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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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Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound
Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound A trip to grab a KENO ticket turned into a life-changing moment for a Danbury man when he walked away a millionaire.  The longtime lottery player scored the top prize in the CT Lottery’s “$2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER” game, his favorite. The winner's name was not released.  He bought the winning ticket at J & R White Street Citgo on White Street. The winner said he’d come in planning to play KENO but decided to try his luck on a few scratch-offs. That’s when everything changed. “I’ve won a few larger prizes in the past,” he said, and considers himself lucky. But this one tops t…

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Falmouth Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost Falmouth Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost
Falmouth Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost An 18-year-old high school senior from Massachusetts who was killed in a single-vehicle crash after leaving her Falmouth High School prom is being remembered for her kindness, compassion, and the many friendships she left behind. Ava Lodico had just left the prom on Saturday, May 17, when she crashed her Range Rover near Acapesket Road and Casey’s Way in Falmouth. Police said the vehicle was engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. She was the only person inside the v…

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$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies $100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies
$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies More than 100,000 Connecticut residents are opening their mail this week to find a surprise that could change their lives: letters telling them that some or all of their medical debt has been wiped clean. The debt relief comes from a statewide effort led by Gov. Ned Lamont and the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. The goal is to give families struggling with unpaid medical bills a fresh start — no applications, no strings attached, the governor's office said.  “Medical debt causes additional anxiety and stress when individuals and families are coping with potentially life-threatening healt…

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Police & Fire
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police A routine traffic stop in Norwalk this week ended with three people behind bars after police uncovered multiple firearms and suspected drugs, authorities said. Officers pulled over a vehicle around 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, on Cudlipp Street near Jacob Street, according to Norwalk police. The driver, Charles Razor, was found to have a suspended license. As officers questioned the passengers, they discovered Darius McGee had a loaded Glock 45 with an illegal extended magazine, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up a second loaded 9mm handgun with the serial number scratched off, alon…

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Police & Fire
'I’m Going To Get My Gun And Kill You': Springfield Man Sentenced To Life For Woman's Murder 'I’m Going To Get My Gun And Kill You': Springfield Man Sentenced To Life For Woman's Murder
'I’m Going To Get My Gun And Kill You': Springfield Man Sentenced To Life For Woman's Murder A Springfield man who admitted to the 2019 killing of 28-year-old Shanike “Nikki” Roldan after tracking her down and shooting her in the face following an argument was sentenced to life in prison, authorities said.  Anthony Potito, 56, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and several firearm charges, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. He will be eligible for parole after 23 years. “Shanike Roldan was a young woman whose life was taken far too soon,” said Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni. “My heart goes out to her family and loved ones as they continue …

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Group Confronts Alleged Child Predator In Ansonia — Now Naugatuck Man's Behind Bars Group Confronts Alleged Child Predator In Ansonia — Now Naugatuck Man's Behind Bars
Group Confronts Alleged Child Predator In Ansonia — Now Naugatuck Man's Behind Bars A Naugatuck man is facing serious charges after police say he was caught trying to meet up with someone he believed was an underage girl. Roger Pratt, 36, was arrested on a warrant for possession of child sex abuse material, Ansonia police said.  Police say the arrest followed a disturbing investigation that started when a group of private citizens used social media to communicate with Pratt. These individuals, who track potential child predators online, posed as a child online and lured Pratt to meet them in Ansonia, police said.  The confrontation was shared with local authorit…

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Manchester Police ID 24-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man Found Shot Dead Inside Idling Car Manchester Police ID 24-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man Found Shot Dead Inside Idling Car
Manchester Police ID 24-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man Found Shot Dead Inside Idling Car Police have identified the man found dead in an idling car early Tuesday morning, May 20, authorities said.  Jordan Patterson, 24, of Windsor Locks, was found just before 4 a.m. with a single bullet wound to his torso in the driver's seat of a vehicle near Irving and Woodland in Manchester, police said.  First responders attempted life-saving measures but were unable to revive him. Manchester police are investigating the shooting. Police urge anyone with information on Patterson's death or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Kaczerski at (860) 645-…

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Man Stabbed Twice In Head While Walking In Middletown In Unprovoked Attack: Police Man Stabbed Twice In Head While Walking In Middletown In Unprovoked Attack: Police
Man Stabbed Twice In Head While Walking In Middletown In Unprovoked Attack: Police A 33-year-old Middletown man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed in the head during what police say was an unprovoked assault Monday night, May 19.  Officers were called to the area of 188 Pearl Street just after 9 p.m., as paramedics were treating the man's head injury.  The victim told police that he was walking on Grand Street when someone came up behind him and stabbed him on the top of his head. He said he was stabbed a second time before he managed to run toward Pearl Street. He stopped on Pearl, where a neighbor called 911, police said.  Paramedics took the…

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New Haven Wrong-Way Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police New Haven Wrong-Way Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police
New Haven Wrong-Way Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police A New Haven man is facing multiple charges after Connecticut state troopers said he was caught driving drunk and the wrong way on Route 15 — without a valid license. Juan Escalante, 27, was stopped just after midnight Tuesday, May 20, after multiple 911 callers reported a car traveling north in the southbound lanes, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers found him parked on the right shoulder of the northbound entrance ramp near Exit 59 shortly after. Escalante showed clear signs of intoxication. “Escalante's eyes were watery and bloodshot, and the strong odor of an alcoholic bever…

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137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding In Durham Residential Areas, Cops Say 137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding In Durham Residential Areas, Cops Say
137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding In Durham Residential Areas, Cops Say A 27-year-old Connecticut entrepreneur, luxury car shop owner, and social media influencer has been arrested after posting multiple videos of himself driving at dangerously high speeds through residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Giovanni Petruzziello, of Durham, was arrested and charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers began investigating Petruzziello earlier this month after receiving a tip about videos shared to his more than 255,000 social media followers that show him speeding …

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