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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
'Unconscionable': Wilbur Cross High School Student Detained By ICE; Officials Organizing Help 'Unconscionable': Wilbur Cross High School Student Detained By ICE; Officials Organizing Help
'Unconscionable': Wilbur Cross High School Student Detained By ICE; Officials Organizing Help A Connecticut high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), authorities confirmed. Esdras R., an 18-year-old immigrant from Central America and a rising junior at Wilbur Cross High School, was arrested on July 21 at his workplace. He is currently being held at a detention center in Massachusetts, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Superintendent Madeline Negrón said. They called his detention "unconscionable" and described him as a "hard-working student and a fine young man," in a joint press release. “The city and the school district are working …

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News
Is Trump’s Golf Game Really On Par? New Videos Raise Allegations Of Cheating Is Trump’s Golf Game Really On Par? New Videos Raise Allegations Of Cheating
Is Trump’s Golf Game Really On Par? New Videos Raise Allegations Of Cheating President Donald Trump's trip to Scotland over the weekend took a dogleg turn after videos seemed to confirm something he's long been accused of: cheating at golf. That's what many are saying after watching clips taken from Trump's recent round at his beloved course Trump Turnberry. However, his supporters say people are making a beach out of a sand trap. The first and most widely viewed video appears to show one of Trump's caddies casually dropping a ball onto the short grass just as the president pulls up in a golf cart. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has sparred with Trump for years, …

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Police & Fire
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For Plainville Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For Plainville Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For Plainville Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released its findings regarding the death of a Connecticut firefighter who died while battling a house fire over the weekend. Plainville Firefighter Raymond "Ray" Moreau, 60, died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck, body, and extremities, according to the autopsy report released Monday, July 28. Moreau was fatally injured when a piece of equipment fell from a firefighting apparatus and struck him as crews fought a blaze at 45 Maria Road in Plainville on Sunday morning. A 35-year veteran of the Plainville Fire Department and a U.S. Marine,…

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Police & Fire
Violent Armed Robbery At Wethersfield Motel Leaves Clerk Injured; Police Seek Public's Help Violent Armed Robbery At Wethersfield Motel Leaves Clerk Injured; Police Seek Public's Help
Violent Armed Robbery At Wethersfield Motel Leaves Clerk Injured; Police Seek Public's Help A violent weekend robbery at a Connecticut Motel 6 left a clerk injured and shaken. Authorities are urgently seeking the public's help in identifying two armed men involved in the crime. Police were called to the 1341 Silas Deane Highway motel in Wethersfield around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.  The clerk told police that two masked men burst into the motel with a gun, leaped over the counter, assaulted them, and robbed them at gunpoint of their phone, watch, and cash, before running away, Wethersfield police relayed.  They assaulted the clerk during the robbery, but the victim…

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Obituaries
Remembering Raymond Moreau: Plainville Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet Remembering Raymond Moreau: Plainville Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet
Remembering Raymond Moreau: Plainville Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet Connecticut honors those who die in its service. That's the sentiment state and local leaders hope the community takes away following the death of Raymond "Ray" Moreau, a Plainville firefighter who died while battling a fire on Sunday, July 27. Plainville will host a memorial ceremony for Moreau at Plainville High School's Tinty Stadium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The public is invited. Posted by Plainville Fire Company on Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in recognition of the sacrifice Lamont made to the state. “…

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Obituaries
Tom Lehrer, Legendary Satirical Songwriter And Mathematician, Dies At 97 Tom Lehrer, Legendary Satirical Songwriter And Mathematician, Dies At 97
Tom Lehrer, Legendary Satirical Songwriter And Mathematician, Dies At 97 Tom Lehrer, the legendary musical satirist, mathematician, and former soldier, died over the weekend at the age of 97 at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lehrer gained notoriety for his sharp wit and dark sensibilities in songs such as “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Vatican Rag,” and “The Old Dope Peddler.” His music was constructed much like a math equation, turning logic in on itself to unveil a larger world.  While he is best known for songs that satirized politicians, public figures, social institutions, and the Cold War, his music career was remarkably short-lived. He …

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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV In Thompson; Police Investigating Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV In Thompson; Police Investigating
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV In Thompson; Police Investigating Connecticut State Police are investigating a weekend crash that left a 57-year-old motorcyclist dead and sent another person to the hospital.  Robert White, of North Grosvenordale, was killed in a crash in Thompson on Saturday, July 26, at around 7:35 p.m., State Police said.  White was driving north on Fabyan Road and collided with an oncoming SUV near the intersection with Brickyard Road. The driver, a 44-year-old Canterbury woman, was taken to an area hospital for treatment after the crash, police said. Her passenger was not injured.  Authorities ask anyone…

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Police & Fire
Long Islander Who Filmed Viral Confrontation With Armed Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Long Islander Who Filmed Viral Confrontation With Armed Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Felony
Long Islander Who Filmed Viral Confrontation With Armed Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Felony A YouTuber who gained national attention in a now-viral video after confronting a Connecticut State Trooper outside the officer’s home earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to one felony and two misdemeanor charges. SeanPaul Reyes, 34, of Gorham, New York, confronted Trooper Sgt. Brian Fahey outside Fahey’s Groton home on July 11. Video of the altercation shows an armed Fahey spitting in Reyes’ face as the two shouted expletives at each other. Tahiem Glover, 20, of Selden, New York, Reyes’ cameraman, was also arrested and charged.  Reyes called the charges of voyeurism, trespassin…

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Police & Fire
Manchester Man Exposed Himself To 2 Women Hours Apart: Police Manchester Man Exposed Himself To 2 Women Hours Apart: Police
Manchester Man Exposed Himself To 2 Women Hours Apart: Police Police have arrested a Connecticut man accused of exposing himself to two women just hours apart on Friday. Nickholas Dizon, 26, of Manchester, was arrested and charged with two counts of breach of peace, two counts of public indecency, stalking, and interfering with police, authorities said. A woman called Manchester police around 9:30 a.m. to report a man had exposed himself to her at Center Springs Park, made inappropriate comments, and followed her onto Main Street, authorities said. She ran into a nearby business to get help, but Dizon ran away before officers arrived. Later that day,…

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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 26, Ejected In Serious Crash With Box Truck On I-95 In Groton Motorcyclist, 26, Ejected In Serious Crash With Box Truck On I-95 In Groton
Motorcyclist, 26, Ejected In Serious Crash With Box Truck On I-95 In Groton A 26-year-old Connecticut man was seriously injured Monday after his motorcycle crashed into a box truck on northbound Interstate 95 near Exit 90 in Groton, and police are seeking witnesses. The Quaker Hill motorcyclist struck the rear of the truck and was ejected from his bike, according to Connecticut State Police. Paramedics transported him to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital with serious injuries, police said. The truck’s two occupants were not injured. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski at …

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