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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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Police & Fire

Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver In Montville Nearly Causes Head-On Crash, Flees From Police: Cops A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and speeding the wrong way on Interstate 395, nearly hitting oncoming cars head-on, according to police said. Troopers had to crash into her SUV to bring the dangerous pursuit to an end, authorities said. Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, is charged 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, police said. Troopers began receiving multiple 911 …

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In Westbrook Crash That Killed Dad Of 2: Cops A 58-year-old man from Connecticut who turned himself in to police this week is accused of being heavily intoxicated when he drove the wrong way on I-95 and caused a fatal head-on crash that killed a father of two young daughters, authorities said. Troy Bree, of Groton, surrendered to police on Tuesday, March 25. He is charged with wrong-way driving on a highway, second-degree manslaughter, misconduct with a motor vehicle, and reckless endangerment, according to Connecticut State Police. He is being held on a $1 million bond. Police say Bree’s Cadillac ATS was traveling north in the southbo…

03/25/2025

Lifestyle

Did 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago? A Massachusetts woman may have spoiled her "happily ever after" when she inadvertently telegraphed she had won this season's "The Bachelor." Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, was one of 25 women who started the show vying for the affections of the 31-year-old New Jersey-based day trader, Grant Ellis. In the end, it came down to her and Litia Garr, a venture capitalist from Salt Lake City. In the finale on Monday, March 24 on ABC, Litia confessed her love to Grant, saying she knew she loved him since a trip to Scotland. But for Grant, the fe…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Ellington Bookkeeper At Law Firm Embezzled $830K Over Decade: Feds A longtime bookkeeper at a Connecticut law firm is facing federal charges after prosecutors say she stole more than $835,000 from the company, authorities said. Heather Murdock, 57, of Ellington, was indicted on 12 federal counts, including five counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. She pleaded not guilty in Hartford federal court and was released on a $40,000 bond, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Federal officials say Murdock worked as the bookkeeper and office manager at a Hartford law firm identified in court papers only as “Firm A.” Over a 12-year span, in…

03/25/2025

News

Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In Meriden; Puppies Still Missing A severely malnourished puppy who had recently given birth was rescued over the weekend. She was dangerously thin, but her origin remains unknown. Meriden Animal Control found the dog — they later named her Petals — on Sunday, March 23, after teenagers spotted her running near Lincoln Plaza on West Main Street. The hound mix was completely emaciated, with her ribs clearly visible through her thin coat. She was not wearing a collar and was not microchipped. After eating two meals, Petals began producing a significant amount of milk, suggesting she had very recently given birth. Rescue…

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Police ID Man Hit, Killed In Manchester As 45-Year-Old Authorities have identified the man who was hit and killed overnight in Manchester. Jaime Cordero, 45, of Manchester, was struck by a car just before midnight on Monday, March 24, in the area of 360 Buckland Hills Drive, police said. The 18-year-old driver remained at the scene. Manchester police closed a portion of Buckland Hills Drive for hours as they cleared and investigated the scene. Officers ask anyone with information on the crash to contact Manchester police at 860-645-5500.

03/25/2025

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Over Twice Legal Limit Crashes Into Wilton Telephone Pole: Police A 26-year-old woman from Fairfield County was arrested last week after crashing into a telephone pole while allegedly driving under the influence, police said. Catherine Zayas, of Stamford, was seen driving her blue Hyundai Kona on Chestnut Hill Road in Wilton around 2 a.m. Friday, March 21, police said. She allegedly crashed into a telephone pole at the intersection of Cedar Road. Zayas failed a field sobriety test and registered blood alcohol levels of 0.1732 and 0.1667 on a breathalyzer, according to Wilton police. Connecticut’s legal limit is 0.08. She was charged with driving under th…

03/24/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Fire; Crews Forced To Pull Down Roof, Walls, Chimney A fast-moving fire in Norwalk destroyed a home on Monday, March 24, but, thankfully, no one was injured. Firefighters were called to 2 Morton St. around 10:50 a.m. to a blaze at the two-and-a-half-story home. The house had items stacked to the ceiling making for an "unusually heavy fire load," crews said. Firefighters had to bring in an excavator to dismantle portions of the upper roof, walls, and chimneys because they were likely to collapse, Norwalk crews said. Norwalk Fire Department The Red Cross is working with the sole occupant of the home on temporary housing. Th…

03/24/2025

News

New London Officer Arrested Again In Domestic Violence Case: Police A Connecticut police officer was arrested again in connection with a domestic violence incident that allegedly took place last year. Julio Gil-Martinez, 28, of New London, was arrested for violating a protective order last week, police said. It's the fourth time he's been arrested. Gil-Martinez was placed on administrative leave in November and remains on leave, according to New London Police. He's been employed with the police department since 2023. Gil-Martinez was previously charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, and violating a protect…

03/24/2025

Police & Fire

Teens Flee Stolen Car Crash Into Woods Off I-395 In Killingly; K9 Units Track Down Suspects Two Massachusetts teenagers were arrested after a stolen car crashed off I-395 in Connecticut, and they ran into the woods, Connecticut State Police said. It happened on the northbound Exit 37 off-ramp in Killingly. Police say a car hit a guardrail, then slammed into a sign before sliding off the road and down an embankment. A 911 caller told police three people ran from the wreck and into the woods. When troopers got to the scene, they found the car about 20 yards off the road. They later learned it had been reported stolen from Worcester, Massachusetts. Troopers, along with Killingly Po…

03/24/2025

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