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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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire

Manassas Woman Used Stun Gun, Knife During Fight: Police A 41-year-old woman pushed her way into a couple's Manassas condo during a fight and used a stun gun to attack them and threaten them with a knife, police said. Taheera Johnson, of Manassas, was arrested just after midnight Friday, May 27, when police arrived at a home on Gales Court and found her fighting with another woman in the bathroom, Prince William police said. A man who lives there called police and said Johnson pushed her way inside and started a fight with him and a woman. He said she used a stun gun to shock them before he could wrench it away from her. Joh…

by Josh Lanier

05/27/2022

Police & Fire

DC Man Arrested In Connection With Recent Prince William Homicide Police say they've arrested the person responsible for killing a 52-year-old Triangle man earlier this month in a parking lot. U.S. Marshals arrested Devlon Stephen Crew-Hamilton, 31, on Friday in Washington, D.C. He's accused of killing Miles Hall after the two got into an argument that ended when Crew-Hamilton shot Hall in the chest and drove off, Prince William County police said in a news release. Police were called to the 3600 block of Tavern Way on May 15 just after 9 p.m. where they found Hall bleeding out on the pavement. Officers gave him first aid, but t…

by Josh Lanier

05/27/2022

Police & Fire

Would-Be Thieves Leave Stolen TV, Their Cell Phone At Stafford Crime Scene: Police These thieves' eyes were bigger than their trunk. The ordeal began Thursday night just before 8 p.m. at a Walmart in Stafford. Two men stole a 65-inch television but ran into trouble when the oversized television wouldn't fit into their car, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. As they struggled to get it in their Honda CRV, several people confronted them in the parking lot. So, they decided to ditch the TV and drive off, authorities said. But that wasn't the only thing they left behind. The Sheriff's Office said one of the men dropped his phone before speeding off. Deputi…

by Josh Lanier

05/27/2022

Police & Fire

Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police Thieves in Arlington skipped the safe-cracking tricks robbers in movies use. They just stole it. A business in the 1400 block of S. Fern Street told Arlington County police that robbers smashed in the store's glass door around 1 a.m. and stole several cash register tills and a safe, a police report said. Police did not name the business in the report or how much was taken. Police said two people were involved in the break-in. Anyone with any information should contact the Arlington County Police Department at (703) 558-2222. You can leave an anonymous tip by ca…

by Josh Lanier

05/27/2022

Police & Fire

Fleeing Driver Crashes Into State Troopers in Prince William County: Police Authorities said that a man fleeing arrest crashed into multiple state trooper cruisers Friday, May 26, during a several-mile-long chase. The pursuit began in Warren County when a car refused to stop for police just before 8 a.m. Though, it's unclear why police wanted to pull him over. That kicked off a chase that stretched dozens of miles and ended along Interstate 66 at mile marker 47 in Prince William County, said Corinne Geller, spokesperson for the Virginia State Police. The driver, whose name was not released, crashed into three state trooper cruisers during the chase. No i…

by Josh Lanier

05/27/2022

Police & Fire

Key 'Pizza' Evidence Lands Bicycle Thief In Stafford County Jail: Police A man was locked up in the Rappahannock Regional Jail thanks in part to his shirt that contained key "pizza" evidence, police said. A couple driving through the Woodlawn neighborhood in Stafford on Saturday, May 21, saw a man pushing a bike that looked familiar. In fact, it looked like the bike someone had stolen out of their garage days before, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. The man told them that it was an honest mistake. A friend had given him the bike, and he had no idea about it being stolen. But when the couple called 911 to clear up any confusion, th…

by Josh Lanier

05/27/2022

News

Murder Suicide: Details Emerge In Ashburn Parents' Deaths The deaths of two parents found dead at an Ashburn home have been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities announced. John Sharmoukh, 45, and Mariam A. Farouk Kamal, 31, were found dead at their home on Old Line Terrace just before 9:30 on Tuesday, May 24, authorities in Loudoun County said. Though, investigators have not said who was the aggressor in the slayings. Reports say detectives found the body of Sharmoukh on the the front lawn of the house. He apparently jumped from a third story window while on fire, Fox 5 reported. A neighbor rushed over with a fire extinguisher …

by Josh Lanier

05/26/2022

Schools

Student Stabbed During Fight At Woodbridge High School: Police A 15-year-old student brought a knife to a Woodbridge high school earlier this week and was stabbed during a fight in the bathroom, police said. Prince William County police said students were arguing just after the start of classes on Wednesday, May 25, in one of the bathrooms at Woodbridge Senior High School. The shouting match became physical and a 15-year-old pulled out a knife and threatened a classmate, which started a brawl for control of the weapon. The boy who brought the knife ended up being stabbed in the melee before they broke up the fight and returned to class…

by Josh Lanier

05/26/2022

Police & Fire

Stafford Police Find Gun, Drugs During Arrest of Wanted Man A wanted Spotsylvania man had drugs and a gun on him when police arrested him earlier this week, authorities said. Johnny Jones, 36, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, after he encountered Stafford County officers just after midnight in the parking lot of a motel on Warrenton Road, police said. He had an outstanding warrant from Spotsylvania County. As police searched his car they found a handgun and what they believe was Molly, a form of ecstasy or MDMA, Stafford County Police said. Jones is being held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Officials charg…

by Josh Lanier

05/26/2022

News

Virginia Has First Confirmed Case Of Monkey Pox The spread of the monkey pox continues to grow in the United States with cases reported in several states. Now, Virginia joins that list after state health officials announced on Thursday, May 26, that a woman has tested positive. Virginia health officials said in a press release the woman recently traveled to an African country where the disease is present. Though, they added, she was not infectious during her travels and has quarantined since returning home. They are not releasing any more information to protect her privacy. “Monkeypox is a very rare disease in the United Stat…

by Josh Lanier

05/26/2022

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