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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
Domestic Violence: Man Held Without Bail In 'Disturbing' Boston Attack, DA Says Domestic Violence: Man Held Without Bail In 'Disturbing' Boston Attack, DA Says
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, …

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House Fire: Minor Injuries In Early Morning Holyoke Blaze House Fire: Minor Injuries In Early Morning Holyoke Blaze
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. 

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Killing In Easthampton: Woman Charged With Stabbing 23-Year-Old Man To Death Killing In Easthampton: Woman Charged With Stabbing 23-Year-Old Man To Death
Killing In Easthampton: Woman Charged With Stabbing 23-Year-Old Man To Death A 23-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday, March 14, and charged with killing a man overnight, authorities said.  Easthampton police were called to the Culdaff Street home just after 3 a.m., where they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, but he died of his injuries around an hour later.  A 23-year-old woman was arrested and will be charged with murder, authorities said. Prosecutors have not released the woman's name as of Tuesday afternoon.  This …

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Murder: Police Charge Chicopee Man In Springfield Shooting, Police Say Murder: Police Charge Chicopee Man In Springfield Shooting, Police Say
Murder: Police Charge Chicopee Man In Springfield Shooting, Police Say Springfield police have charged a 25-year-old Chicopee man in a fatal shooting earlier this month.  Jordan Cabrera is charged with murder in the Friday, March 10 killing on Cadwell Drive, Springfield police said.  Police arrived at the scene around 7 p.m. to find a man bleeding from a gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, but he died of his injuries, authorities said.  Springfield police are investigating the killing with the Hampden District Attorney’s Office.

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Child Porn: Amherst Doctor Had Thousands Of Videos, Secretly Filmed Medical Exams Child Porn: Amherst Doctor Had Thousands Of Videos, Secretly Filmed Medical Exams
Child Porn: Amherst Doctor Had Thousands Of Videos, Secretly Filmed Medical Exams A resident doctor with a Western Massachusetts family medical center was arrested this week after police found thousands of photos and videos featuring child pornography of kids on more than 70 devices, federal authorities said. He is also alleged to have secretly filmed medical exams of two minor patients, officials said.  Dr. Bradley Ferrick, age 32, of Winchester and Amherst, is charged with one count of possession of child pornography after he was arrested on Tuesday, March 14, the US Attorney for Massachusett said.  Ferrick is listed as a member of the inaugural residency cla…

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Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns
Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns As much as 2 feet of snow fell overnight Monday, March 13, through Tuesday morning, leaving some roads impassable and knocking out power to thousands.  Because of the nor'easter's damage, several cities and towns in Central and Western Massachusetts have implemented parking bans.  Editor's Note: This list will be continually updated.  Franklin County Greenfield — A parking ban is in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday  Hampden County Chicopee — A parking ban is in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. That includes main and secondary roads.  Holyoke — No parking is allowed…

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Courts Closed In Central, Western Mass Because Of Storm Courts Closed In Central, Western Mass Because Of Storm
Courts Closed In Central, Western Mass Because Of Storm Trial courts in Worcester, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties are closed on Tuesday, March 14, because of the heavy snow burying much of the state.  The court posted a notice on its website that said the decision was "in the interest of safety for the public and staff, given the predicted impact of the storm." All first day jurors are also canceled statewide, the notice continued.  Parts of Western Massachusetts could get as much as two feet of snow once the nor'easter finishes its assault on the region. As of Tuesday morning, thousands were without power, …

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$1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars $1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars
$1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars A 39-year-old Essex County man admitted to a wide-ranging scheme that involved buying cars and opening credit cards using stolen identities of US citizens living in Puerto Rico, federal authorities said. He potentially faces decades in prison.  Alvin Rivera, of Haverhill, pleaded guilty Monday, March 13, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and false representation of a Social Security number, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge is set to sentence him in June.  Investigators said Rivera orchestrated the scheme with multiple pe…

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Shop Owners Beaten, Woman Hospitalized: Suspect Charged In Boston Attack Shop Owners Beaten, Woman Hospitalized: Suspect Charged In Boston Attack
Shop Owners Beaten, Woman Hospitalized: Suspect Charged In Boston Attack A 26-year-old Sandwich man was charged Monday, March 13, with the beating of two shop owners in Boston last year that sent one woman to the hospital after he allegedly kicked her in the head, authorities said.  Dempsey Allen is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. A judge issued a $1,000 bail. Though, Allen will not be getting out. The prosecutor noted Allen is being held at the Barnstable House of Correction on an open drug case.  Boston police were called to a Hanover Stree…

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Woman Slashed Teen's Face In Unprovoked Attack At Boston Bus Station: DA Woman Slashed Teen's Face In Unprovoked Attack At Boston Bus Station: DA
Woman Slashed Teen's Face In Unprovoked Attack At Boston Bus Station: DA A 35-year-old woman accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy's face open with a jagged soda can is being held on a $15,000 bail, authorities announced on Monday, March 13.  Monica Velez-Caraballo, of Mattapan, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and disorderly conduct on a public conveyance in the unprovoked attack on Thursday, March 9, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said on Monday. The judge revoked her bail on an outstanding assault case.  Witnesses told police that Velez-Caraballo was wandering around the Andrew …

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