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Josh Lanier

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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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Clinton Hiker Dies After Collapsing On NH Trail Despite Rescue, Airlift Efforts Clinton Hiker Dies After Collapsing On NH Trail Despite Rescue, Airlift Efforts
Clinton Hiker Dies After Collapsing On NH Trail Despite Rescue, Airlift Efforts A hiker collapsed and later died while trekking a trail in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, prompting a dramatic rescue effort that included a military helicopter and backcountry first responders. Richard Perrault, 70, of Clinton, was hiking alone on the Valley Way Trail when he suddenly collapsed around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers. Fellow hikers who saw what happened immediately rushed to him and began CPR after calling 911. Because of the trail's remote location, which is nearly three miles from the nearest road, rescue…

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Police & Fire
Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures
Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures A driver suffering a medical emergency crashed a pick-up truck through a home in Norwalk on Tuesday, June 17.  The crash was reported around noon at 7 Rockmere Road when the truck crashed through the brick facade and knocked out several support structures.  Norwalk firefighters were able to move some of the debris to get the driver out and into an ambulance that rushed them to Norwalk Hospital. Authorities did not release their condition. Crews stabilized the building to make sure it would not fall over when they removed the vehicle.  Norwalk police are investigating the cr…

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Police & Fire
Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building
Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Waterbury police have identified the body found inside an abandoned building over the weekend as a 40-year-old Torrington man.  Joseph McCarthy was found just before 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at a building at 215 Cherry St. in Waterbury, police said.  Waterbury officers said there were no suspicious circumstances and are treating it as an untimely death.  The investigation is ongoing.

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Fake Norwalk Officer Scamming Residents; Police Urge Caution As Scams On Rise Fake Norwalk Officer Scamming Residents; Police Urge Caution As Scams On Rise
Fake Norwalk Officer Scamming Residents; Police Urge Caution As Scams On Rise Norwalk police are asking the public to be aware of a new scam involving a fake officer.  Police said they've received multiple reports of someone impersonating a Norwalk police officer, calling and demanding the victim pay a fine for a missed court date or face imprisonment.  The caller is using the name Jason Wilson.  He is not an officer, and police would never call to solicit money for missed court appearances over the phone.  Do not engage with the caller and call the actual police if you receive this call at 203-854-3113. Scam calls are on the rise across the co…

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Police & Fire
Father Who Robbed Groton Bank With Son Before Stand-Off With Police Has Died: Chief Father Who Robbed Groton Bank With Son Before Stand-Off With Police Has Died: Chief
Father Who Robbed Groton Bank With Son Before Stand-Off With Police Has Died: Chief A Rhode Island man who was accused of robbing a Connecticut bank with his son last week died after nearly a week in the hospital, police said. His son died the day of the robbery.  Shaun Fallon, 56, died around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, June 16, Groton police said.  Original Report: Father, Son Rob Bank Followed By Motel Standoff With Police: Cops  Shaun Fallon and his son, 27-year-old Zachary Fallon, were accused of robbing Chelsea Groton Bank on Gold Star Highway in Groton around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12. They handed the teller a note demanding cash and saying the…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Randolph Woman Beams Dreaming Of Beamers $1M Lottery Jackpot: Randolph Woman Beams Dreaming Of Beamers
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Randolph Woman Beams Dreaming Of Beamers A Randolph woman has her eyes on four or maybe eight new tires after she collected a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Michelle Ross won the payday playing the new “100X,” the $10 scratch-off ticket that went on sale Tuesday, June 10. Ross chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years.  She plans to use the winning to buy a new car for herself and one for her husband.  Ross bought the ticket at 7-Eleven, 1453 Commercial St. in East Weymouth. The store will ge…

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Police & Fire
Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Rollover Crash Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Rollover Crash
Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Rollover Crash A 64-year-old man was killed on Monday morning, June 16, when the truck he was in slammed into a parked car, authorities said.  Trevor Grant was riding in a 2004 Dodge Dakota that hit a Subaru Outback on Garden Street in Hartford, authorities said. Police did not provide information on Grant's last known address.  Investigators said the truck rolled over after hitting the car.  First responders found the driver responsive when they arrived at the scene, but Grant was unconscious. He and the driver were taken to Saint Francis Hospital, where Grant was pronounced dead.&n…

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Obituaries
'An Amazing Man': Norwich Rallies Around Family Of Man Killed In Freak Workplace Accident 'An Amazing Man': Norwich Rallies Around Family Of Man Killed In Freak Workplace Accident
'An Amazing Man': Norwich Rallies Around Family Of Man Killed In Freak Workplace Accident A Connecticut community is rallying around the family of a 60-year-old man who was killed last week in a freak accident while working on a sewer pipe.  Michael Dirocco, of Norwich, was working at a home on Hamilton Court in Norwich around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 13, authorities said. He was working for a private company to dig the trench that stretched 90 feet and was five feet wide and deep when it suddenly collapsed onto him, authorities said.  It was meant to connect the home to the city's sewer line.  Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable t…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Busted Speeding Down Wilton Road: Police Drunk Driver Busted Speeding Down Wilton Road: Police
Drunk Driver Busted Speeding Down Wilton Road: Police A Wilton man was arrested after police say he was driving drunk and speeding on Danbury Road just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 15.  Steve Defrancesco, 32, of Wilton, was stopped after police spotted his tan Ford Fusion traveling "at a high rate of speed" around 12:45 a.m., police said.  The officer noted that Defrancesco appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, and he admitted to having some drinks before getting behind the wheel, Wilton police said. He failed a field sobriety test and blew .1129 and .1150 on a breathalyzer, more than the legal limit of .08. …

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Police & Fire
Jilted Wife Arrested In Brass Knuckle Beating Of Cheating Husband's New GF: Cops Jilted Wife Arrested In Brass Knuckle Beating Of Cheating Husband's New GF: Cops
Jilted Wife Arrested In Brass Knuckle Beating Of Cheating Husband's New GF: Cops A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after police say she broke into a woman's apartment, beat her with brass knuckles because she believed the woman was having an affair with her husband, authorities said.  Giana Garcia, 27, of Plainfield, faces multiple charges following the alleged break-in at a Killingly home on Sunday, June 15, Connecticut State Police said.  Police were called to the Church Street apartment around 4 a.m. to reports of a break-in. The victim told troopers that Garcia had rammed into her vehicle before forcing her way inside the home, a report said.,&…

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