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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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News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Living Like A King After Conquering New Game A Massachusetts man must have felt like a king when he scratched off the winning ticket on a new Massachusetts State Lottery game. Myles Blanchard, of Fall River, became the first $1 million prize winner in the new “$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler.” The $10 scratch-off ticket went on sale April 15. Related: Revere Man Wants To Help Others After Winning $2 Million In Lottery Blanchard elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years. He said he plans to buy a home with his newfound wi…

05/19/2025

Obituaries

'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck Authorities have identified the 25-year-old New Haven woman who was killed over the weekend when her car crashed into a tree. Now, the community is coming together to help care for her 5-year-old daughter. Shaquaza “May” Morris, of New Haven, died just before 2 a.m. Saturday, May 17, after she lost control of her vehicle going over a speed bump on Shelton Avenue, police said. Her car veered off the road and slammed into a tree. Paramedics rushed her to Yale New Haven Hospital, but doctors were unable to save her. Morris’ mother shared a video of Shaquaza on Facebook, saying she was overcom…

05/19/2025

Police & Fire

Hartford Man Gets 10 Years For Sex Assault Of 9-Year-Old Girl After Father Reports Abuse A Hartford man found guilty of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl will spend a decade behind bars, authorities said. Noel Martinez, 35, was convicted in February on charges of first-degree sexual assault, fourth-degree sexual assault, illegal sexual contact with a minor, and risk of injury to a child, the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office said. Judge Kevin Doyle sentenced Martinez to 25 years in prison, with it being suspended after 10. He must also serve 15 years of probation once released. Martinez was arrested in 2022 when the girl's father contacted t…

05/19/2025

Police & Fire

3-Year-Old Girl Severely Burned in Windsor Locks Fire Pit Accident A 3-year-old girl from Connecticut suffered serious burns to her face and arms over the weekend when wind blew flames from a backyard fire pit onto her, according to NBC Connecticut. Firefighters responded to the home on Tracy Circle in Windsor Locks Sunday, May 18, and found the child in her mother’s arms, officials said. The girl’s father told police a sudden gust of wind pushed flames out of a contained fire pit, engulfing the child. She sustained first-, second- and third-degree burns to her face, arms, and chest, the outlet reported. Paramedics transported her to Connecticut Children’…

05/19/2025

Obituaries

'She Gained Her Wings': Community Rallies Around Mom Of 2 Killed In North Haven I-91 Crash A 33-year-old Connecticut mother of two who died in a rollover crash on I-91 is being remembered for her compassion, resilience, and unwavering strength. Now, the community is rallying around her grieving family. Andrea Baquero, of New Haven, was killed on Tuesday, May 12, after her SUV veered across multiple lanes of traffic in North Haven before leaving the roadway near Exit 10 North and striking a tree, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. Baquero was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and immigrated to the United States in 1997. Acco…

05/19/2025

News

Gruesome Dolphin Decapitation On Remote East Coast Island Sparks Federal Probe Wildlife authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the capture of whoever decapitated a dolphin off the coast of North Carolina. The incident was reported last week, when a dolphin was found dead — but intact — near a remote island off the Tar Heel State's coast. Days later, however, when experts returned, they discovered the animal had been gruesomely mutilated. “This animal was intentionally decapitated, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The remote location where the dolphin was found adds to the difficulty of investigating this incident and the c…

05/18/2025

Politics

Secret Service Interviews Former FBI Director Over Trump's 'Assassination' Post Agents with the U.S. Secret Service spoke to former FBI Director James Comey after an Instagram post sparked speculation that he was advocating for the assassination of former President Donald Trump, his one-time boss. Last week, Comey posted a photo of seashells arranged to spell out “8647.” The number 86 is often used as slang for “to get rid of” something, NPR reported. In the restaurant industry, it means to eliminate an item from the menu. Many observers interpreted the number 47 as a reference to Trump potentially becoming the 47th president. Comey said in the caption that he found a …

05/18/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van A man was fatally struck on I-95 early Sunday morning, May 18, after stepping out of his disabled vehicle, police said. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver responsible. Cristhian Eduardo Carvajal Saldana, 31, of White Plains, New York, was checking on his vehicle about a half-mile from Exit 3 around 4:30 a.m. when he was hit, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were already en route to assist with the stalled car when they received word that the driver had been struck. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Saldana was pronounced dead a…

05/18/2025

Sports

Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…

05/17/2025

Police & Fire

10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ Police in Louisiana believe a dramatic prison break that allowed 10 inmates to dash to freedom was the result of an inside job, according to investigators. The inmates escaped from the New Orleans jail early Friday morning, May 16, but jail authorities did not notice they were missing until several hours later. As of Saturday afternoon, Louisiana authorities had tracked down three of the escapees. One was found hiding in the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination in New Orleans, according to the Washington Post. Louisiana State Police guide a hooded Kendall Myles to a chopper…

05/17/2025

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