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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
Mass Driver Stopped On I-84 'To Drink a Beer’ Before Speeding At 122 MPH: Cops Mass Driver Stopped On I-84 'To Drink a Beer’ Before Speeding At 122 MPH: Cops
Mass Driver Stopped On I-84 'To Drink a Beer’ Before Speeding At 122 MPH: Cops A drunk man who was arrested this weekend after State Police say he pulled onto the shoulder of I-84 in West Hartford to drink a beer, then sped off and was later caught driving nearly double the speed limit. Carlos Gallegos-Loja, 23, of Brockton, Massachusetts, faces multiple charges following the stop early Sunday morning, June 22, Connecticut State Police Said.  Troopers in Hartford said they first spotted a Chevrolet Traverse stopped on the shoulder near Exit 44 just after 1 a.m. The SUV’s occupants were outside the vehicle, but as Troopers turned around to check on them, the vehic…

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Police & Fire
Teen Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash With Car; Police Seek Witnesses Teen Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash With Car; Police Seek Witnesses
Teen Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash With Car; Police Seek Witnesses A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after he was hit by a car while riding his bike over the weekend.  Emergency crews were called to the area near 118 West Main St. in Vernon just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. When officers arrived, they found the teenager lying in the road. First responders rushed the boy to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center with serious injuries, Vernon police said.  Police said the driver who struck the bicyclist stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The crash is under investigation, and so far, no c…

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Police & Fire
Officer Hurt, Mother, Son Arrested In Wild West Haven Street Takeover With ATVs: Police Officer Hurt, Mother, Son Arrested In Wild West Haven Street Takeover With ATVs: Police
Officer Hurt, Mother, Son Arrested In Wild West Haven Street Takeover With ATVs: Police A wild scene erupted in West Haven over the weekend when a swarm of ATVs and dirt bikes tore through traffic, turning a quiet evening into chaos and violence, police said. The group was “riding wheelies, speeding, and driving in the wrong lane” on Captain Thomas Boulevard around 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, creating a danger to other drivers on the road. Among the swarm, officers spotted a dirt bike flying down the street, with what appeared to be a young child clinging to the back. When police tried to stop it, the rider refused, speeding off and ignoring commands.  But officers c…

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News
25 People Rescued After Boat Runs Aground Near Eustasia Island 25 People Rescued After Boat Runs Aground Near Eustasia Island
25 People Rescued After Boat Runs Aground Near Eustasia Island Emergency responders pulled off a major late-night rescue after a boat ran aground near Eustasia Island in the Connecticut River, leaving 25 people stranded. According to the Deep River Fire Department, first responders were called to the scene around 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, after reports of a vessel that had gone aground with several people on board. Crews from Essex, Deep River, and Chester fire departments launched multiple marine units to assist. Emergency teams worked together to bring all 25 people safely off the vessel. Everyone was checked for injuries. Luckily, no one was se…

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Police & Fire
Summer Santa? Man Gets Stuck In Chimney During Alleged Break-In Summer Santa? Man Gets Stuck In Chimney During Alleged Break-In
Summer Santa? Man Gets Stuck In Chimney During Alleged Break-In A Bristol man had to be rescued after getting stuck inside a chimney while trying to break into a building, police said. Carlos Owens, 35, was found wedged in the chimney of a Rockwell Park structure on Dutton Avenue in Bristol. According to police, Bristol Parks and Recreation workers were the first to hear something unusual and called authorities. The Bristol Fire Department responded and was able to pull Owens out. The rescue efforts resulted in physical damage to the chimney and building,” but Owens was not hurt. He was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree cri…

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News
From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream
From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream Shep Jennings may be a kind, soft-spoken, and well-mannered 11-year-old, but in the water, he’s unstoppable, winning awards, accolades, and the respect of the Connecticut swimming community. But Shep wants to use his skills in the water to help doctors fight cancer. The Darien fifth grader is channeling his love of swimming into raising money for Swim Across America, held Saturday, June 21, in Stamford. He’s already helped raise more than $9,000 for cancer research, making him one of this year’s top individual fundraisers for Swim Across America – Fairfield County. The organization is stil…

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News
25-Year-Old Killed In Fairfield Hit-Run Crash: Police 25-Year-Old Killed In Fairfield Hit-Run Crash: Police
25-Year-Old Killed In Fairfield Hit-Run Crash: Police A 25-year-old was killed after a vehicle crashed into him and sped away Saturday night, June 21, in Fairfield.  The crash was reported around 9:30 p.m. on Post Road near South Benson Road, Fairfield police said. The driver sped away before police arrived.  The 25-year-old was rushed to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. Authorities have not released his name on Sunday, as they notified his family.  Multiple people saw the crash and called 911.  Fairfield police traffic investigators were able to track down the driver and the car thanks to their investigat…

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Train Leaving Boston Strikes, Kills Pedestrian In CT; Amtrak, Police Investigating Train Leaving Boston Strikes, Kills Pedestrian In CT; Amtrak, Police Investigating
Train Leaving Boston Strikes, Kills Pedestrian In CT; Amtrak, Police Investigating An Amtrak train hit and killed a pedestrian in Connecticut around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.  The crash happened near Columbus Avenue in East Lyme. None of the 389 passengers and crew aboard the train were hurt, Amtrak said in a statement. The train had departed from Boston on its way to Washington, D.C. The pedestrian's name has not been released as of Saturday evening.  Amtrak said the person was trespassing when they were struck.  "These incidents can affect everyone involved — those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers," Am…

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Politics
Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report
Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report A Florida judge who ruled in favor of President Donald Trump in a major free speech case is now in line for a powerful new job, and the timing is drawing concern, according to a new report.  Judge Ed Artau was part of a panel that ruled last month that Trump's lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board could progress, reports said. The case challenged protections for journalists and called for overturning a major Supreme Court decision that limits lawsuits from public officials against the media. Just weeks after issuing his opinion in the case, Artau met with Sen. Rick Scott's staf…

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Police & Fire
Burglar Busted Hiding In Westport Closet In Middle Of Night With Pocket Full Of Jewelry: Police Burglar Busted Hiding In Westport Closet In Middle Of Night With Pocket Full Of Jewelry: Police
Burglar Busted Hiding In Westport Closet In Middle Of Night With Pocket Full Of Jewelry: Police A man was caught hiding in a closet after breaking into a home in Connecticut thanks to a quick-thinking homeowner who used a security camera to alert police. Officers were called to a home on Riverside Avenue in Westport around 2:40 a.m. after the out-of-town homeowner called in a report of an intruder. The homeowner, watching live footage through his Blink camera system, gave real-time updates as the man moved through the house. Police arrived quickly, surrounded the home, and found an unlocked sliding glass door. Moments later, officers spotted the man on a third-floor balcony. He d…

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