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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

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…

by Josh Lanier

08/01/2025

News

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…

by Josh Lanier

08/01/2025

Police & Fire

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…

by Josh Lanier

08/01/2025

Police & Fire

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…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

News

Justin Timberlake Ripped For Bizarre Performances: Lyme Disease Diagnosis Could Explain Why Justin Timberlake has revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. In an Instagram post on Thursday, July 31, the 44-year-old pop star said he wanted to “shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.” The announcement came just one day after Timberlake wrapped his 16-month “Forget Tomorrow World Tour,” which had recently sparked criticism. Fans had complained about his lack of energy on stage, with viral videos showing him standing rigidly or putting down the mic to encourage the audience to sing. It was a stark contrast to the normally animated performer. O…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Intoxicated Driver Charged In Deadly Norwalk Hit-Run That Killed Moped Rider: Police A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after police say he was under the influence when he crashed into and killed 38-year-old Jose Olavarria before driving away without calling police, authorities said. Chrishod Johnson, 33, of Norwalk, was arrested on Tuesday, July 29, and accused of the April 13 hit-and-run crash with Olavarria's moped at the West Avenue and Reed Street intersection in Norwalk, police announced. Original Report: Moped Rider Killed In Norwalk Hit-And-Run Crash Norwalk police received multiple 911 calls just before 4 a.m. to report seeing a…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Woman Accused Of Child Abuse After Officers Find 'Welts' On 6-Year-Old's Back: Cops A Connecticut woman is accused of abusing a 6-year-old after teachers noticed visible "welts" on the child's back, authorities said. Vilma Martinez, 35, of Norwalk, turned herself in on Wednesday, July 30, and police charged her with risk of injury to a child and assault in the third degree, authorities said. Administrators at a school in Norwalk contacted the Department of Children and Families after they noticed several welts on the child's back. Social workers contacted police. Norwalk police did not say what school the child attended, what could have caused their injuries, or Ma…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Stealing Check Meant For Contractor Building Wilton Police HQ A New York man has been arrested and charged with stealing a check intended for a construction company building a new police headquarters in Connecticut. Davis Segui, 62, of the Bronx, faces charges of first-degree larceny and identity theft. He is being held on a $1 million bond, Wilton police said. The case began when Wilton town officials mailed a check to A. Secondino & Son Inc., the contractor on the police headquarters project. But the Branford company never received the payment, even though bank records showed it had been deposited into what appeared to be a legitimate acco…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Lands $10M Lottery Jackpot After Skipping Out On Work An Attleboro man made a split-second decision that turned him into a $10 million lottery winner. David Badejo Jr., a forklift trainer, was offered an overtime shift on Monday but decided to turn it down. He stopped by his favorite store instead and won the grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket. “I’m glad I didn’t take OT today!” Badejo told lottery officials when collecting his check. He said he almost passed out when he saw how much he'd won. Badejo chose the lump-sum cash option, collecting a one-time payment of $6.5 million, bef…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

Police & Fire

Meriden Man Guilty In Fatal Birthday Party Shooting; Faces More Charges In Separate Incident A jury has found a Connecticut man guilty in the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Jyineez Cruz after a birthday party turned violent outside a downtown recording studio, prosecutors said. Brandon Ramos, 23, of Meriden, was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree with a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit on Tuesday, July 29, according to state prosecutors. The charges stem from the early morning of Aug. 22, 2021, when an argument between Ramos and Cruz ended in gunfire in a Meriden parking lot. According to testimony and evidence presented in court, Ramos was hosting a birthd…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

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