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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

Comedy Of Errors: Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Milford Drug Bust, Cops Say It’s been a rough week for a Connecticut felon who is facing a long list of charges after police say he backed into one cruiser, crashed into another, ran from officers, and dropped a gun on the street during a wild early-morning drug arrest. Nathan Araujo, 36, of Naugatuck, was found asleep behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette that was still in drive at the Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue intersection in Milford around 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, police said. A 911 caller told police there was a man passed out in a car. When officers tried to wake him and asked him to put the v…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

UConn Student Brutally Beaten In Unprovoked Attack Over Seat In Mansfield: Police A 22-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and charged this week in an unprovoked, violent attack on a University of Connecticut student who refused to give up his seat, authorities said. Trent Love, of Willington — also a UConn student — was arrested Thursday, March 27, in connection with the alleged Feb. 23 assault in Mansfield, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The victim told police he had ordered food around 2 a.m. and was sitting outside waiting for it when a stranger — later identified as Love — approached and demanded he move, a…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Wrong-Way Drunk Driver On Route 8 In Torrington Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police A Connecticut man is facing several serious charges after police said he was driving drunk and going the wrong way on Route 8, putting multiple other drivers at risk. Matthew Thompson, 44, of Torrington, was arrested just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, after multiple people called 911 to report his Honda CR-V traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 8 in Torrington, Connecticut State Police said. Police caught up with Thompson near Exit 46 after he had turned around and started driving in the correct direction, authorities said. Thompson smelled strongly of alcohol, had glassy …

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Fiery Pomfret Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Police Searching For Answers A driver died in a fiery crash earlier this week after their car erupted in flames, police said. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. Thursday, March 27, on Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) near the intersection with Paine Road in Pomfret, according to Connecticut State Police. The Subaru reportedly crossed the double-yellow line, veered onto the westbound shoulder, and left the roadway before crashing into a tree, police said. The impact sent the vehicle tumbling down an embankment, where it landed upside down and caught fire. The driver was unidentifiable at the scene, but the vehicle is regi…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Speeding Car Slams Into North Branford Town Hall; Driver Cut From Vehicle Firefighters rescued a driver trapped in a mangled vehicle after it slammed into North Branford Town Hall overnight. Emergency crews responded to the crash at 909 Foxon Road around 1:50 a.m. on Friday, March 28, according to North Branford officials. Firefighters said the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before it struck the building. It took about 10 minutes for firefighters to cut the driver out of the car and transfer them to a waiting ambulance. The driver sustained serious injuries, officials said. The driver's identity has not been released. North Branford police …

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Wolcott Triple Killing: Police ID Family Slain In Shooting A mother, father, and their son were killed earlier this week when a fight broke out inside a Connecticut home, police said. Wolcott police were called to 634 Bound Line Road around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, to reports of a shooting. Police arrived to find the bodies of Michelle Cote, 55, of Colchester, her estranged husband, David Cote, 59, from Wolcott, and their 34-year-old son, David Cote Jr., of Colchester. Police say Michelle, her son, and one of his friends were helping David move out of his home when an argument broke out between the estranged parents, police sai…

03/28/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Man Killed In Wethersfield Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old Rocky Hill Man Police released the name of the man who died after being found trapped between a truck frame earlier this week. Drew Midford, 63, of Rocky Hilll, was found at Drew's Small Engine Repair, 832 Silas Deane Highway in Wetherfield, around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, March 27, police said. A coworker called police, saying they had been looking for the man when they found Midford trapped in the vehicle's frame. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of his body, and Wethersfield police are investigating the incid…

03/28/2025

Business

Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New Orange Location — Here’s What to Expect Duck Donuts, famous for its unique flavors like maple bacon and peanut butter paradise, announced it will open a new Connecticut location next month. The Duck, North Carolina-based company announced on Facebook earlier this month that it had chosen 350 Boston Post Road in Orange as its new store location. That store will open its doors on Saturday, April 5. Visitors can expect games, giveaways, and offerings of its unique flavor combinations, along with more vanilla options. Let’s make a duck dozen! 🍩 Sound off in the comments, which donut are you exci…

03/27/2025

Police & Fire

'I Don't Want To Die Here': CT Driver Hit 85 MPH In 45-Zone In Fatal Willington Crash, Cops Say A 22-year-old man from Connecticut is accused of killing a friend in a 2024 high-speed crash after losing control of his car while speeding around a curve, police said. Louis Marcantonio of Bethel was arrested Wednesday, March 26, and charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, first-degree manslaughter, and four counts of reckless endangerment, according to the Connecticut State Police. Marcantonio is accused of causing the death of his 19-year-old friend, Maria Rita Cardoso Da Mata, a Central Connecticut State University student, in the April 2024 crash in Willington. A poli…

03/27/2025

News

(Update) Stepmom Accused of Imprisoning Connecticut Man For 20 Years Back In Court Amid Outrage Update: A judge ruled Friday, March 28, that Kimberly Sullivan must wear a GPS-monitoring device while out on bail. Original: Donations continue to flood in for the 32-year-old man from Connecticut who was allegedly held captive inside a tiny room in a Waterbury home for two decades. The global outpouring of support comes as prosecutors seek harsher penalties for his stepmother, who is currently out on bail. Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury has raised nearly $200,000 on GoFundMe as of Thursday morning, March 27 — more than double its original goal. The funds will help cover the man's …

03/27/2025

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