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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

Stay Out Of Water: East Windsor Sewer Line Break Sends Raw Sewage Into Connecticut River A major sewer line in East Windsor has broken, spilling raw sewage into the Connecticut River and prompting an urgent warning from environmental officials. More than 300,000 gallons of untreated sewage are expected to flow into the river each day until the line can be repaired, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said. The break occurred near 249 S. Water St., right by the riverbank. Emergency crews are on-site and working quickly to fix the problem, but the leak is still ongoing. DEEP is warning people to stay away from the water, especially from East …

04/04/2025

Obituaries

Musician, Marine ID'd As Man Killed In Hanson Car Fire; Remembered For Faith, Charity Authorities have identified the Massachusetts man killed earlier this week as a 58-year-old musician and baseball player, but friends say he was much more than that. Misop Baynun died on Monday, March 31, when the car he was in caught fire following a crash on Union Street Hanson around 3 a.m., the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said. Friends say Baynun grew up in Quincy as Scott Miller before changing his name. Dan Bolton, who coached Baynun for the Cambridge Nine in Boston's Amateur Baseball League, said the red-haired guitarist “marched to the beat of his own drum.” It …

04/04/2025

Police & Fire

Police Release Video Of Fatal Bridgeport Officer-Involved Shooting The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General has launched an investigation after a police officer shot and killed a 39-year-old man during a foot chase earlier this week. Body-worn camera footage and surveillance video have been released as part of the ongoing probe. Dyshan Best was killed Monday, March 31, after an incident with Bridgeport police, authorities said. According to the Inspector General’s report, the situation began just before 6 p.m. on East Main Street. Officers were called to the area for reports of a large fight during a gathering tied to a funeral. Police also ha…

04/04/2025

Police & Fire

Waterbury Teen Caused Hit-Run Crash That Critically Injured Man: Police Police arrested a 17-year-old boy and charged him with crashing into a pedestrian on Thursday evening, April 3, leaving them hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The unnamed teenager is charged with reckless driving, operating without a license, driving without insurance, operating with a misused plate, and operating an unregistered vehicle, Waterbury police said. Officers were called to the area of 571 Baldwin St. around 8:30 p.m. to reports of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. They arrived to find a 44-year-old man in critically injured and …

04/04/2025

Business

Danbury-Based Snack Brand Bought By Hersheys Pending Federal Approval The Hershey Co. announced Thursday, April 3, that it will acquire LesserEvil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based snack company. The acquisition is part of the Pennslyvania-based chocolate company's strategy to expand its presence in the growing "better-for-you" snack market. "Investing in LesserEvil brings a multi-category, better-for-you snacks platform to extend our offerings into new categories and forms, reaching new consumers in more eating occasions," said Michele Buck, president and CEO of The Hershey Co., in a press release. "This high-growth brand not only complements our beloved confect…

04/03/2025

Police & Fire

Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended A police officer in Massachusetts has been suspended after a teenage student at a Connecticut High School accused them of sexual assault, a news report said. Justin Perez, 27, who was an assistant coach at Somers High School last year, was charged this week with abusing his leadership position and sending a then 15-year-old girl nude photos and sexually suggestive texts, Connecticut authorities said. Original Report: Ex-Somers High Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student Springfield Police Supt. Larry Akers said he suspended Perez five days without pay, the longest punis…

04/03/2025

Police & Fire

Accused Leominster Dealer Charged In Man's Overdose Death A 39-year-old Central Massachusetts man now is accused of helping cause an overdose death last year, authorities said. Eric Stone, of Leominster, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and drug distribution in the death of a woman in Fitchburg last year, the Worcester County District Attorney said. Police said Stone supplied a 44-year-old man with cocaine and fentanyl on June 20, 2024, authorities said. The man was found dead alone in a Leominster home later that day. The victim's name was not released. Stone is being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.

04/03/2025

Police & Fire

CT Man Arrested In Killing Of 67-Year-Old Middletown Resident Police in Connecticut have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the 2023 murder of a 67-year-old Middletown resident, authorities said. Julio Wright, of Middletown, was taken into custody this week and charged with murder and tampering with evidence, authorities said. Officers responded to a welfare check on Nov. 4 at a home on River Road in Middletown, where they discovered the body of Roger Davis. Investigators said evidence found near the scene was linked to Wright. Over the past several months, police executed multiple search warrants related to Wright. He was arrested o…

04/03/2025

Police & Fire

New London Cop Fired Following Fourth Alleged Domestic Violence Arrest: Mayor A Connecticut police officer has been fired after being arrested for the fourth time on domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Former New London Police Officer Julio Gil-Martinez was terminated on Thursday, April 3, for violating department standards, New London Mayor Michael E. Passero said. "The city took these actions after completing two extensive internal investigations into the former police officer's recent off-duty conduct and his untruthfulness during the investigations, in compliance with state labor laws, city policies, and the collective bargaining agreement," Pass…

04/03/2025

News

$2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hartford Grocery Store It was a very lucky week for one Nutmegger after they won a $2 million lottery jackpot. The winner won the seven-figure payday playing the Connecticut Lotto!. The winning ticket was sold at the Tejeda Grocery Store, 148 Woodland Street in Hartford, on Friday, March 28. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. The odds of winning the grand-prize jackpot are one in 7,059,052. For more information on this winning ticket or other CT Lottery games, click here.

04/03/2025

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