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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
YouTuber Who Filmed Viral Confrontation With Armed State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty To Felony YouTuber Who Filmed Viral Confrontation With Armed State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty To Felony
YouTuber Who Filmed Viral Confrontation With Armed State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty To Felony A YouTuber who gained national attention in a now-viral video after confronting a Connecticut State Trooper outside the officer’s home earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to one felony and two misdemeanor charges. SeanPaul Reyes, 34, of Gorham, New York, confronted Trooper Sgt. Brian Fahey outside Fahey’s Groton home on July 11. Video of the altercation shows an armed Fahey spitting in Reyes’ face as the two shouted expletives at each other. Tahiem Glover, 20, of Selden, New York, Reyes’ cameraman, was also arrested and charged.  Reyes called the charges of voyeurism, trespassin…

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Police & Fire
Manchester Man Exposed Himself To 2 Women Hours Apart: Police Manchester Man Exposed Himself To 2 Women Hours Apart: Police
Manchester Man Exposed Himself To 2 Women Hours Apart: Police Police have arrested a Connecticut man accused of exposing himself to two women just hours apart on Friday. Nickholas Dizon, 26, of Manchester, was arrested and charged with two counts of breach of peace, two counts of public indecency, stalking, and interfering with police, authorities said. A woman called Manchester police around 9:30 a.m. to report a man had exposed himself to her at Center Springs Park, made inappropriate comments, and followed her onto Main Street, authorities said. She ran into a nearby business to get help, but Dizon ran away before officers arrived. Later that day,…

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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 26, Ejected In Serious Crash With Box Truck On I-95 In Groton Motorcyclist, 26, Ejected In Serious Crash With Box Truck On I-95 In Groton
Motorcyclist, 26, Ejected In Serious Crash With Box Truck On I-95 In Groton A 26-year-old Connecticut man was seriously injured Monday after his motorcycle crashed into a box truck on northbound Interstate 95 near Exit 90 in Groton, and police are seeking witnesses. The Quaker Hill motorcyclist struck the rear of the truck and was ejected from his bike, according to Connecticut State Police. Paramedics transported him to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital with serious injuries, police said. The truck’s two occupants were not injured. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski at …

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Police & Fire
Pliers, Politics, And A Bike: Road Rage Over Candidate's Sign Leads To Bristol Street Brawl Pliers, Politics, And A Bike: Road Rage Over Candidate's Sign Leads To Bristol Street Brawl
Pliers, Politics, And A Bike: Road Rage Over Candidate's Sign Leads To Bristol Street Brawl A fight that started over a political sign led to a street brawl involving a bicycle, a smashed car window, and even a pair of pliers, police said.  Just after 9 a.m. Friday, July 25, officers responded to multiple calls about two men fighting at the intersection of Brook Street and Farmington Avenue in Bristol.  The individuals were identified as 36-year-old Tomek Paluch, of Bristol, and 65-year-old John Provenzano, of Torrington. Bristol investigators say Paluch was riding his bike when he pulled a political sign from a yard and threw it. Provenzano saw what happened and confro…

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Obituaries
Community Rallies for Family of Southport Ghost Hunter Who Died On Haunted Annabelle Doll Tour Community Rallies for Family of Southport Ghost Hunter Who Died On Haunted Annabelle Doll Tour
Community Rallies for Family of Southport Ghost Hunter Who Died On Haunted Annabelle Doll Tour The ghost-hunting community and friends across New England are coming together to support the family of Dan Rivera, a Connecticut paranormal investigator who died unexpectedly during a tour involving the infamous Annabelle doll. Rivera, known for his work with the Warren Legacy Foundation, died on Sunday, July 13, while showcasing the doll and other items in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as part of the “Devils on the Run” tour.  The 54-year-old Southport man was the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research and well-known for his work in the field. He's surviv…

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Schools
Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off
Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off The rising cost of education and the fear of graduating with crippling student loan debt have left many families questioning the value of a college degree. To help families determine which schools are worth the money, a new survey has done most of the legwork. Money magazine just released its 2025 Best Colleges in America list, a ranking that centers on one key question: Where can you get the most value for your tuition dollar? The list, now in its 11th year, highlights 732 U.S. colleges that offer strong academics, manageable costs, and a solid shot at a good job after graduation. Mon…

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Police & Fire
Worcester Man Accused Of Fitchburg Murder Guilty, Will Spend Rest Of His Life Behind Bars: DA Worcester Man Accused Of Fitchburg Murder Guilty, Will Spend Rest Of His Life Behind Bars: DA
Worcester Man Accused Of Fitchburg Murder Guilty, Will Spend Rest Of His Life Behind Bars: DA A Worcester man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing 23-year-old Leon Wilson Jr. during a violent robbery in Fitchburg. Mugisha Jeanbosco, 27, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed robbery for the deadly attack near Pie Alley on July 11, 2019. Jeanbosco will receive a mandatory life sentence with no chance of parole. Sentencing is scheduled for August 1. Jason Robinson, 39, of Fitchburg, and Jonathan Baez, 25, of Worcester, were also charged in the case. Both face counts of armed robbery and accessory after the fact of murder. They will…

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Police & Fire
Police Shut Down Road After Suspicious Package Found At Rocky Hill Storage Facility Police Shut Down Road After Suspicious Package Found At Rocky Hill Storage Facility
Police Shut Down Road After Suspicious Package Found At Rocky Hill Storage Facility Update: Police cancelled the alert and reopened the road. Original: A suspicious package found at a storage facility led police to shut down part of a major road Friday morning, July 25, prompting evacuations and a heavy emergency response. Rocky Hill police said they were called to Extra Space Storage at 1156 Cromwell Avenue around 10:35 a.m. after receiving reports about the package. As a safety measure, nearby units at the storage facility were evacuated. The Rocky Hill Fire Department was also called in to assist with the situation. Police have closed Cromwell Avenue (Route 3)  b…

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Police & Fire
Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Fiery Crash After Escaping Stonington Heist: Police Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Fiery Crash After Escaping Stonington Heist: Police
Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Fiery Crash After Escaping Stonington Heist: Police Police are investigating a dramatic chain of events that started with a robbery at a local bank and ended minutes later with a deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate 95. Around 11:20  Tuesday morning, July 22, a man walked into the Chelsea Groton Savings Bank in the Pawcatuck section of Stonington. He implied he had a weapon and got away with cash before speeding off on a blue motorcycle, according to police. Just 13 minutes later, state troopers were called to a fatal crash near Exit 91 on I-95 Southbound. A blue Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle had collided with a tractor-trailer. The ride…

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Politics
CT’s Biggest Children’s Hospitals End Gender-Affirming Meds For Minors Amid Federal Pressure CT’s Biggest Children’s Hospitals End Gender-Affirming Meds For Minors Amid Federal Pressure
CT’s Biggest Children’s Hospitals End Gender-Affirming Meds For Minors Amid Federal Pressure Two of Connecticut’s leading pediatric hospitals are no longer offering gender-affirming medication treatments for patients under 19, a decision already sparking concern across the state. Yale New Haven Health confirmed it will stop prescribing medication as part of its gender-affirming care for minors. The announcement came shortly after Connecticut Children’s Medical Center revealed it would also be “winding down” its youth gender care program. However, the hospitals will continue to offer behavioral health services.  A Yale New Haven spokesperson said in a statement that the decisi…

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