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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.

Josh is a native of Charlotte, NC, where he is a member of a sketch comedy group in his spare time. 

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Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Malden Following Armed Robbery: DA Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Malden Following Armed Robbery: DA
Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Malden Following Armed Robbery: DA Authorities are investigating a non-fatal police shooting in Malden after an officer wounded a knife-wielding armed robbery suspect on Wednesday morning, officials said.  Dominique Matthew Long, 31, of Malden, was arrested following the shooting and will be charged with armed robbery, assault and battery, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and intimidation of a witness, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. He will be arraigned after he is released from the hospital.  Malden police received a 911 call about a disturbance near 260 Eastern Avenue around 9:15 a…

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1 Killed In Marlborough House Fire 1 Killed In Marlborough House Fire
1 Killed In Marlborough House Fire A housefire in Marlborough on Wednesday morning, May 22, claimed the life of one person, authorities said.  Firefighters were called to the 66 Nolan Way home just before 8:30 a.m. to find fire coming from the back left corner of the single-family house, the state Fire Marshals Office said.  Crews forced their way inside and found an adult man dead. Authorities did not release his name as they are still notifying his next of kin.  Firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes.  Investigators believe the fire began in the living room on the home's first…

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Man Who Crashed Into Police Chief Twice In Western Mass ID'd, Remains On Run Man Who Crashed Into Police Chief Twice In Western Mass ID'd, Remains On Run
Man Who Crashed Into Police Chief Twice In Western Mass ID'd, Remains On Run Police in New Hampshire are searching for a man officers say intentionally drove into a Franklin County police chief as he was assisting with a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon, May 21. Michael Martelle was identified as the driver who struck Warwick Police Chief David Shoemaker twice just before 3:30 p.m., Warwick police said. He also tried to crash into a police cruiser before speeding off.  The police chief was not seriously injured.  Police attempted to chase Martelle but called it off out of concern for the public's safety. Shortly after, however, officers in Hi…

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Chicopee, Springfield Men Admit To Raping Children In Separate Cases Chicopee, Springfield Men Admit To Raping Children In Separate Cases
Chicopee, Springfield Men Admit To Raping Children In Separate Cases Two Hampden County men who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting children in separate cases were sentenced to more than a decade in prison each, authorities said on Wednesday, May 22.  Thomas Ciccolini, 48, of Chicopee, admitted on May 9 to eight counts of aggravated rape of a child, two counts of posing a child in a sexual act, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and possession of child pornography, the Hampden District Attorney said.  He was sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prison. The prosecutor asked for up to 18 years.  Roberto Vasquez, 41, of Springfie…

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Western Mass Man Who Swindled $300K In Unfinished Construction Projects Gets Up To 10 Years Western Mass Man Who Swindled $300K In Unfinished Construction Projects Gets Up To 10 Years
Western Mass Man Who Swindled $300K In Unfinished Construction Projects Gets Up To 10 Years A Berkshire County man who was found guilty of swindling more than a dozen homeowners and at least one fire department out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for construction work he never completed will spend up to the next decade behind bars, authorities said.  Fred Senter, of Pittsfield, was found guilty of five counts of larceny Over $250 from a victim over 60 years of age, 19 counts of theft of over $1,200, stealing less than $1,200, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said.  A judge sentenced him to eight to 10 years in prison. The prosecutor had asked for an 18…

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3 Quincy Teens Charged With 'Brutal, Unprovoked Attack' At Kenmore Station: DA 3 Quincy Teens Charged With 'Brutal, Unprovoked Attack' At Kenmore Station: DA
3 Quincy Teens Charged With 'Brutal, Unprovoked Attack' At Kenmore Station: DA Three teenagers have been arrested and charged with attacking another group of teens during a robbery at an MBTA station, authorities said.  Aidan McGuinness, 18, and two 17-year-olds, all from Quincy, are accused of the May 10 robbery at the Kenmore Square station, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. They were arrested on Friday, May 17.  Police received a call about an assault just before 10:15 p.m. and arrived to find four teenagers from Druxbury with various wounds. Three had cuts to their faces and blood coming from their mouths, and the fourth had blood on his clothes…

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Mass Man Seriously Injured In Grizzly Bear Attack At National Park Mass Man Seriously Injured In Grizzly Bear Attack At National Park
Mass Man Seriously Injured In Grizzly Bear Attack At National Park A 35-year-old Massachusetts man was seriously injured after they were attacked by a grizzly bear at the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming on Sunday, May 19, authorities said.  Park rangers believe the man had a "surprise encounter" with two grizzly bears that afternoon when one of them attacked, according to a press release from the National Park Service.  The man's name was not released.  Authorities airlifted the man to a waiting ambulance that rushed him to St. John's Hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, where he is in stable condition and expected to make a full recover…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Winner Plans To Invest In His Company, Take Well-Earned Vacation $1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Winner Plans To Invest In His Company, Take Well-Earned Vacation
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Winner Plans To Invest In His Company, Take Well-Earned Vacation One lucky Bay Stater saw their bank account make an incredible leap after they collected a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Monday, May 20.  Josiorme Da Silva, of Hyannis, won the seven-figure sum playing the $5 "$1,000,000 Monopoly Doubler" scratch-off game.  Da Silva elected to take the $650,000 lump sum (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Related: Massachusetts Lottery Winners Discuss Life After Hitting The Jackpot He says he plans to take a vacation, buy a new work van, and invest in his company with the money.  Da Silva purchased…

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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass One Bay Stater had a very lucky start to their week when they claimed a $100,000 lottery ticket they bought in Worcester County on Monday, May 20.   The winning ticket was sold at Market Basket at 95 Sutton Ave. in Oxford and was for the $30 "Millions" scratch-off game. Related: Lotter Winners Discuss How Their Lives Changed After Hitting Jackpot The winner's name was not released. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  The winner was among 855 people who won $600 or more in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Monday.  It was also the second-largest pr…

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Lynn Sober Living Home Owner Ordered To Pay $3.8M In Sexual Harassment Suit Lynn Sober Living Home Owner Ordered To Pay $3.8M In Sexual Harassment Suit
Lynn Sober Living Home Owner Ordered To Pay $3.8M In Sexual Harassment Suit The owner of a sober living facility in Lynn sexually harassed women in recovery from drugs and alcohol and offered to trade free or reduced housing expenses in exchange for sexual favors, a jury found. He was ordered to pay seven women $3.8 million in damages.  Peter McCarthy, 51, of Lynn, was found liable for sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act following a five-day trial that ended on Friday, May 17, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Monday.  McCarthy owned and operated Steps to Solutions, Inc., which was advertised as a place…

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