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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
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van A man was fatally struck on I-95 early Sunday morning, May 18, after stepping out of his disabled vehicle, police said. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver responsible. Cristhian Eduardo Carvajal Saldana, 31, of White Plains, New York, was checking on his vehicle about a half-mile from Exit 3 around 4:30 a.m. when he was hit, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were already en route to assist with the stalled car when they received word that the driver had been struck. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Saldana was pronounced dead a…

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Sports
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…

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Police & Fire
10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ 10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’
10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ Police in Louisiana believe a dramatic prison break that allowed 10 inmates to dash to freedom was the result of an inside job, according to investigators. The inmates escaped from the New Orleans jail early Friday morning, May 16, but jail authorities did not notice they were missing until several hours later. As of Saturday afternoon, Louisiana authorities had tracked down three of the escapees. One was found hiding in the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination in New Orleans, according to the Washington Post. Louisiana State Police guide a hooded Kendall Myles to a chopper…

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Business
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming Two days after America’s largest retailer, Walmart, said it would raise prices to cover the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the president responded with a three-word retort: “Eat the tariffs.” In an earnings call on Thursday, May 15, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told investors that the company would likely need to increase prices on groceries and general merchandise, despite a 2.5 percent increase in first-quarter earnings for 2025. “We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible,” he said, according to MarketWatch. “But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the redu…

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Police & Fire
Woman’s Road Rage Caught On Dash Cam: Chased Driver, Threw Objects, Dodged Police In Tolland Woman’s Road Rage Caught On Dash Cam: Chased Driver, Threw Objects, Dodged Police In Tolland
Woman’s Road Rage Caught On Dash Cam: Chased Driver, Threw Objects, Dodged Police In Tolland A Bristol woman was arrested after a road rage incident in which police say she threw objects from her car at another driver and hid from troopers who were chasing her. Amanda Kennedy, 46, was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and multiple traffic infractions related to the alleged chase in Tolland, according to Connecticut State Police. A woman driving to her class at the University of Connecticut on March 28 called police just before noon to report that a driver had thrown items out of her car at her and chased her at a high rate of speed along several roads in Tolland…

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Obituaries
Community Remembers CT Mom Killed In Groton Crash: 'She Lit Up The Room With Her Laugh' Community Remembers CT Mom Killed In Groton Crash: 'She Lit Up The Room With Her Laugh'
Community Remembers CT Mom Killed In Groton Crash: 'She Lit Up The Room With Her Laugh' A 45-year-old Connecticut woman who died after her car struck a utility pole earlier this month is being remembered for her sense of humor, compassion, and kindness to loved ones and strangers alike. Vanessa Pettengill, 45, of Norwich, was killed Tuesday, May 7, after her SUV went off the road on Fort Hill Road in Groton, between Depot Road and South Road, authorities said. Paramedics rushed her to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead, according to Groton police. The Danbury High School graduate leaves behind two children and a large extended family whom she cared…

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Police & Fire
Beaten, Chased, Busted: Woman Who Begged For Help From Waterbury Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say Beaten, Chased, Busted: Woman Who Begged For Help From Waterbury Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say
Beaten, Chased, Busted: Woman Who Begged For Help From Waterbury Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say A 38-year-old Waterbury woman who flagged down a city bus driver for help after allegedly being attacked and chased by four men was later arrested on an unrelated warrant, authorities said. Caitlin Ramos, of Waterbury, was taken into custody after being treated at a local hospital, police said. She was arrested on an outstanding theft warrant related to a February incident at Stop & Shop on Wolcott Street. Ramos was charged with larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny. Original: 4 Men Arrested After Police Say They Beat, Chased Woman In Waterbury Authorities did not disclose what wa…

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Real Estate
Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey
Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey Massachusetts may not be the first place that comes to mind for affordable living, but a new national survey highlights three cities that combine low costs with the amenities homeowners crave. Westfield, Gardner, and Fitchburg were named the best options for homebuyers in the Bay State, according to a new report by Advance America. The list, compiled after surveying more than 3,000 real estate professionals, focused on U.S. cities where residents can find affordable homes, a reasonable cost of living, and a high quality of life. While cities in Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas dominated th…

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Police & Fire
Randolph Man’s ‘Shocking' Attack Caused Pregnant Woman To Lose Child: DA Randolph Man’s ‘Shocking' Attack Caused Pregnant Woman To Lose Child: DA
Randolph Man’s ‘Shocking' Attack Caused Pregnant Woman To Lose Child: DA A Massachusetts man is behind bars after prosecutors say he violently attacked a pregnant woman on a street, kicking her so violently that it left her unable to carry her child to full term. Dana Young, 33, of Randolph, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery on a pregnant victim, and assault in violation of a restraining order, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.  Young is accused of knocking the 23-year-old woman to the ground and kicking her in the stomach repeatedly. Suffolk District Attorney Kevin …

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Schools
Double Trouble At Trumbull High: Firefighters Tackle Major Leak, Minor Fire Hours Apart Double Trouble At Trumbull High: Firefighters Tackle Major Leak, Minor Fire Hours Apart
Double Trouble At Trumbull High: Firefighters Tackle Major Leak, Minor Fire Hours Apart Firefighters were called to Trumbull High School twice in less than six hours after two unrelated incidents sent emergency crews scrambling Thursday night and early Friday morning. The first call came at 8:24 p.m., Thursday, May 15, when Trumbull firefighters responded to a 100-gallon glycol spill from a broken pipe that flooded the school, authorities said.  Firefighters worked to contain the spill and reduce any danger. Building maintenance quickly shut down the HVAC system to stop the chemical from spreading through the air. Once the area was deemed safe, the scene was turned over …

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