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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
Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn
Missing Ansonia Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Warn Ansonia police are asking for the public's help to track down a missing 55-year-old woman.  Blanche Bailey was last heard from Thursday morning, Feb. 27, where she made comments about harming herself, causing police to issue a Silver Alert.  Bailey is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Ansonia police ask anyone with information on Bailey's whereabouts to contact searchers at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411.

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Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run
Tractor-Trailer Chase Through Needham Ends In Crash Off I-95 Ramp; Suspect On Run A dramatic police pursuit involving a tractor-trailer barreling through Needham ended in a crash, but the driver remains on the loose, authorities said.  State Police say the chase began around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, when troopers spotted the truck moving erratically on the University Avenue ramp leading to Interstate 95 North. When the driver refused to stop, authorities escalated the situation, deploying multiple cruisers, the Air Wing, and a K9 unit. The chase took a dangerous turn when the big rig exited the highway at Exit 33, crashing on the Great Plain Avenue off-ramp …

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Police & Fire
CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police
CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police Update: Police on Friday, Feb. 28, reported that Eric LeBlanc admitted to using fentanyl before crashing in Lisbon earlier this week. Click here for more information.  Original: A Connecticut man wanted in connection with a 2024 crash that led to a series of tragic events, including the death of a newborn, was arrested this week after being involved in a second accident, authorities said. Eric Leblanc, 25, of Griswold, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash in Lisbon, Connecticut State Police reported. During the response, troopers learned he had an active warrant. Acco…

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News
12 Students, Staff Taken To Hospital After Falling Ill, Thompson Schools Evacuated 12 Students, Staff Taken To Hospital After Falling Ill, Thompson Schools Evacuated
12 Students, Staff Taken To Hospital After Falling Ill, Thompson Schools Evacuated Multiple students and staffers fell ill on Thursday morning, Feb. 27, at a Windham County school, forcing administrators to evacuate the building and send several to an area hospital for evaluation.  Firefighters were called to the school complex at  785 Riverside Drive in Thompson — made up of Mary Fisher Elementary School, Thompson Middle School, and Tourtellotte Memorial High School — after middle school students and staff members complained of feeling unwell, NBC Connecticut said.  Authorities evacuated the three schools for what was believed to be a carbon monoxide …

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News
Bomb Threat Targets Brookfield State Senator, Claims Mailbox Explosive Bomb Threat Targets Brookfield State Senator, Claims Mailbox Explosive
Bomb Threat Targets Brookfield State Senator, Claims Mailbox Explosive A Connecticut state senator said he and his family are safe after receiving an email claiming someone had placed a pipe bomb in his mailbox. It marks the second bomb threat against a state leader in a week. Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield said he received the emailed threat on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and police quickly searched his home for potential explosive devices. They didn't find anything. Harding, a Republican, said the threat mentioned politics but didn't elaborate in a statement.  "My family and I are thankful for the always diligent and selfless work of the …

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Police & Fire
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips State lawmakers are demanding answers after a University of Connecticut report and state warrant revealed a professor misused school resources to fund several high-cost trips for her and her family Sherry Zane, a professor-in-residence of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, is accused of misappropriating $58,000 over 187 travel days across 19 trips from June 2021 to December 2023, according to police. UConn authorities said Zane provided doctored receipts to justify the expenses. She was placed on leave in November. A joint statement from state Republican Sens. Rob Sampson, Henri Marti…

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Police & Fire
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said. David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…

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Police & Fire
PA Man Guilty Of Beating Woman To Death, Leaving Body In Hazle Township Motel Bathtub: State PA Man Guilty Of Beating Woman To Death, Leaving Body In Hazle Township Motel Bathtub: State
PA Man Guilty Of Beating Woman To Death, Leaving Body In Hazle Township Motel Bathtub: State A Bucks County man has been convicted of murder in the brutal 2021 beating death of 41-year-old Helena Johnson, authorities announced.  Michael Sarmiento, 40, of Quakertown, was found guilty of third-degree murder but mentally ill by Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Vough on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26. The ruling carries the same legal weight as a third-degree murder conviction but allows Sarmiento to receive mental health treatment while incarcerated, state Attorney General Dave Sunday announced. Johnson, a Massachusetts resident, was found dead on June 6, 2021, inside a Hazle Township…

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Obituaries
Milton 5th Grader Dies Unexpectedly: She Was 'A Bright Light In Our Community' Milton 5th Grader Dies Unexpectedly: She Was 'A Bright Light In Our Community'
Milton 5th Grader Dies Unexpectedly: She Was 'A Bright Light In Our Community' The town of Milton is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Bella Pierre-Louis, a fifth grader at Tucker Elementary School, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. She was known for her love of pink, big smile, infectious laugh, and entrepreneurial spirit. Her sudden passing has left an immeasurable void, according to a GoFundMe campaign created for her family. The Milton community has rallied to support them as they navigate this devastating loss. “In this time of unimaginable grief, we’re coming together to support the Joseph family as they navigate a world forever changed by the sudden …

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Police & Fire
Serial Robbery Suspect Arrested After Multi-Month Crime Spree in Manchester: Police Serial Robbery Suspect Arrested After Multi-Month Crime Spree in Manchester: Police
Serial Robbery Suspect Arrested After Multi-Month Crime Spree in Manchester: Police Police say they've arrested a Connecticut man suspected of carrying out a string of robberies that had store employees on edge for months.  Michael Rivera, 42, of Manchester, was arrested at his home after a brief and fruitless foot chase, police said. He faces multiple felony charges for numerous incidents dating back to November 2024. Investigators linked Rivera to four separate crimes, including robbing the Ravi Mart on West Middle Turnpike in Manchester three times and one at Super Convenience Store on Hartford Road. Each time, police say, he entered the stores, demanded …

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