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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2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA 2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct following a fight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in September that ended with the death of a 53-year-old, authorities said.   John Vieira, age 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, of Warwick, were charged on Wednesday, Dec. 20, after months of investigation following the Sept. 17 brawl during a Patriots versus Dolphins game, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. It's unclear what sparked the brawl.  Related: Video Of Brawl At Gillette Stadium Shows Moments Before Man Collapses Dale M…
Lawrence Man Charged In Fatal Worcester State University Shooting: DA Lawrence Man Charged In Fatal Worcester State University Shooting: DA
Lawrence Man Charged In Fatal Worcester State University Shooting: DA A Lawrence man has been charged with the killing of a 19-year-old man at Worcester State University in October, authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 21.  Kevin Rodriguez, 18, was indicted on Wednesday and charged with murder, possession of a loaded firearm not at home or work, and possession of a firearm not at home or work, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  US Marshals and Mass State Police tracked Rodriguez down to New York City, where he was arrested last month.  Kevin Rodriquez Worcester County District Attorney's Office Worcester State Uni…
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Tewksbury Winner Will Collect Checks For Next 20 Years $4M Lottery Jackpot: Tewksbury Winner Will Collect Checks For Next 20 Years
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Tewksbury Winner Will Collect Checks For Next 20 Years A lottery ticket purchased in Tewksbury will pay dividends for 20 years for one winner.  Tosabejo Trust of Tewksbury claimed the $4 million prize from the "777" scratch-off game.  They chose to take the annuity of $200,000 a year (before taxes) for the next 20 years rather than the lump sum payment.  The ticket was sold at Tewksbury Mobil at 1785 Andover St. in Tewksbury. The store will receive $40,000 for the sale.
Voter Fraud: Lawrence Councilor-Elect, Woman Illegally Voted, DA Says Voter Fraud: Lawrence Councilor-Elect, Woman Illegally Voted, DA Says
Voter Fraud: Lawrence Councilor-Elect, Woman Illegally Voted, DA Says A woman who won a seat on the Lawrence City Council has been charged with illegally voting in the November elections along with another woman, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 20.  District A Councilor-Elect Fidelina Santiago and Jennifer Lopez are charged with four counts each of illegal voting or attempt to vote, conspiracy to vote or attempt to vote illegally, unlawful interference with a voter, and obstruction of voting, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  The prosecutor did not go into detail about how they broke voting laws. It's also unclear what this…
Boston Man Admits To Multiple Shootings In Cambridge, Somerville: DA Boston Man Admits To Multiple Shootings In Cambridge, Somerville: DA
Boston Man Admits To Multiple Shootings In Cambridge, Somerville: DA A Boston man who admitted to multiple shootings in Cambridge and Somerville in 2021 and 2022 was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20, to eight and a half years in prison, authorities said. Lennox Pierre-Louis, 22, pleaded guilty to the shootings that began in 2021 in Somerville and two others in Cambridge, the Middlesex District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to two five to six-year terms to be served concurrently. A two-and-a-half-year prison sentence was added for the second Cambridge barrage.  Police arrested Pierre-Louis on June 18, 2022, after he fired several rounds at a m…
Murder-Suicide: Couple ID'd As Bodies Found On Dirt Road In Millis, DA Says Murder-Suicide: Couple ID'd As Bodies Found On Dirt Road In Millis, DA Says
Murder-Suicide: Couple ID'd As Bodies Found On Dirt Road In Millis, DA Says The bodies of a man and woman found by a Millis town employee on a remote dirt road off Route 15 have been identified. Investigators say the cause of death is a domestic murder-suicide.  Tanaia Wilkinson, 25, and Michael Fischella, 32, were found Sunday morning, Dec. 17. Both had been shot near their car in a desolate area away from the road, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said.  An autopsy determined that Fischella killed Wilkinson before turning the gun on himself, the prosecutor said. It's unclear why he did it.  Related: Man, Woman's Body Found In Remote…
Boston Man, 28, Charged With Teen's Killing Near Playground 6 Months Later Boston Man, 28, Charged With Teen's Killing Near Playground 6 Months Later
Boston Man, 28, Charged With Teen's Killing Near Playground 6 Months Later Authorities in Boston say they have put handcuffs on the man responsible for a fatal shooting of a teen at a Roxbury playground over the summer.  Anthony Ramos, 28, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged this week with the killing of 19-year-old Tywon Meeks on July 6 at 5 Leyland Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney. He is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, and carrying a loaded firearm.  Ramos was already in custody after police busted him last week on a firearms charge, the prosecutor added.  Officers arr…
Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Students Resigns From Arlington Catholic High Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Students Resigns From Arlington Catholic High
Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Students Resigns From Arlington Catholic High A teacher in Arlington has stepped down after students came forward last week to allege the educator had inappropriately touched them, school officials said.  Arlington Catholic High School administrators said in a Tuesday, Dec. 19, letter to parents and staff that the students reported the alleged touching to teachers on Thursday.  The teacher, who was not named, was placed on immediate administrative leave and escorted from the building as per the school's policies, and administrators and police began investigations. The legal department of the archdiocese was also informed of t…
NJ Man Conned $1.5M From Boston Buddy To Fund Casino Trips, Fund NY Restaurant: Feds Say NJ Man Conned $1.5M From Boston Buddy To Fund Casino Trips, Fund NY Restaurant: Feds Say
NJ Man Conned $1.5M From Boston Buddy To Fund Casino Trips, Fund NY Restaurant: Feds Say A New Jersey man who admitted to conning a friend out of $1.5 million on a fake investment scheme in Boston to fund his restaurant and casino vacations will serve 18 months in prison, authorities announced.  Edwin Tavarez, 48, of Garfield, N.J., pleaded guilty to wire fraud in May and was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 18, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He must also repay the $1,515,836 million he stole.  Tavarez conned a decades-long friend into "investing" in an industrial property in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, authorities said. Tavarez told his friend they …
Man Admits To 2020 Rape Of Girl, 13, After Breaking Into Her Cambridge Home: DA Man Admits To 2020 Rape Of Girl, 13, After Breaking Into Her Cambridge Home: DA
Man Admits To 2020 Rape Of Girl, 13, After Breaking Into Her Cambridge Home: DA A Cambridge man has confessed to the violent rape of a 13-year-old girl more than 23 years ago, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 13.  Roger W. Reddick, Jr., 41, pleaded guilty to three counts of rape of a child with force and was sentenced to 10 to 12 years in prison, the Middlesex District Attorney announced. He'll serve three years of probation following that.  Related: Bust Made In Decades-Old Child Rape Case Thanks To New DNA Testing: DA Reddick broke into a Cambridge home in the early morning hours of Oct. 18, 2000, pinned the girl to her bed with his hand …
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