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Josh Lanier

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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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Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police
Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police A jilted lover is giving new meaning to the expression, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, has been arrested for allegedly sending poisoned Easter eggs and candy to her ex-boyfriend’s new family in Brazil on Wednesday, April 16, according to People.  The new girlfriend's 7-year-old son, Luis Silva, reportedly ate the tainted treats and later died from the poisoning, The New York Daily News reported. Authorities have not determined the cause of his death.  The child’s mother and 13-year-old sister also ate the chocolate. They were immediat…

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Police & Fire
$1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police $1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police
$1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police A Connecticut neighborhood was shaken after police say a 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a home Saturday evening, April 19.  Bryan Eduardo Caceres-Pinguil, 21, of Danbury, was charged with murder following the incident. He is also facing charges of third-degree assault, two counts of risk of injury to a minor, and disorderly conduct, Danbury police said.  Police were called to Granville Avenue in Danbury just after noon after a 22-year-old man was reportedly stabbed. Officers and emergency crews arrived to find the victim with serious injuries. Paramedics rushed him to Danb…

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Politics
VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown
VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown JD Vance and two senior Vatican officials had an “exchange of opinions” during the Catholic vice president’s visit to Vatican City over Easter weekend, according to reports. Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter’s Basilica while visiting Rome with his family. On Saturday, April 19, he met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, CNN reported. The officials discussed President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Pope Francis has publicly opposed Trump and Vance over the stricter measures and p…

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Police & Fire
Dump Truck Driver Killed in Multi-Car Crash on I-93 in Medford, Police Ask For Tips Dump Truck Driver Killed in Multi-Car Crash on I-93 in Medford, Police Ask For Tips
Dump Truck Driver Killed in Multi-Car Crash on I-93 in Medford, Police Ask For Tips A crash involving five vehicles shut down a section of I-93 in Medford, leaving one man dead and police searching for answers. Fredis Saravia-Corvera, 34, was driving a gray Ford F-350 dump truck with a trailer when he was killed in the wreck near the Roosevelt Circle exit on Route 93 North around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police said a black Toyota Camry may have been driving erratically just before the crash. The other vehicl…

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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 21, Critically Hurt in Manchester Crash — Police Asking for Information Motorcyclist, 21, Critically Hurt in Manchester Crash — Police Asking for Information
Motorcyclist, 21, Critically Hurt in Manchester Crash — Police Asking for Information A 21-year-old woman is battling for her life after being involved in a crash with a vehicle Friday afternoon, April 18.  The collision happened near 305 South Main Street in Manchester, a well-traveled stretch in town around 1:10 p.m. According to Manchester Police, a 73-year-old man was driving south on South Main when he collided with a 21-year-old woman from East Hartford riding a motorcycle northbound. Police say the crash left the motorcyclist with “serious, life-threatening injuries.” She was rushed to Hartford Hospital by emergency responders. The road was temporarily closed a…

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Police & Fire
Asleep At The Wheel: LI Man Caught Sleeping While Driving On I-91 In Connecticut, Cops Say Asleep At The Wheel: LI Man Caught Sleeping While Driving On I-91 In Connecticut, Cops Say
Asleep At The Wheel: LI Man Caught Sleeping While Driving On I-91 In Connecticut, Cops Say When Tesla began producing "self-driving cars," the engineers likely didn't have this in mind.  A man was found asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving car as it rolled down the center lane of I-91 in Connecticut at just 30 mph early Friday morning, April 18, according to state police. Guido Reinoso-Gallegos, 19, of Garden City, New York, faces multiple charges from the incident, Connecticut State Police said.  Police in Hartford received several 911 calls around 12:30 a.m. from drivers concerned about the slow-moving Tesla causing hazardous conditions for other drivers. Some r…

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Politics
Trump Admin Withholds $2M In CT Planned Parenthood Funds: Here Are The Impacts Trump Admin Withholds $2M In CT Planned Parenthood Funds: Here Are The Impacts
Trump Admin Withholds $2M In CT Planned Parenthood Funds: Here Are The Impacts U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is warning that thousands of Connecticut residents could lose access to essential health care as the Trump administration continues to block nearly $2 million in federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE). The funds, earmarked for release in March, were never disbursed. Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, slammed the decision as “cruel” and “craven.” “Tens of thousands of people in Connecticut rely on Planned Parenthood for essential and affordable health care services — now jeopardized by the Trump Administration’s withholding o…

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Police & Fire
Woman Found Dismembered In 14 Bags In West Haven ID'd, Son Charged With Attempted Arson: Cops Woman Found Dismembered In 14 Bags In West Haven ID'd, Son Charged With Attempted Arson: Cops
Woman Found Dismembered In 14 Bags In West Haven ID'd, Son Charged With Attempted Arson: Cops Police have identified human remains discovered in 14 plastic bags inside a Connecticut home as belonging to a 70-year-old woman, authorities announced Friday, April 18. Tina Hart — also known as Tina Lloyd — was found dead on Sunday, March 24, at a residence on Nashawena Avenue in West Haven, police said. Her 27-year-old son, Theodore Lloyd, has been arrested and charged with attempted arson, although he has not been charged in connection with his mother's death, authorities said. Police responded to the home to conduct a welfare check requested by one of Hart's sons, who told officers tha…

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Police & Fire
Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid Sterling Home In Cruelty Case Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid Sterling Home In Cruelty Case
Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid Sterling Home In Cruelty Case More than 20 dogs, a goat, a mini horse, and other malnourished animals were rescued from a filthy Connecticut home, authorities said. Kelly Desnoyers, 56, was charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty. Nicole Desnoyers, 22, also of Sterling, faces 40 counts, according to the Connecticut State Police. Police responded on Feb. 13 after a concerned resident requested a welfare check, believing the Desnoyers were hoarding animals. When troopers arrived, they could see and hear numerous dogs inside the house, whimpering and yelping in distress, police said. As they approached, the overwhelming …

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Police & Fire
Hit-Run Leaves Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Waterbury Hit-Run Leaves Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Waterbury
Hit-Run Leaves Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Waterbury A man is in critical condition after a serious crash involving a motorized scooter and a vehicle that fled the scene on Thursday, April 17.  Police were called to Meriden Road near Enoch Street in Waterbury around 7:18 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash. When officers arrived, they found a motorized scooter and its adult male rider at the scene. The man had suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. He is now listed in critical but stable condition, officials said. According to a preliminary investigation by the Waterbury Police Department, the scooter …

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