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Josh Lanier

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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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Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA
Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA A Springfield man could spend more than two decades behind bars for the 2021 armed robbery of a convenience store, authorities said.  Warner Donaldson, 50, was sentenced to 17 to 23 years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced. A jury convicted him on Friday of armed robbery while masked, assault with a dangerous weapon, and theft under $1200.  Donaldson was accused of the Feb. 28, 2021, robbery of a convenience store in the 500 block of Boston Road, the prosecutor said.  Donaldson entered the store just after 8:45 p.…

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Ex-Foxborough Special Ed Teacher Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison On Child Porn Charge Ex-Foxborough Special Ed Teacher Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison On Child Porn Charge
Ex-Foxborough Special Ed Teacher Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison On Child Porn Charge A former Foxborough High School teacher was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to trading child sexual abuse material, federal authorities said.  Thomas Davis, 43, of Mansfield, was arrested in August 2021 after police raided his home and found sexual images of children as young as 12 years old, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Davis pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and receiving child pornography over the internet in February 2023.  Davis served as a special education teacher for three years at Foxborough High until FBI a…

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Mass Sex Offender Admits To Having 5,000 Child Porn Files, Mutilated Dolls: Feds Mass Sex Offender Admits To Having 5,000 Child Porn Files, Mutilated Dolls: Feds
Mass Sex Offender Admits To Having 5,000 Child Porn Files, Mutilated Dolls: Feds A Billerica registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to possessing more than 5,000 of child sexual abuse material that featured children as young as infants being abused, federal authorities said.  Eric Robert Johnson, 50, a lifetime Level 2 sex offender, admitted to one count of child porn possession Monday, Jan. 29, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison when he's sentenced in May.  Johnson was arrested in February 2022 after police searched his home and found 25 electronic devices, including laptops, hard drives, and other electronic …

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$1M Lottery Jackpots Hit 30 Minutes Apart On Opposite Sides Of Massachusetts $1M Lottery Jackpots Hit 30 Minutes Apart On Opposite Sides Of Massachusetts
$1M Lottery Jackpots Hit 30 Minutes Apart On Opposite Sides Of Massachusetts Two men won $1 million lottery jackpots on Friday, Jan. 26, less than half an hour apart playing the same game.  Lawrence Troy, of Mansfield, and Jonathan Seward, of Sheffield, both won the seven-figure prizes playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” $20 scratch-off game. Seward was the first to claim his prize, and Troy followed with his winning ticket 25 minutes later.  Related: He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's His Advice Seward said he was enjoying a glass of wine in front of his fireplace after paying some bills when he scratched his winning ticket. He is …

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'We Should Kill You All': Mass Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say 'We Should Kill You All': Mass Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say
'We Should Kill You All': Mass Man Threatened To Kill Jews, Bomb Synagogues, Feds Say Police arrested a 59-year-old Norfolk County man after investigators say he left voicemails threatening to kill Jewish people and blow up their places of worship.  John Reardon, of Millis, is charged with one count of using a facility of interstate commerce to threaten a person or place with harm via an explosive, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Monday. Reardon was arrested last week.  Investigators say Reardon called Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro, Thursday morning, Jan. 25, and left a voicemail threatening horrific violence over the …

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Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner A 3-year-old golden retriever mix — emaciated and in dire need of help — was found wandering the streets in Brookline last week. Now, animal welfare authorities are looking for who allowed the dog to become so ill.  Rescuers found the dog, who they are calling Brooke, near the intersection of Newton and Clyde streets in Brookline on Wednesday, Jan. 24, MSPCA officials said Monday. The rescue came "not a second too soon" as Brooke was near death from starvation.  “This dog was in bad shape when she came to us,” said Mike Keiley, vice president of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Prot…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire $1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire An Everett woman has won the fourth and final $1 million prize for the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Hit $500" game.  Cecile Caruso hoped she would win the $500 option, but it was a golden ticket worth $1 million.  Caruso chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  She bought the winning ticket at Kipo’s Market & Deli at 42 Bradford St. in Everett. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game Newly Minted Millionaire: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game
Newly Minted Millionaire: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game A curious mind helped a Leominster woman land a $1 million lottery jackpot recently.  Cindy Soto said she likes to play new lottery games when they come out. That's why she bought the $5 "Gold Mine 50X" scratch-off ticket that scored her that massive payday.  Related: He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize Soto chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She plans to buy a home with her winnings.  Soto bought her ticket at Russell’s Package Store, 24 Columbia St. in Leomins…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Pittsfield Trust Says 'Snow' Me The Money $1M Lottery Jackpot: Pittsfield Trust Says 'Snow' Me The Money
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Pittsfield Trust Says 'Snow' Me The Money A trust in Pittsfield recently collected a $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the money playing the “$1,000,000 Snow Much Money” $5 scratch-off lottery game.  Related: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game The Green Acres Nominee Trust of Pittsfield chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  Benjamin Smith, a representative of the trust, collected the check for the winner. Using a trust allows the winner to remain anonymous.  The winning ticket was sold at Green Acres Package &a…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall $1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall A Lowell man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he already has big plans for the money.  Thomas Prepelka won the seven-figure prize playing the  “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot” $10 scratch-off game.  Related: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game Prepelka chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to pay off his mortgage with the cash.  Prepelka bought the winning ticket at Dracut Convenience at 26 Pleasant St. in Dracut. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for …

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