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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

CT Driver Surrenders In Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist A New Britain man accused of speeding away after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hartford has surrendered to police. Police said Jhaki Gunter, 24, turned himself in Monday, July 7, 2025, after authorities issued a warrant in the death of 27-year-old Rosevelt Vann Jr. of East Hartford, police said. Officers found Vann gravely injured in the 600 block of Albany Avenue in Hartford shortly after midnight on Oct. 20, 2024. Witnesses told investigators a black Infiniti sedan sped away from the scene. After months of investigation, detectives identified Gunter as the dr…

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

News

'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send CT Family Home Up In Flames An East Hartford family of 10 was left homeless after an errant firework sparked a fire that engulfed their home on July Fourth. But their tight-knit community is coming together to help them rebuild their lives. Victorya Cauley, a 17-year-old preparing for college, said she was getting ready for bed around 11 p.m. when her older sister, Zaniah Cauley, rushed into her bedroom and told her their Park Avenue home was on fire. Victorya grabbed her younger brother, and they ran outside. None of them was wearing shoes, and they were dressed for bed. "All I had was my phone," Victorya…

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Teen Vanishes, Police Link Her To Bridgeport Runaway Norwalk Police are asking the public for help in finding 15-year-old Kristhen Varela-Reyes, who was reported missing by her mother. Police say Kristhen was last seen wearing white Nike Air Force sneakers. She may also be wearing gold jewelry, including a gold bracelet engraved with her name, a gold ring with the number “15,” and a gold necklace. She is described as being 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing around 125 pounds, with shoulder-length dark brown hair. Investigators believe Kristhen might be with a friend who also recently ran away from her home in Bridgeport. They say Kristhen co…

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

Intoxicated Driver Hit 126 MPH In 50 Mph-zone On I-95: Police A Connecticut driver is facing serious charges after police clocked him going more than twice the speed limit on I-95 while intoxicated, authorities said. Erik Gravem, 52, is charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and reckless driving, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers spotted Gravem's car around 1:15 a.m. on Monday, July 7, near exit 52 in East Haven. He was clocked at 126 miles per hour in a stretch of I-95 where the speed limit is 50 mph, police said. After pulling him over, the trooper said Gravem appeared intoxicated, but…

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

News

Police ID Man Killed In Route 17 Crash As 22-Year-Old A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed Monday night after his vehicle left the road and crashed into a guardrail, according to state police. Anthony Michael Rapuano, of North Haven, was driving a Toyota Avalon when he crashed around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Old Cemetery Road in Durham, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers said Rapuano’s car veered off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail, a sign, and a utility pole before coming to a stop. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The road was closed for several hours as authorities cl…

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

2 CT Teens Stabbed In Knife Fight At Popular Park; Police Ask For Tips A fight at a popular Connecticut park ended with two 16-year-old boys stabbed and police asking neighbors to come forward with any information. Police say the trouble began near the pavilion at Charter Oak Park in Manchester between 4:30 and 5 p.m. on Monday, July 7. After the clash, one teen ran to the Dunkin’ on Center Street and said he had been stabbed in the chest. He was treated by first responders and taken to the hospital. He has since been released. While investigating, officers found a second 16-year-old with a small abdominal wound, also believed to be from the same knife fight, …

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing, Slashing Outside CT Home: Police Police say a Connecticut man has surrendered following a deadly stabbing outside a home last month. Jose Ayala, 50, has been charged with first-degree murder in the attack that killed 47-year-old Samuel Lopez and slashed another man across the face outside a home on Washington Street in Waterbury on June 28, authorities said. Investigators say Ayala and the two men knew each other and had a pre-existing disagreement. Ayala was being held on a $2 million bond, authorities said. Lopez's daughter created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral costs. The campaign …

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Ludlow Woman Plans To Enjoy Retirement With Payday A retired woman from western Massachusetts has hit the jackpot and is ready to spend the money living it up during her golden years. Teresa Moreno, of Ludlow, is the second $1 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Triple 777," a $5 scratch-off game. Related: Mass Couple Jumping For Joy On New Trampoline After $4M Lottery Win She chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) instead of the annuity option, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years. Moreno plans to use her winnings to invest, travel, and enjoy a well-deserved re…

by Josh Lanier

07/08/2025

Police & Fire

Shot Fired On I-91: CT Drivers Charged In Road Rage Incident, Police Say A single bullet tore through a car’s front pillar on I-91 south near Exit 10 in North Haven after a road-rage clash turned violent, Connecticut State Police say. Andre Smith, 34, of Bridgeport, is accused of firing a round that the car driven by Jonathan Yanagisawa, 30, of Woodbridge, around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, but no one was hurt. Yanagisawa called police after the shooting. He captured the license plate and vehicle on his dash camera, and police tracked down Smith soon after. Smith surrendered his gun and, according to troopers, admitted “he was involved in a road rage i…

by Josh Lanier

07/07/2025

Police & Fire

Colchester Man Tried To Leap From Cruiser After Harassing Kids With Sexual Comments: Police A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after police say he harassed multiple children near a downtown business, then tried to escape from custody. Tyler Caetano, 36, of Colchester, was identified after officers responded around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, to reports of a suspicious man on Main Street making sexual and vulgar comments to young people, Connecticut State Police said. According to police, the caller said a man on a bicycle was harassing people and making vulgar and sexual comments. Three children told officers that Caetano told them he wanted to have sex with them…

by Josh Lanier

07/07/2025

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