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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

Quincy Man Jailed for Burning Caged Raccoon Alive in Shocking Act of Animal Cruelty: DA A Quincy man will spend six months in jail and two years on probation after pleading guilty to a disturbing case of animal cruelty that left neighbors horrified and local veterinarians shaken. Andrew Chieu, 64, admitted in Norfolk Superior Court to placing a live, caged raccoon on top of a burning fire in a metal can in January 2024. A neighbor caught part of the act on video before stepping in and calling police, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. The raccoon suffered severe burns and was taken by Quincy Animal Control to local emergency animal hospitals, where ve…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Woodstock Duo Attacked Man, Sexually Assaulted Woman, Then Fled In Dangerous Pursuit: Police Two men are facing serious charges after police said they assaulted a man in Woodstock, Connecticut, sexually assaulted a woman, and then led state troopers on a dangerous high-speed chase across multiple towns in Windham County. Connecticut State Police said they were called to a home in Woodstock after a reported assault. A man at the residence told troopers that two males he knew — later identified as Tylor Lewis and Tyler Fafard — had caused a disturbance in his garage. During the incident, the victim said Fafard sexually assaulted a woman who was also present, police said. According to…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Prostitution Busts: Plainfield Police Raid Wellness Spa After Residents Complain A Connecticut spa is under criminal investigation after police say it was allegedly operating as a front for prostitution. Plainfield police executed a search warrant Monday, March 24, at Wellness Spa on Railroad Avenue, following complaints from residents, according to authorities. The investigation stemmed from "extensive surveillance and undercover operations," police said, after multiple reports from concerned citizens alleged illegal sexual activity inside the business. During the search, Detective Jones and his K-9 partner, Freda, found $811 in cash hidden in "various concealed areas…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver In Montville Nearly Causes Head-On Crash, Flees From Police: Cops A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and speeding the wrong way on Interstate 395, nearly hitting oncoming cars head-on, according to police said. Troopers had to crash into her SUV to bring the dangerous pursuit to an end, authorities said. Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, is charged 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, police said. Troopers began receiving multiple 911 …

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In Westbrook Crash That Killed Dad Of 2: Cops A 58-year-old man from Connecticut who turned himself in to police this week is accused of being heavily intoxicated when he drove the wrong way on I-95 and caused a fatal head-on crash that killed a father of two young daughters, authorities said. Troy Bree, of Groton, surrendered to police on Tuesday, March 25. He is charged with wrong-way driving on a highway, second-degree manslaughter, misconduct with a motor vehicle, and reckless endangerment, according to Connecticut State Police. He is being held on a $1 million bond. Police say Bree’s Cadillac ATS was traveling north in the southbo…

03/25/2025

Lifestyle

Did 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago? A Massachusetts woman may have spoiled her "happily ever after" when she inadvertently telegraphed she had won this season's "The Bachelor." Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, was one of 25 women who started the show vying for the affections of the 31-year-old New Jersey-based day trader, Grant Ellis. In the end, it came down to her and Litia Garr, a venture capitalist from Salt Lake City. In the finale on Monday, March 24 on ABC, Litia confessed her love to Grant, saying she knew she loved him since a trip to Scotland. But for Grant, the fe…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Ellington Bookkeeper At Law Firm Embezzled $830K Over Decade: Feds A longtime bookkeeper at a Connecticut law firm is facing federal charges after prosecutors say she stole more than $835,000 from the company, authorities said. Heather Murdock, 57, of Ellington, was indicted on 12 federal counts, including five counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. She pleaded not guilty in Hartford federal court and was released on a $40,000 bond, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Federal officials say Murdock worked as the bookkeeper and office manager at a Hartford law firm identified in court papers only as “Firm A.” Over a 12-year span, in…

03/25/2025

News

Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In Meriden; Puppies Still Missing A severely malnourished puppy who had recently given birth was rescued over the weekend. She was dangerously thin, but her origin remains unknown. Meriden Animal Control found the dog — they later named her Petals — on Sunday, March 23, after teenagers spotted her running near Lincoln Plaza on West Main Street. The hound mix was completely emaciated, with her ribs clearly visible through her thin coat. She was not wearing a collar and was not microchipped. After eating two meals, Petals began producing a significant amount of milk, suggesting she had very recently given birth. Rescue…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Police ID Man Hit, Killed In Manchester As 45-Year-Old Authorities have identified the man who was hit and killed overnight in Manchester. Jaime Cordero, 45, of Manchester, was struck by a car just before midnight on Monday, March 24, in the area of 360 Buckland Hills Drive, police said. The 18-year-old driver remained at the scene. Manchester police closed a portion of Buckland Hills Drive for hours as they cleared and investigated the scene. Officers ask anyone with information on the crash to contact Manchester police at 860-645-5500.

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Over Twice Legal Limit Crashes Into Wilton Telephone Pole: Police A 26-year-old woman from Fairfield County was arrested last week after crashing into a telephone pole while allegedly driving under the influence, police said. Catherine Zayas, of Stamford, was seen driving her blue Hyundai Kona on Chestnut Hill Road in Wilton around 2 a.m. Friday, March 21, police said. She allegedly crashed into a telephone pole at the intersection of Cedar Road. Zayas failed a field sobriety test and registered blood alcohol levels of 0.1732 and 0.1667 on a breathalyzer, according to Wilton police. Connecticut’s legal limit is 0.08. She was charged with driving under th…

03/24/2025

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