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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

News

Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass Criminals of Springfield, beware! Batman's new Batmobile will strike fear in the hearts of any ne'er-do-well, but how it came to be will soften the heart of even the toughest supervillain. Benjamin Brunson, a second-grader at Rebecca M Johnson School in Springfield, on Thursday, April 13, climbed into the driver's seat of his custom-built accessibility tricycle decked out in all of the best Batman kit a boy could want. The trike was a gift from Bob "the bike man" Charland, an honorary deputy with the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. The Bike Man even called in a few favors from his s…

04/17/2023

News

$1M Lottery Winner: Framingham Mom Will Pay Off Son's Student Loans, Buy Home A Framingham mom who won $1 million in Massachusetts State Lottery already knows how she'll spend the bulk of her windfall. Tipwan Sahasankmontri said she wants to pay off her son's student loans and buy a home with the money. Related: Mother, Son Each Win $100K In Mass Lottery Drawing Sahasankmontri decided to take the lump sum rather than the annuity payments, which means she'll take home $650,000 before taxes, the lottery said. She bought the winning "$5,000,000 100X Cashword" scratch-off ticket at Riverside Gulf at 1530 Concord St. in Framingham. The s…

04/15/2023

Police & Fire

Canton Man Who Swindled $1.1M From Lonely 'Mugus' Gets Over 4 Years In Prison: Feds A 43-year-old man who admitted to preying on vulnerable and lonely people online to swindle $1.1 million from them was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, authorities said. Mark Arome Okuo, of Canton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud and obstruction of justice earlier this year, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Along with his 55 months in prison, Okuo must repay his victims, the judge ruled. Investigators said Okuo took part in romance scams, where he would meet his victims on dating and social media apps, gain their trust, …

04/15/2023

Police & Fire

Man Dies A Day After Being Burned In Methuen House Fire: Fire Marshal A man who was hospitalized Friday night, April 14, after a fire broke out in the bedroom of his Methuen home has died, authorities said. Investigators believe smoking materials sparked the blaze on the third floor of the triple-decker at 97 Phillips St. Officials did not release the man's name. Methuen fire crews were called to the house just before 6 p.m. and saw smoke billowing from the third floor. They found a man inside on the floor and carried him to safety. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died hours later, the state fire marshal said. Firefighte…

04/15/2023

Police & Fire

Brushfire Torches 36 Acres In Central Mass: Firefighters A Worcester County brush fire that began on Friday, April 14, burned throughout the night, but officials say it has been contained thanks to the work of 14 fire departments and more than 45 firefighters. The Sterling Fire Department said the blaze was sparked near Chace Hill and Metropolitan roads on Friday morning. The fire sent up clouds of smoke that could be seen from miles away. The brush fire on Metropolitan Road has been contained to 36 acres. Sterling Fire Department was assisted by 14 mutual aid communities and DCR forestry assets from fire district 6. Crews will be retuning …

04/15/2023

Police & Fire

Prostitution Sting Nabs 7 In Burlington: Police Seven men who believed they were meeting a prostitute they hired online at a Burlington motel got a surprise when only police answered the door, authorities said. The reverse sting was set into motion on Wednesday, April 12, when a female Burlington officer posing as a hooker posted an ad for sexual services on a site known for prostitution. She offered to meet them at a local motel for a fee. Officials didn't release the name of the hotel used for the joint operation with the Department of Homeland Security. Those arrested in the sting were charged with sexual conduct for a fee,…

04/15/2023

Police & Fire

Missing Teen: Western Mass Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Who Left Weeks Ago Springfield police are asking for the public's help to find a 16-year-old girl who ran away from home last month and hasn't been seen since. Anabella Lopez's family hasn't seen her since March 30. They believe she could be in the Bronx, New York, but officers are seeking tips on her whereabouts or any potential sightings. Springfield police ask anyone with information to contact officers at 413-787-6360 or 413-787-6300.

04/14/2023

Police & Fire

Shooting: Central Mass Police Investigating Early Morning Attack Worcester police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries. Police responded to Shotspotter activation in the Southbridge Street area just after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Officers found the 36-year-old man bleeding from a bullet wound in a parking lot at the intersection of Southbridge Street and Lafayette Street, Worcester police said. Police provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and rushed him to an area hospital. His wounds appeared to be non-life-threatening, authorities said, but police said they …

04/14/2023

News

Daboba In Central Mass To Open With Big Promotions This Weekend A new bubble tea restaurant is set to open this weekend in Worcester, and the owners are marking the occasion with several promotions. Daboba Worcester will hold a soft opening Friday, April 14, at its 8 Franklin store, with the grand opening set for Saturday, according to its Facebook page. The store is offering several specials for customers who show up this weekend to support the Worcester location. That includes a buy one, get one free promotion on Saturday for its brown sugar series of drinks. You can also enter a raffle by writing your name on your receipt and submitting it, accord…

04/14/2023

Obituaries

'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring Family and friends of the 64-year-old Methuen woman killed after a van struck her at an intersection in Lawrence earlier this month said she was a "beautiful soul." Silvana Seabra, 64, was hit just before 2:45 p.m. on April 3 at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Erving Avenue, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed her to Boston Medical Center, but she died from her injuries on Monday, April 10. Seabra was a Brazilian native who worked as a substitute teacher for middle and high schools, her niece Viviane Melgaco said. Her passion was helping ch…

04/14/2023

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