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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.


Josh Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire
(Update) 4 Dead In Waterbury Wreck After Car Crashes Through Building (Update) 4 Dead In Waterbury Wreck After Car Crashes Through Building
(Update) 4 Dead In Waterbury Wreck After Car Crashes Through Building Update: Police have identified three brothers and a 20-year-old man as the victims in the crash. Click here for more information.  Original: Four people were killed early Thursday morning, April 24, when the car they were in crashed into a building in Waterbury, police said.  Officers were called to 45 Cherry St., where the car crashed into Hernandez Market around 12:45 a.m.  Three people inside the car died at the scene, and a fourth was rushed to a local hospital but later died from their injuries. No one was inside the portion of the building. A video fro…

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News
CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings
CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings State regulators voted Wednesday to lower electric rates across Connecticut, but residents shouldn’t expect significant savings. According to the Connecticut Mirror, three commissioners from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) voted to approve a rate adjustment for Eversource and United Illuminating customers. The change translates to an estimated $13 monthly decrease for Eversource users and a $3 drop for United Illuminating customers. However, actual savings will vary based on monthly electricity usage. The new prices begin on May 1 and will continue until at least September …

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Police & Fire
2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan In Greenwich; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag 2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan In Greenwich; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag
2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan In Greenwich; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a cross-state pursuit that ended with a tense roadside stop in Greenwich, authorities said.  Heury Aponte, 23, fled a traffic stop in New York on Tuesday evening, April 22, according to Connecticut State Police.  Authorities in New York alerted troopers in Bridgeport and the Westchester County Real-Time Crime Center as the vehicle headed toward Connecticut on Interstate 95. State Troopers and Greenwich Police located the car on I-95 northbound and boxed it in, bringing it to a stop. But the alleged crimes didn't …

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Police & Fire
CT Drunk Driver Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit When He Hit, Killed Man In Lisbon: Police CT Drunk Driver Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit When He Hit, Killed Man In Lisbon: Police
CT Drunk Driver Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit When He Hit, Killed Man In Lisbon: Police A 36-year-old Ledyard man accused of driving drunk and fatally striking a pedestrian now faces new charges following a months-long investigation, police announced. William Stonier, of Ledyard, is charged with failure to maintain a lane, reckless driving, and second-degree manslaughter, Connecticut State Police said. He was previously charged with driving under the influence and illegal firearm possession while intoxicated. Police said Stonier hit Richard Dupont, of Jewett City, on River Road near the intersection of Lee Road in Lisbon on Oct. 14, 2024. Dupont died at the scene. According …

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Politics
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports President Donald Trump has announced plans to install two flagpoles to hoist nearly 100-foot flags on the White House lawn — continuing his ongoing renovation of the nation's most iconic residence, according to reports. Speaking to reporters outside the West Wing on Wednesday, April 23, Trump said he intends to place “two beautiful poles” on the North and South Lawns, USA Today reported. "They've needed flag poles for 200 years," Trump said. "I've often said, you know, they don't have a flag pole, per se. So we're putting one right where you saw us, and we're putting another one on the othe…

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Police & Fire
Westport Man Hid Camera In Bathroom He Shared With Roommate: Police Westport Man Hid Camera In Bathroom He Shared With Roommate: Police
Westport Man Hid Camera In Bathroom He Shared With Roommate: Police A Connecticut man is facing a serious criminal charge after police say he secretly recorded someone in a shared apartment bathroom using a hidden camera. Albert Steven Bermudez Ocampo, 38, of Westport, was arrested following a Westport Police investigation that began when the alleged victim reported discovering a concealed camera hidden in the bathroom of their apartment.  According to police, the camera had recorded videos of the victim taken without their knowledge or permission. It's unclear how long the camera had been in place.  Police arrested Bermudez Ocampo at his Westpor…

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News
3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized 3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized
3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized Three Massachusetts high school seniors were killed earlier this week during a Spring Break trip to Florida when their SUV collided with a tractor-trailer, police said. Jimmy McIntosh, Hannah Wasserman, and Maisey O'Donnell — all 18-year-old students at Concord-Carlisle High School — died around 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, near Panama City in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.  A fourth student, also 18, who has not been identified, remains in critical condition at a Florida hospital. Concord-Carlisle High School is about 30 minutes outside of Boston.  O'Donnell was among …

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News
Southbury Couple Must Pay $600K After Removing Almost 150 Trees At $1.1M Lakefront Mansion Southbury Couple Must Pay $600K After Removing Almost 150 Trees At $1.1M Lakefront Mansion
Southbury Couple Must Pay $600K After Removing Almost 150 Trees At $1.1M Lakefront Mansion A judge has ruled that a Southbury couple must pay the town $598,476 in penalties and restoration fees after they reportedly removed nearly 150 trees near their $1.1 million mansion overlooking Lake Lillinonah. Alan and Teresa Salzman were ordered to pay for the restoration of the trees cut and damaged near their Kuhn Street home, the ruling stated. The Salzmans told the court they paid two day laborers $300 to trim and prune trees on their property. They claimed the large-scale removal of trees occurred without their knowledge or permission, but Judge Joseph Pellegrino rejected that defens…

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Schools
‘Oscars Of Teaching’: Norwich Teacher Turns College 'Pipe Dreams' To Launchpad For Students ‘Oscars Of Teaching’: Norwich Teacher Turns College 'Pipe Dreams' To Launchpad For Students
‘Oscars Of Teaching’: Norwich Teacher Turns College 'Pipe Dreams' To Launchpad For Students Jessica Chapman, a dedicated social studies teacher at Norwich Free Academy (NFA), has been nationally recognized with the 2024 Milken Educator Award—and a $25,000 cash prize—for her outstanding work in the classroom and beyond. The award celebrates Chapman’s innovative teaching and her ability to inspire students from all backgrounds to aim higher. Chapman was honored in Los Angeles by Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken during a special event for this year’s awardees. Each winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip, access to a nationwide network of over 3,000 top educators, and pr…

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Police & Fire
Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say
Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Drivers on I-84 had a scare when a green laser beam was seen flashing into vehicles near Exit 61 in Manchester. A 911 caller told police someone inside a black Toyota Prius was pointing a laser at passing cars on Monday night, April 21 — a dangerous distraction on a busy road. A witness called police around 8:30 p.m. to report the light show and followed the Prius while directing dispatchers and helping troopers track the vehicle as it headed west onto I-91 south. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 27 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said.  Manuel Dominguez-Liz, 25, of Ca…

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