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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

Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ A Connecticut man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing more than $28 million from his employer in a years-long fraud scheme, federal authorities said. Paul R. Steed, 58, of Stamford, was arrested after a federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging him with wire fraud and tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Bridgeport and is currently being held in custody. According to the indictment, Steed worked remotely from Stamford for Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., where he served as global p…

03/27/2025

Obituaries

Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report Three Massachusetts women found dead last month in a seaside Belize hotel died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to an investigation by the Belizean government, CBS Boston reported Wednesday, March 26. The bodies of Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all lifelong friends from Revere — were discovered on Feb. 22. The trio had traveled to Central America to celebrate El Arar’s 26th birthday, their families said. Related: Communities Rally Around Families of 3 Women Who Died in Belize Initial reports from officials indicated that the women died of acute pulmonary edem…

03/26/2025

Schools

North Stonington School Social Worker Charged With DWI, Cops Say — District Won't Address It A Connecticut woman who was arrested after police said she was driving intoxicated down the wrong side of I-395 at high speeds, nearly crashing into multiple vehicles, reportedly worked as a school social worker, Daily Voice has learned. Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, was charged on Saturday, March 22, with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited-access highway, engaging police in a pursuit, interfering with an officer, and first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Original Report: Intoxicated Wrong-Way…

03/26/2025

Police & Fire

DUI Driver, 32, Kills Man Near MIT Campus, Cops Say A 73-year-old man from Boston died after a multi-vehicle crash last week in Cambridge, and a New Jersey woman is accused of driving drunk when she caused the wreck, authorities said. Daniel O’Neil was riding a moped near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street, close to the MIT campus, on Friday, March 21, when an SUV struck both him and an MIT police cruiser that was traveling ahead of her, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. Lauren Mullins, 32, of Roselle Park, NJ, was driving the SUV, according to police. She was arrested at the scene and charged with operat…

03/26/2025

Real Estate

Mary Tyler Moore's Historic Greenwich Estate Sells For $16.9M: See Inside After 18 months on the market and a $5 million price cut, Mary Tyler Moore's sprawling 13,000 square-foot estate in Greenwich has sold for $16.9 million. Greenwich Time first reported on the sale. The Georgian colonial estate in Fairfield County, located at 10 Cliffdale Road in Greenwich, sits on seven acres of rolling hills and was once owned by the late comedienne and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. The solarium where Mary Tyler Moore spent her final years, reports said. Sotheby's International Realty The couple bought the 125-year-old home in 2006 for $9 million. …

03/26/2025

Police & Fire

103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook: Driver Had No License or Insurance, Police Say A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after police say he was caught speeding more than 100 miles per hour on I-95 in Old Saybrook without a valid driver's license or insurance on the car. Carlos Guaman Cevallos, 41, of New London, was arrested just before midnight on Sunday, March 23, on I-95, Connecticut State Police said. He was clocked at 103 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone. He was charged with reckless driving, operating a vehicle on a suspended license, operating without a license, not having insurance on the vehicle, and falsifying marker, license plate, and/or registr…

03/26/2025

Police & Fire

CT Man Firebombed Simsbury Home With Molotov Cocktails With People He Knew Inside: Police A 28-year-old Connecticut man was arrested this week after police said he threw multiple Molotov cocktails into a home while people he knew were inside. Adam Julian, of Coventry, is facing charges of attempted murder by arson, first-degree arson, and illegal bomb manufacturing, according to the Simsbury Police Department. Authorities said Julian threw several incendiary devices into a Simsbury home on Nov. 6, 2024. A Molotov cocktail is typically a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid and a lit rag, designed to ignite and spread flames upon impact. No injuries were reported. Police di…

03/26/2025

Police & Fire

Rush-Hour Road Rage Ends In Gunfire On I-91 In Windsor; Driver Shot, Another Busted: Cops A road-rage shooting on Interstate 91 south shocked drivers during the afternoon commute, leaving one person injured and a Connecticut man under arrest, authorities said. Amir Wali, 23, of New Haven, was arrested following the shooting in Windsor around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers say the terrifying incident began in the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane near Exit 35. The victim told troopers a Honda Pilot had been tailgating them "for a long period of time." Things escalated quickly. According to police, the Honda pulled up beside the victi…

03/26/2025

Police & Fire

Bristol Teen Missing Since Last Week; Police Asking For Public's Help To Find Him Bristol police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a missing 15-year-old boy. Kenneth Rivera, Jr., was last seen last week. He is described as being five feet, five inches tall, 115 pounds, with long, curly brown hair and light skin. Police issued a Silver Alert for him. Searchers ask anyone with information on Rivera's disappearance or whereabouts to contact Bristol Police Department at 860-584-3011

03/26/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Masked Men Zip-Tie Driver In Manchester Parking Lot, Rob Him; Police Asking For Tips Police are asking for information after a delivery truck was robbed on Tuesday, March 25, in Manchester. A delivery driver reported he was in the I-84 Exit 62 Buckland Street commuter lot between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. He said two to three masked men approached him with firearms and zip ties, Connecticut State Police said. They restrained him and stole an unknown quantity of Apple products before running away. Officers believe they drove away in a grey Ford Expedition or silver Ford Explorer. State Police urge anyone who was in the area at the time of the robbery or may have …

03/25/2025

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