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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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Obituaries
Police ID Man Killed In Wethersfield Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old Rocky Hill Man Police ID Man Killed In Wethersfield Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old Rocky Hill Man
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…

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Business
Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New Orange Location — Here’s What to Expect Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New Orange Location — Here’s What to Expect
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…

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Police & Fire
'I Don't Want To Die Here': CT Driver Hit 85 MPH In 45-Zone In Fatal Willington Crash, Cops Say 'I Don't Want To Die Here': CT Driver Hit 85 MPH In 45-Zone In Fatal Willington Crash, Cops Say
'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…

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News
(Update) Stepmom Accused of Imprisoning Connecticut Man For 20 Years Back In Court Amid Outrage (Update) Stepmom Accused of Imprisoning Connecticut Man For 20 Years Back In Court Amid Outrage
(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 …

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Police & Fire
Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ
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…

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Obituaries
Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 Mass Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 Mass Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report
Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 Mass 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…

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Schools
North Stonington School Social Worker Charged With DWI, Cops Say — District Won't Address It North Stonington School Social Worker Charged With DWI, Cops Say — District Won't Address It
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…

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Police & Fire
DUI Driver, 32, Kills Man Near MIT Campus, Cops Say DUI Driver, 32, Kills Man Near MIT Campus, Cops Say
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…

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Real Estate
Mary Tyler Moore's Historic Greenwich Estate Sells For $16.9M: See Inside Mary Tyler Moore's Historic Greenwich Estate Sells For $16.9M: See Inside
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. …

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Police & Fire
103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook: Driver Had No License or Insurance, Police Say 103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook: Driver Had No License or Insurance, Police Say
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…

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