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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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire

Surprise! Men Asleep In Their Car Blocking Northampton Road Had Drugs: Police Officers in Hampshire County didn't have to struggle to figure out why there were two men asleep inside a running car that was partially blocking a road in Northampton. The drugs were in plain sight, authorities said. A Department of Public Works employee called officers on Tuesday, March 14, when they noticed the car idling on Florence Road, Northampton police said. When police arrived, they found two men asleep in the car. Officers struggled to rouse them. When the men finally woke up, they were confused and disoriented, authorities said. Police tried to spea…

by Josh Lanier

03/16/2023

Police & Fire

Student Stabbed At Brockton Special Needs School, Teen Arrested: Police A student at Brockton Therapeutic Day School at Huntington was stabbed Thursday morning, March 16, authorities said. Police were called to the 1121 Warren Ave. school just after 9:30 a.m. to reports of an assault and battery with a knife, officials said. Police described his injuries as not life-threatening, and he is being treated at a nearby hospital with school administrators by his side. Officials said he is alert and responsive. A 17-year-old was arrested in the incident. Police did not release either of their names. Check back with the Daily Voice for up…

by Josh Lanier

03/16/2023

Police & Fire

'Prolific Pill Pusher': Gang Member Who Tricked People Into Buying Fentanyl, Meth Gets 10 Years A Middlesex County member of a violent street gang that police say is responsible for several drug overdoses was sentenced to 10 years behind bars, authorities said. Vando Gvozdarevic, 30, of Chelmsford, pleaded guilty last year to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl and was sentenced on Wednesday, March 15, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Gvozdarevic, a member of the gang Gangster Disciples, was arrested in 2021 with 12 others as part of a larger drug conspiracy that funneled narcotics into …

by Josh Lanier

03/16/2023

Police & Fire

'Brutal Killing': Man Convicted In 2017 Lawrence YMCA Rooming House Slaying A 67-year-old was convicted on Wednesday, March 15, of the beating death of another in a Lawrence YMCA rooming house in 2017. Martin Rodriguez was found guilty of first-degree murder following a weeklong trial for the killing of 53-year-old Jose Burgos, the Essex District Attorney's Office announced. Rodriguez was accused of beating Burgos to death with a baseball bat. The two lived at a boarding house at 40 Lawrence St. “This was a brutal crime, and I’m pleased the jury considered all of the evidence before delivering a just verdict,” Essex DA Paul F. Tucker&nb…

by Josh Lanier

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

Manhunt: Man Charged In Malden Murder Still On The Run A 33-year-old Boston man accused of stabbing an elderly Malden man more than 30 times remains on the loose, authorities said. Police have renewed their plea to the public to help track him down. Dion Smith is now accused of killing 79-year-old Ronald Gilbert last month after Gilbert's neighbors called police to report a strange smell coming from his apartment, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday, March 15. Officers found Gilbert's decomposing body with more than two dozen stab wounds on Feb. 22. Officials believe he was killed two months earlier in late De…

by Josh Lanier

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

Springfield Slaying: Victim ID'd As West Springfield Man Officials in Hampden County have released the identity of a 25-year-old killed in a Friday, March 10, shooting in Springfield. Jahvante Perez, of West Springfield, was found shot just after 7 p.m. on Cadwell Drive in Springfield, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. He died of his wounds at Baystate Medical Center later that night. Police charged Jordan Cabrera on Monday with the slaying, the prosecutor said. He is being held without bail. He's scheduled to return to court on April 12.

by Josh Lanier

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

Cold Case: More Charges For Man Accused Of 1971 Bedford Beating Death A 77-year-old man charged with a 52-year-old murder now faces accusations that he offered to pay a witness to lie on the witness stand in his defense and threatened others to repay debts, authorities said. Arthur Massei was charged last year with first-degree murder in the 1971 stabbing and beating death of Natalie Scheublin in her Bedford home, the Middlesex District Attorney. A year later, prosecutors added more charges. Following months of investigation, authorities charged Massei with solicitation to suborn perjury in a capital case, attempted extortion, solicitation to…

by Josh Lanier

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

Have You Seen Missing Teen?: Worcester PD Asks For Help To Find Him The Worcester Police Department has asked for the public's help to track down a missing teenager. Jaelen Cannon disappeared two days ago, and he has not been to school, authorities said. Jaelen is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts or disappearance is asked to contact Worcester police at 508-799-8606 or call 911. The Worcester Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to locate fourteen-year-old Jaelen Cannon. He left his home two days ago and he has not been to school. He is 5'10" 220 lbs. If yo…

by Josh Lanier

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

Domestic Violence: Man Held Without Bail In 'Disturbing' Boston Attack, DA Says A 26-year-old Boston man was ordered held without bond pending a dangerousness hearing after officials charged him in a vicious domestic assault case, authorities said. Philippe Elie, of Dorchester, is charged with assault and battery on a family or household member, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious destruction of property in the alleged March 1 attack, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Boston police were called to reports of domestic violence around 11 p.m. when they found a woman standing on Intervale Street with no shoes on and blood on her shirt, …

by Josh Lanier

03/14/2023

Police & Fire

House Fire: Minor Injuries In Early Morning Holyoke Blaze Firefighters in Hamden County were quick to the scene of an early morning house fire after a 911. Holyoke firefighters arrived at the 160 Pine Street home just before 5 a.m. in the driving snow when a neighbor noticed the house next door was on fire, authorities said. Despite crews best efforts the high winds pushed the flames onto a nearby home. Crews were able to get the blaze under control after a short period and rescued a resident of the first home who had minor smoke inhalation injuries, authorities said. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

by Josh Lanier

03/14/2023

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