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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

Army Veteran, Family Man Killed By Falling Tree In Orange: 'We Lost An Amazing Person' Police have identified the 69-year-old Army veteran and retired aircraft carpenter who was killed in a tragic accident when a tree he was cutting fell on him. Frank Gallipoli Jr., of Orange, was fatally wounded on Friday, April 18, around 4:40 p.m. while cutting down the large tree in his yard, police said. Firefighters had to use specialized airbags to lift the tree enough to pull Gallipoli from beneath it. Beth DeBondt wrote that Gallipoli was a giving person who cared deeply for his family: "We lost an amazing person." We lost an amazing person Frank Gallipol…

04/21/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Father, Husband Stabbed To Death Inside Danbury Home Authorities have identified a 22-year-old man fatally stabbed over the weekend at a Connecticut home, an attack that led to another man’s arrest and a bond set at $1 million. Yorge Michael Andrade-Vera was stabbed around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at a home on Granville Avenue in Danbury, police said. He was taken by paramedics to Danbury Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to a Facebook memorial post, Andrade-Vera is survived by his wife, young daughter, and several immediate family members. Bryan Eduardo Caceres-Pinguil, 21, of Danbury, was arrested and charged with mu…

04/21/2025

Obituaries

4 Dead In Crash: Newington Teen, Family Members of Dominican Senator, ID'd As Victims A 17-year-old senior at Newington High School was among four people killed in a two-car crash over the weekend in Connecticut, authorities said. The collision occurred at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue in Newington around 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, according to police. The victims were identified as Gabriela Difo, 17; Florinda Tineo, 50; Jeannette Tineo, 48, all of Newington; and Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain, Newington police said. Newington Public Schools confirmed that Difo was a senior at Newington High School. Tineo was her mother, and Jeannette Tineo was …

04/21/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds A Connecticut man tried to rescue his pet birds as flames tore through his Nowalk home, but the fire quickly grew out of control, destroying the house and claiming the lives of the birds inside. Norwalk firefighters rushed to the Lockwood Lane home just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, to reports of a man trapped inside a burning two-story house. Firefighters found the fire had started in the rear kitchen area and was climbing to the second floor. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control using a full first-alarm response, which included 26 Norwalk firefighters f…

04/21/2025

Politics

Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post President Donald Trump took an unorthodox approach to what is a routine Easter celebration message, when he relitigated old grudges and attacked his political opponents, calling former President Joe Biden a "highly destructive Moron." Trump posted "Happy Easter" messages on Sunday morning, April 20. The first was the more traditional fare, wishing Christians a happy celebration, but his tone changed just moments later. Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace an…

04/20/2025

News

ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US' A Connecticut doctor received a bizarre email last week from the U.S. government claiming she had overstayed her welcome in the country and needed to leave. However, she was born in the United States and has been a lifelong resident. Lisa Anderson, who practices in Cromwell, Connecticut, told NBC News that she was one of several people who received notices from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructing them to “self-deport” or face federal deportation. "It's time for you to leave the United States," the email opened, but the 58-year-old Anderson was born in Pennsylvania, accordi…

04/20/2025

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Killed In Route 72 Crash In Harwinton; Police Seeking Witnesses A 40-year-old man from Connecticut was killed in a motorcycle crash earlier this weekend when he slammed into the back of a vehicle, authorities said. Jhonatan Jiron, of Bristol, died on Saturday, April 19, after his Harley-Davidson collided with the rear of a Mazda that was slowing down to turn on Route 72 in Harwinton, according to Connecticut State Police. The Mazda was turning onto East Church Road around 2 p.m. when the crash occurred. The driver of the sedan was uninjured, but Jiron suffered fatal injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. State police are asking …

04/20/2025

News

Boy, 7, Dies From Poisoned Easter Egg, Candy Sent By Dad’s Ex; Mom, Sister Hospitalized: Police A jilted lover is giving new meaning to the expression, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, has been arrested for allegedly sending poisoned Easter eggs and candy to her ex-boyfriend’s new family in Brazil on Wednesday, April 16, according to People. The new girlfriend's 7-year-old son, Luis Silva, reportedly ate the tainted treats and later died from the poisoning, The New York Daily News reported. Authorities have not determined the cause of his death. The child’s mother and 13-year-old sister also ate the chocolate. They were immediat…

04/20/2025

Police & Fire

$1M Bond Set for CT Man Accused in Deadly Danbury Attack That Killed 22-Year-Old: Police A Connecticut neighborhood was shaken after police say a 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a home Saturday evening, April 19. Bryan Eduardo Caceres-Pinguil, 21, of Danbury, was charged with murder following the incident. He is also facing charges of third-degree assault, two counts of risk of injury to a minor, and disorderly conduct, Danbury police said. Police were called to Granville Avenue in Danbury just after noon after a 22-year-old man was reportedly stabbed. Officers and emergency crews arrived to find the victim with serious injuries. Paramedics rushed him to Danb…

04/20/2025

Politics

VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown JD Vance and two senior Vatican officials had an “exchange of opinions” during the Catholic vice president’s visit to Vatican City over Easter weekend, according to reports. Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter’s Basilica while visiting Rome with his family. On Saturday, April 19, he met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, CNN reported. The officials discussed President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Pope Francis has publicly opposed Trump and Vance over the stricter measures and p…

04/19/2025

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