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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
25-Year-Old CT Man Killed In I-84 Crash; Police Investigating 25-Year-Old CT Man Killed In I-84 Crash; Police Investigating
25-Year-Old CT Man Killed In I-84 Crash; Police Investigating A 25-year-old Connecticut man was killed when a Jeep crashed into him on I-84 after he'd been thrown from his own vehicle, authorities said.  Ezequier Ernesto Galarza, of Waterbury, lost control of his vehicle near Exit 16 and was thrown from it around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, July 4, Connecticut State Police said. He was well enough to walk, as he got up and began walking in the left lane of the interstate when a Jeep crashed into him, causing fatal injuries, police said.  State troopers are investigating the crash.  Investigators urge witnesses to contact Trooper James Perazz…

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Police & Fire
New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire
New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire A fast-moving blaze ripped through a two-family home in New London, forcing firefighters to rush inside and pull a trapped resident to safety. New London crews got the call around 9:42 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, after a police officer on patrol spotted smoke billowing from the second floor of a two-and-a-half-story house on Shaw Street. When firefighters arrived, flames and heavy smoke were pouring from the upstairs windows. The victim was rushed to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. A firefighter was also hurt during the rescue. The department said the firefighter was take…

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Police & Fire
Pittsfield Man Convicted Of Murder In Deadly Love Triangle Shooting Pittsfield Man Convicted Of Murder In Deadly Love Triangle Shooting
Pittsfield Man Convicted Of Murder In Deadly Love Triangle Shooting A Pittsfield man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder and multiple gun charges in the deadly shooting of 43-year-old Teddy Cepeda. Desmond Phillip, 45, was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday, June 3, and three firearm-related charges after fatally shooting Cepeda. The jury returned the ruling after deliberating for six hours over two days, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said.  Police were called to 7 Goodrich Street in Pittsfield for reports of gunfire on Sept. 30, 2022. When they arrived, they found Cepeda lying u…

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Police & Fire
CT Woman Who Hit Man, Drove Off With Rideshare Customers In Car Sentenced To Prison CT Woman Who Hit Man, Drove Off With Rideshare Customers In Car Sentenced To Prison
CT Woman Who Hit Man, Drove Off With Rideshare Customers In Car Sentenced To Prison A New Haven woman who left a pedestrian permanently injured after hitting him while driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle with two ride-share passengers in the back seat will spend more than five years in prison, authorities said. Jamira Perry, 27, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, with the sentence suspended after 66 months served, followed by five years of probation, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said Thursday, July 3. Perry pleaded guilty to evading responsibility, a felony that covers fleeing the scene of a serious crash. Perry hit Kevin Coleman, 63, as he cros…

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Police & Fire
CT Corrections Officer Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ CT Corrections Officer Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ
CT Corrections Officer Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ A Massachusetts man working as a corrections officer in Connecticut has pleaded guilty to a violent online plot that targeted a federal agent and his spouse, prosecutors said.  Scott Robert Tardy, 31, admitted in court this week to cyberstalking, lying to the FBI, and obstructing justice, the US Attorney for South Carolina said.  Prosecutors said Tardy joined an anti-law enforcement group on the Kik messaging app under the name “connecticut12345,” where he called for violence against a South Carolina federal agent and their spouse, including throwing a Molotov cocktail into their …

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Obituaries
Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67 Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67
Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67 Actor Michael Madsen, known for playing tough guys in television and film for the past four decades, has died. He was 67.  Authorities were called to his Malibu home early Thursday morning, July 3, after the "Kill Bill" star was found unresponsive.  His manager told NBC News that he suffered a cardiac arrest.  Madsen's acting career began in 1982, and he first appeared on the big screen in the Matthew Broderick vehicle "War Games" in 1983.  But his big break would come a decade later when he played the psychopathic burglar and gangster Mr. Blonde in the&…

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Business
Beloved CT Record Store Closing; Owners Plan To Keep Music Alive With Online Shop Beloved CT Record Store Closing; Owners Plan To Keep Music Alive With Online Shop
Beloved CT Record Store Closing; Owners Plan To Keep Music Alive With Online Shop Hamden's go-to spot for vinyl collectors and music fans is preparing to close its storefront after 36 years, but the owners promise to keep the music alive with an online shop.  Replay Records, which opened in 1989, announced on Facebook that it will close the store at the end of July. The owners, Doug and Mary Snyder, thanked the customers who've shopped there for the last three decades. "So many people have come through our doors in the last 36 years," Mary posted. "It's truly been a remarkable adventure for us both. We've always done our very best to bring you quality vinyl at affor…

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News
Red, White, And Boom: Your Guide To Fourth Of July Fireworks, Festivities In Connecticut Red, White, And Boom: Your Guide To Fourth Of July Fireworks, Festivities In Connecticut
Red, White, And Boom: Your Guide To Fourth Of July Fireworks, Festivities In Connecticut From small-town parades to beachside bursts of color, Connecticut knows how to party like it’s 1776. Grab a blanket, pack the snacks, and prepare for oohs, aahs, and patriotic cheers under the stars. Here are some of the celebrations happening in Connecticut to celebrate America's 249th birthday.  Fairfield County Darien — Friday, July 11 — fireworks at dusk (9:15 p.m.) — at Darien High School Fairfield — Saturday, July 5 — fireworks 9:15 p.m. — at Jennings and Penfield Beaches Greenwich — Saturday, July 5 — Binney Park show 9:10 p.m.; Greenwich Point Park 9:35 p.m. — at Binney Park a…

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News
Tick Takeover: Pleasure Beach Shuts Down For 2025 As Invasive Insects Overrun Shore Tick Takeover: Pleasure Beach Shuts Down For 2025 As Invasive Insects Overrun Shore
Tick Takeover: Pleasure Beach Shuts Down For 2025 As Invasive Insects Overrun Shore Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport’s beloved shoreline getaway, is closed through the 2025 summer season after city officials discovered an infestation of invasive Asian longhorned ticks. Bridgeport officials announced the closure on Facebook after "extensive consultation with state environmental experts." The Asian longhorned tick has established itself on the shoreline as part of its fast-moving spread across the Northeast. Related: Clone-Creating Tick Invades Connecticut: Health Officials Sound Alarm What makes this tick especially concerning is its ability to reproduce asexually. Unlike most t…

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News
Bobcat Carpool: Fuzzy Fare Evaders Hitched Ride Hiding In CT Truck Engine Bobcat Carpool: Fuzzy Fare Evaders Hitched Ride Hiding In CT Truck Engine
Bobcat Carpool: Fuzzy Fare Evaders Hitched Ride Hiding In CT Truck Engine A Suffield shop owner got the surprise of his morning commute when he popped the hood of his pickup and met two wide-eyed, spotted stowaways. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police say the bobcat kittens somehow clung to the engine compartment for the eight-mile trip north from Somers to Suffield, proving once and for all that felines really do have nerves of steel. “Officer Heath and ACO Selig (Suffield PD) spent over an hour chasing these two furballs all over the underside of this truck!” the department wrote in a Facebook post. After a gentle game of hide-and-seek with paw…

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