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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 Hit, Killed In Pittsfield Crash Authorities have identified the 62-year-old man who was struck and killed while walking in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, this week. A 2009 Lincoln sedan crashed into Shawn Ouillette just after 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, in the 400 block of Barker Road, Pittsfield police said. Paramedics rushed Ouillette to Berkshire Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The Lincoln's driver was an 85-year-old Pittsfield man. Police have not said whether any charges will be filed in the case. Authorities closed Barker Road for several hours to investigate and clear the crash site. Pittsfiel…

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police A Hartford man who admitted to hitting and killing a Connecticut State Trooper and then driving away will spend the next 18 years behind bars, authorities said. Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier, according to state authorities. Pelletier was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of I-84 in Southington when Oyola-Sanchez crashed into him and kept driving, police said. Trooper Pelletier left behind his wife, Dominique, and their two young sons. Dominique spoke at the sentencing hearing, according to NBC Connecticut…

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Beat Elderly Former Family Member To Death With Baseball Bat In Trumbull: Police Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect that Lida Shape died of her injuries. A Connecticut man was arrested after police said he beat his former mother-in-law, a 70-year-old woman, to death with a bat at a Trumbull apartment complex, authorities said. Ylli Shtopaku, 45, of Norwalk, is charged with murder in the attack at Ten Trumbull Apartment Complex on Oakview Drive in Trumbull, police said. Police say Shtopaku and Lida Shape, of Trumbull, had been related by marriage before a divorce. Witnesses told police that Shtopaku confronted several wom…

04/29/2025

Obituaries

Community Rallies Around Families Of 3 Waterbury Brothers, Friend Killed In Crash Hundreds of people have rallied to support the Waterbury family of three brothers who were killed when the car they were in crashed into a corner store last week. Brothers Kayden Torres, 20; Nelson Torres, 25; and Noel Torres, 15, died alongside Johnaven Puszka, 20, after the BMW they were in slammed into Hernandez Market at 45 Cherry St. around 12:45 a.m. Thursday, April 24, Waterbury police said. Related: Click Here To Read Initial Report The tragic deaths shook the community. A GoFundMe campaign created for the Torres brothers' mother had raised more than $28,000 toward its $50,000 go…

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Threatens To Shoot, Points Loaded Gun At Victim In Montville Road Rage Incident: Police A Ledyard man faces serious charges after police say he pointed a loaded gun at another driver during a frightening road rage incident on I-395 in Montville. State Police said Damian Brower was involved in a heated confrontation on the highway near Exit 5 on Friday, April 25, around 9:40 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. According to investigators, Brower admitted he pulled out his .357 magnum revolver during the argument because he was "in fear for his life." Officers found the gun loaded with five rounds of ammunition and seized it as evidence, police said. The victi…

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

Man Groped, Sexually Assaulted Friend's 14-Year-Old Daughter In Colchester: Police Connecticut police arrested a 39-year-old man after a year-long investigation that began when a 14-year-old girl confessed he had molested and sexually assaulted her, authorities said. Michael Parkinson, of Claremont, New Hampshire, is charged with illegal sexual contact with a victim under 16 and sexual assault in the second degree, Connecticut State Police said. The alleged incidents involved the 14-year-old daughter of Parkinson's female acquaintance, police said. The girl reported the alleged assault to a therapist, who contacted police. The girl wrote extensivel…

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Crashes Into 5 Cars In Norwalk Car Wash, Multiple People Taken To Hospital A driver slammed into five cars at a Connecticut car wash on Monday morning, April 28, injuring multiple people, authorities said. Police were called to Russell Speeder’s Car Wash at 297 Main Ave. in Norwalk around 10:00 a.m. after a car plowed into five vehicles, Norwalk police said. Two people were taken to an area hospital for treatment, as well as the driver who caused the crash. Norwalk police believe the wrecks were an accident, but officials are investigating the incident. Authorities urge anyone with information on the crash to contact Officer Chris…

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser A police officer found himself surrounded and under siege after responding to a chaotic street takeover over the weekend, with their cruiser being damaged as partiers jumped on the hood and smashed the windshield with a traffic cone. Police said they received multiple calls about fireworks and reckless driving near Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia on Saturday night, April 26. When the first officer got there, he saw a crowd of between 50 and 100 people blocking the road, with cars spinning out and driving dangerously, police said. A police dashcam video shows d…

04/28/2025

Schools

Cheng Out As Cscu Chancellor, Board Begins Search For Interim Replacement Connecticut’s college system is preparing for a major leadership change. The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education announced Monday, April 28, that it will not extend the contract for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng past its current end date of June 30, 2026. However, beginning on July 1, 2025, Cheng will move into a new position as strategic advisor to the board. An interim chancellor is expected to be named in the coming weeks. "We thank Chancellor Cheng for his hard work, partnership, and dedication to the system," …

04/28/2025

Politics

3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras Immigration officials deported three US citizen children — ages 2, 4, and 7 — along with their mothers late last week, according to multiple reports. The 4-year-old is battling stage four cancer, and they were deported without medication or access to their doctors. One of the mothers is also pregnant, reports said. The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said the families had lived in the U.S. for years, establishing deep roots in their communities. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained them earlier last week and kept them incommunicado, ignoring frantic attempts by …

04/27/2025

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