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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
'My Protector': CT Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness 'My Protector': CT Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness
'My Protector': CT Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness A police officer in Connecticut said he is devastated after veterinarians diagnosed with K9 partner with an incurable disease, similar to ALS in humans.  Glastonbury Officer Neil Cavanaugh penned a heartfelt letter to his "partner, my shadow, protector," his police dog Soleil. He said the dog is one of the best parts of his day, and he plans to make Soleil's life as happy as possible for the animal's remaining time.  Cavanaugh said in his Facebook post that it could be anywhere from a few months to a year.  From Officer Cavanaugh: I always knew this day would …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Worker Killed After Trench Collapses Behind CT Home; Police, OSHA Investigating Worker Killed After Trench Collapses Behind CT Home; Police, OSHA Investigating
Worker Killed After Trench Collapses Behind CT Home; Police, Osha Investigating A Connecticut construction worker was killed after a trench for a sewer line he was working on collapsed on top of him.  Michael Dirocco, 60, 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. It was meant to connect the home to the city's sewer line.  The walls of the trench collapsed and trapped the Norwich man inside. Rescuers found him partially buried when they arrived, authorities said.  Responders du…

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Lifestyle
CT 'Bombshell' Becomes First American To Join Cast Of UK's 'Love Island' CT 'Bombshell' Becomes First American To Join Cast Of UK's 'Love Island'
CT 'Bombshell' Becomes First American To Join Cast Of UK's 'Love Island' A Connecticut native has been introduced as the first American "bombshell" contestant on the popular UK reality show "Love Island." Toni Laites, a Newington native who spent the last several years working as a cabana server at a high-end Las Vegas club, joined the series earlier this month.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveisland) While the "Love Island" brand has been franchised across the globe, the UK's revival version has been selective about who producers allow to appear. The 24-year-old is the first Y…

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Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide: Man, Mass Woman Dead In Fatal Stabbing, Leaves Behind Child, DA Says Murder-Suicide: Man, Mass Woman Dead In Fatal Stabbing, Leaves Behind Child, DA Says
Murder-Suicide: Man, Mass Woman Dead In Fatal Stabbing, Leaves Behind Child, DA Says A man and woman who had been dating died on Friday night, June 13, in what police are calling a murder suicide.  Rose Lamour, 28, of Milton, and Stanley Monteperousse, 35, were found suffering stab wounds at a home on Blue Hills Parkway after multiple neighbors called 911 around 7:30 p.m., the Norfolk District Attorney said. First responders gave emergency medical care at the scene and rushed both victims to nearby hospitals. Lamour and Monteperousse were later pronounced dead. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the pair had been in a dating relationship and shared …

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News
Indian Tycoon, Prince William’s Pal Dies After Swallowing Bee During Polo Match Indian Tycoon, Prince William’s Pal Dies After Swallowing Bee During Polo Match
Indian Tycoon, Prince William’s Pal Dies After Swallowing Bee During Polo Match An Indian billionaire and friend of England’s Prince William died suddenly this week after swallowing a bee during a polo match and suffering a fatal heart attack, according to multiple reports. He was just 53. Sunjay Kapur, chairman of the automotive manufacturing giant Sona Comstar, collapsed while playing at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, England, on Thursday, June 12, the exclusive club said on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guards Polo Club (@guardspoloclub) The Daily Mirror reported that Kapur went into anaphy…

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Police & Fire
Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served
Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served The family of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the Connecticut mother of five whose 2019 disappearance sparked years of speculation and high-profile legal battles, has responded to news that her husband's former attorney once charged in her case was allowed to plead to a lesser charge. Attorney Kent Mawhinney, 59 — the lawyer for the New Canaan mom's husband husband —had been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, he submitted an Alford plea on Friday, June 13, to interfering with an officer, according to NBC Connecticut. A judge sentenced him to time served — 11 months. The Alf…

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Police & Fire
Father, Son Rob CT Bank; Motel Standoff Ends With 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Police Father, Son Rob CT Bank; Motel Standoff Ends With 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Police
Father, Son Rob CT Bank; Motel Standoff Ends With 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Police A Connecticut bank robbery suspect is dead, and his father remains hospitalized after an hours-long standoff with police at a Groton motel ended in gunfire, authorities said.  The chaos began just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, when Groton police received a report of a robbery at the Chelsea Groton Bank on Gold Star Highway. Two masked men passed a note to a teller demanding money and implied they had a weapon, authorities said. After receiving cash, the men ran out of the bank and sped away in a vehicle, Groton police said. Hours later, officers located the suspected getaway car…

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Obituaries
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In CT I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In CT I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In CT I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours The body of a 31-year-old motorcyclist who died after crashing into a metal post on I-95 went undiscovered for nearly 12 hours, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Febus Rivera, of Hamden, was riding his motorcycle between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, when he crashed near the Milford Parkway exit (Exit 38)on I-95 north, according to authorities. Investigators believe Rivera veered into a grassy area off the exit, where he struck a metal reflector post and several sand barrels. The collision ejected him and the motorcycle down an embankment into a nearby wooded area. Milfo…

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Police & Fire
Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild CT Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Busted, Multiple Cars Impounded Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild CT Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Busted, Multiple Cars Impounded
Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild CT Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Busted, Multiple Cars Impounded A wild late-night car meetup at a Fairfield County shopping center turned dangerous when drivers lit up the asphalt — literally — and turned a grocery store parking lot into a street stunt arena. Now, more than a month later, police have arrested four people and impounded multiple vehicles.  David Romero, Wanda Romero, Dilmar Ruano-Barrera, and Christopher McGirl are facing multiple charges from the late-night May 2 takeover at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield, police said.  Original Report: Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts As Cars Take Over Fairfield Parking Lot Fairfield officers…

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Police & Fire
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police A routine traffic stop ended with a man facing serious charges after police caught him driving under the influence while carrying a loaded gun, officials said.  Kirk Thomas, 29, of Bridgeport, is facing multiple charges following his arrest on Thursday morning, June 12, in Norwalk, authorities said.  A Norwalk police officer spotted Thomas' Tesla blow through a red light at the intersection of East and Hendricks Avenue without stopping during morning rush-hour traffic. The car turned on I-95, and the officer followed suit.  After pulling him over, Thomas was found to be smok…

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