State Police. His motorcycle had veered off the road and down an embankment, where he was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. He had been reported missing before police found the crash site. Loved ones have created two GoFundMe campaigns to help cover funeral expenses and support his son. His mother, Colleen Co…

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Police & Fire
Windham Dad Overdoses While Driving With 2 Young Kids, Police Say: 'I Thought I Was Doing Coke' Windham Dad Overdoses While Driving With 2 Young Kids, Police Say: 'I Thought I Was Doing Coke'
Windham Dad Overdoses While Driving With 2 Young Kids, Police Say: 'I Thought I Was Doing Coke' A 38-year-old Connecticut father faces multiple charges after authorities said he suffered a drug overdose while driving with his children, ages 2 and 5, in the car. Both kids were found wandering a restaurant parking lot as he and a woman both nearly died from what is believed to be opioid-laced cocaine. Nicholas Ninteau, of Windham, was found unconscious in the driver's seat of a Ford Fusion in front of the restaurant on Boston Turnpike in Bolton around 6 p.m. on June 19, Connecticut State Police said. A woman in the passenger seat was also near death. She had no pulse and was not breathin…

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Police & Fire
Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops
Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops A Hartford man is facing nine criminal charges after police say he "passed out" behind the wheel with a loaded gun in plain sight, then led officers on a dangerous chase that ended with a crash into the South Windsor Police Department’s gate, authorities said.  Eliu Claudio, 44, was arrested on Thursday, July 10, following an investigation into an incident from April, South Windsor police said.  Officers found Claudio slumped over in the driver’s seat of a car that was stopped in the middle of Miller Road near Abbe Road. A beer can was sitting in the cup holder, according to …

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Police & Fire
Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police
Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Update: Police have identified the teenage girl who was gunned down outside a Waterbury home early Friday morning, July 11, as Carizma Fox, authorities said. The investigation into her slaying is ongoing.  Original: A 17-year-old girl in Connecticut who was found shot and bleeding overnight has died from her injuries, authorities said. Police responded to a report of gunfire on Willow Street in Waterbury shortly after 2:45 a.m. Friday, July 11, officials said. Officers discovered the teen with a gunshot wound at the scene. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronou…

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Politics
Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info
Feds To Teach Harvard 'The Hard Way,' Issue Subpoenas Demanding Foreign Students' Info The Department of Homeland Security has escalated its battle with Harvard University, issuing subpoenas this week that demand the university turn over records tied to its foreign student visa program. The move marks the latest clash between the federal government and universities over international students. Harvard, which hosts more than 7,000 of them, called the legal action an “unnecessary” political attack. “We tried to do things the easy way with Harvard. Now, through their refusal to cooperate, we have to do things the hard way,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. She accused…

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Police & Fire
Roslindale Man Sentenced For 120 MPH Racing Crash That Killed Father Of 2 On I-93 In Braintree Roslindale Man Sentenced For 120 MPH Racing Crash That Killed Father Of 2 On I-93 In Braintree
Roslindale Man Sentenced For 120 MPH Racing Crash That Killed Father Of 2 On I-93 In Braintree A Roslindale man will spend up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for killing another driver during a high-speed street race on I-93 in Braintree, authorities said.  Hedweens Quetant, 21, admitted in court to driving more than 120 miles per hour with his headlights off before smashing into an SUV and killing its driver, 46-year-old Michael Wojdag of Hanson, authorities said. Wojdag was married with two children.  The deadly crash happened on I-93 North near Exit 6 on Feb. 19, 2023. Massachusetts State Police said Quetant was racing another ca…

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Police & Fire
East Haven Mom Sentenced In Fatal Hit-Run Crash With Son in the Car: State East Haven Mom Sentenced In Fatal Hit-Run Crash With Son in the Car: State
East Haven Mom Sentenced In Fatal Hit-Run Crash With Son in the Car: State A Connecticut woman is going to prison for more than four years after fatally crashing into a pedestrian last year, then driving home without stopping or calling for help. Her son was in the vehicle during the crash, authorities said. Elizabeth Cronk, 46, was sentenced Thursday, July 10, to 10 years behind bars. She'll serve 51 months, with the remainder of the sentence suspended, followed by five years of probation, according to state prosecutors. Judge Frank A. Iannotti handed down the sentence following a plea agreement. Cronk hit 47-year-old Gina LaVacca as she walked on Main Street in…

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News
Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold Less Than 3 Miles Apart In Central Mass Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold Less Than 3 Miles Apart In Central Mass
Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold Less Than 3 Miles Apart In Central Mass Two lucky lottery players in central Massachusetts are each $1 million richer after scoring big in the Powerball drawing held Wednesday, July 9. And the winners might even be neighbors. One winning ticket was sold at a Market Basket at 130 Water St. in Fitchburg. The other was sold at Country Farms at 689 North Main St. in Leominster. The two stores are less than three miles apart. Both retailers will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning tickets. To win the $1 million prize, players must match the first five numbers drawn. The numbers drawn on Wednesday were 5, 9, 25, 28, 69, and th…

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Police & Fire
CT Man, 33, Killed In Late-Night Bike Crash With Elderly Driver On Route 209 CT Man, 33, Killed In Late-Night Bike Crash With Elderly Driver On Route 209
CT Man, 33, Killed In Late-Night Bike Crash With Elderly Driver On Route 209 Police are investigating what led to a deadly bicycle-versus-car crash that left a 33-year-old man dead on Wednesday night, July 9. Trevor McManus, a Derby resident, was riding a bicycle along Route 209 in Litchfield at around 9:50 p.m. when he was involved in a collision with a Toyota Yaris, according to Connecticut State Police. Paramedics transported McManus to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The 83-year-old driver of the car was not injured, police said. Investigators have not yet determined what led to the crash. Connecticut State Police are asking anyone who w…

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Traffic
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield 2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 northbound Thursday morning, July 10, leaving two state troopers and several others injured and causing traffic backups for miles. The crash happened during the busy morning commute near Exit 47W in Enfield. It's unclear what caused the wreck, but a car hit two state troopers — one inside a cruiser, the other outside, authorities said. The Connecticut State Police have not released their names. Several people were taken to a hospital for treatment. State police described their injuries as serious but not life-threatening. P…

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