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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
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver 13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver Update: Police have identified the boy as 12-year-old Brisley Reyes of Stamford and said they have identified a suspect. Click here for more information. Original: A 12-year-old boy was killed after a car hit him while he was riding a mini bike, police said. The vehicle sped away and left the child to die.  The teen was riding south on Courtland Avenue near 316 Courtland Ave. in Stamford around 8:47 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. He was with a family member who was on a scooter. For reasons unknown, both had pulled off the travel lane and were sitting on the shoulder of the road when a…

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Police & Fire
Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA
Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Authorities have identified the pilot arrested in the cockpit of a Delta flight last week and announced he now faces charges of sexually abusing a child. Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, of Contra Costa County, California, was a co-pilot aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 2809 that departed Minneapolis and landed at San Francisco International Airport around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Original Report: Federal Agents Storm Plane To Arrest Pilot Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, working in coordination with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, boarded the plane moments after …

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Police & Fire
NY Woman Killed In Freak Accident At Theater; No Charges Expected NY Woman Killed In Freak Accident At Theater; No Charges Expected
NY Woman Killed In Freak Accident At Theater; No Charges Expected A tragic accident at the historic Jacob’s Pillow dance center has left one employee dead, local authorities say. Kathryn “Kat” Sirico, a seasonal employee at the Becket, Massachusetts, theater, was helping a summer intern move stage platforms on a dolly across the property on Friday, Aug. 1. As they navigated a sloped area, the dolly began to roll out of control. Sirico attempted to stop it, but fell and was struck by the dolly, causing the platforms to fall on them, authorities said.  Bystanders rushed to help and tried to save their life. View this post on Instag…

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News
Making Waves Against Cancer: Hundreds Swim To Raise Nearly $1M At Glen Cove Event Making Waves Against Cancer: Hundreds Swim To Raise Nearly $1M At Glen Cove Event
Making Waves Against Cancer: Hundreds Swim To Raise Nearly $1M At Glen Cove Event With the sun rising over Glen Cove and just weeks after a similar swim in Fairfield County, more than 250 swimmers plunged into the Long Island Sound at Pryibil Beach for the 25th Annual Swim Across America – Nassau/Suffolk Open Water Swim on Saturday, Aug. 2. This milestone event raised a staggering $950,000, pushing the event’s lifetime total past $15 million for cancer research and care. It’s not just a number — that money directly supports life-saving work at hospitals and research centers across the region, including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and Northwell…

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Police & Fire
Waterbury Man Charged With Killing High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room' Waterbury Man Charged With Killing High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room'
Waterbury Man Charged With Killing High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room' Police said they have arrested a 40-year-old Connecticut man in the fatal shooting of a teenage girl last month.  Shamar Atwater, of Waterbury, was arrested Friday morning, Aug. 1, and charged with the killing of 17-year-old Carizma Fox, Waterbury police said.  Waterbury police tracked Atwater to a home in Watertown. Officers worked with Watertown police to execute a search warrant at the Sunny Lane residence, where he was arrested without incident.  Atwater was wanted in connection with the July 11 shooting death of Fox. Police said officers responded to reports o…

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Politics
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris says she’s staying away from politics — “for now.” Just one day after announcing she would not run for California governor, the former vice president told "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert that America’s political system is fractured and in need of serious reform. “Recently, I made the decision that I, just for now, I don’t want to go back in the system,” she said. “I think it’s broken.” But Harris bristled when Colbert asked if she was truly “out of the fight." “I will always be part of the fight,” she replied. Related: Colbert Gives Blistering Response to Trump After…

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Police & Fire
Man Robbed Kid At Knifepoint After Snapchat Meet-Up In Norwalk Park: Police Man Robbed Kid At Knifepoint After Snapchat Meet-Up In Norwalk Park: Police
Man Robbed Kid At Knifepoint After Snapchat Meet-Up In Norwalk Park: Police A 34-year-old man allegedly robbed a juvenile at knifepoint after arranging a meeting at a public park in Connecticut, authorities said. Mario Osorio-Lopez, who has no known address, is facing multiple charges: second-degree robbery, second-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, according to Norwalk Police. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on July 12, when a juvenile called police to report being robbed by three men in Veterans Park. The victim told police they had gone to the park to sell several “high-value items” a…

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News
Yale Nurse, Dad Of 2, On Life Support After Brain Injury; Community Rallies To Help Yale Nurse, Dad Of 2, On Life Support After Brain Injury; Community Rallies To Help
Yale Nurse, Dad Of 2, On Life Support After Brain Injury; Community Rallies To Help A Yale New Haven Hospital nurse and a devoted husband and father of two is now fighting for his life after suddenly falling ill and being rushed to the emergency room with severe brain injuries.  Now, the community is coming together to help his family as they help him through this battle. Michael Consiglio was placed on life support after his family brought him to the hospital on July 16, according to a friend. Although he had been feeling unwell for several days, the extent of his condition wasn't clear until doctors conducted a full evaluation. "Mike is currently fighting for his l…

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Police & Fire
Worcester Man Admits To Sexually Exploiting Minors, Producing Porn: DOJ Worcester Man Admits To Sexually Exploiting Minors, Producing Porn: DOJ
Worcester Man Admits To Sexually Exploiting Minors, Producing Porn: DOJ A Worcester man has admitted to sexually exploiting three children, producing explicit videos, and exposing them to pornography, according to federal officials. Antonio Merced, 28, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of possession of child pornography in federal court. He is currently in state custody and will be sentenced on November 21. Investigators say that in July 2024, Merced showed two young victims pornography and sex toys. Authorities later found multiple videos he had made involving children. He admitted to producing these videos on three…

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Wolcott Fatal Triple Shooting Ruled Self-Defense, Police Do Not Expect To File Charges Wolcott Fatal Triple Shooting Ruled Self-Defense, Police Do Not Expect To File Charges
Wolcott Fatal Triple Shooting Ruled Self-Defense, Police Do Not Expect To File Charges Police say the man who shot and killed a 59-year-old who had killed his estranged wife and their son was acting in self-defense. The Thursday, July 31, announcement marks the end of a saga that began at a Bound Line Road home in Wolcott on March 27, when officers received a 911 call about a shooting.  Officers arrived to find the bodies of Michelle Cote, 55, of Colchester; her estranged husband, David Cote, 59, of Wolcott; and their son, David Cote Jr., 34, also of Colchester. The only survivor was Richard King, a friend of David Jr. He told police that he, David Jr., and Michelle ha…

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