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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

Accused Bank Robber Reps His Love Of Patriots During Central Mass Heist; Quickly Busted: Cops Police in Central Massachusetts quickly caught an alleged bank robber thanks in part to his love of the New England Patriots, authorities said. Todd Mitchell, age 46, of Northbridge, faces a single charge of unarmed robbery from the Tuesday morning, April 11, heist of a Santander Bank, Northbridge police said. A customer at the 1234 Providence Road bank called 911 just after 9 a.m. to report a robbery, authorities said. The caller gave police a detailed description of the suspect and told officers where he ran when he left the building. Within minutes, police found M…

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Fatal Wreck: Woman, 64, Hit By Van In Lawrence Dies Week Later, DA Says A 64-year-old who was hit by a van last week in Lawrence has died of her injuries in a Boston hospital, authorities said. Silvana Seabra, 64, of Methuen, 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 succumbed to her injuries on Monday, April 10. A man who was also struck by the van suffered minor injuries and is recovering at home after being treated at Lawrence General Hospital, the prosecutor said. Massachusetts State Police a…

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Grave Clobber: Teen Charged With Drunkenly Crashing Into 19 Headstones In Western Mass, DA Says A 19-year-old Western Massachusetts man accused of drunkenly crashing into more than a dozen gravestones in Northampton said it wasn't him, authorities said. Matthew James Dulude, of Holyoke, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, April 11, to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding, possession of open containers of alcohol, and failure to wear a seatbelt, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Related: Holyoke Driver Smashes 19 Headstones In Northampton Cemetery Northampton police patrolling Bridge Road noticed Dulude and his car just before 1:…

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Boy Hit By Pickup Truck At School Bus Stop In Western Mass: Fire Department A boy in Hampden County was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning, April 11, after a pickup truck crashed into him while he waited at a bus stop in Holyoke, officials said. Holyoke firefighters were called to Lyman Street near Center Street around 7:30 a.m. to reports of a wreck, officials said. The boy was responsive and spoke to responders when they arrived, the Holyoke Fire Department said. They took him to an area hospital to treat his minor injuries. Fire officials did not release the name of the school to protect the child's identity. The truck driver remaine…

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Found: Central Mass Teen Missing 2 Months Located In New York, Police Say A 15-year-old Central Massachusetts boy who went missing two months ago has been found in New York City after an intensive search that tracked him up and down the East Coast, police said. Michael Davis Sr., 54, with no fixed address, was arrested and charged with custodial interference, Northborough police said. Michael Davis Jr. disappeared on Feb. 9 on Main Street in Northborough. Police have put out multiple alerts looking for clues on his whereabouts and asking for the public's help to track him down. Related: Police Worry For Health Of Missing Northborough Teen…

04/10/2023

Police & Fire

Burglar Caught Red-Handed Leaving Scene Of Crime In Central Mass: Police A 41-year-old suspected burglar had a bit of bad luck early Monday morning, April 10, when police happened upon him as he left the Worcester business he'd just broken into, authorities said. Eduardo Duran faces a slew of charges following his arrest, Worcester police said. Officers were called to 427 Park Ave. just after 3:15 a.m. to reports of a business break-in. When they arrived, Duran was walking out of the building holding a pry bar, police said. He threw it away when he saw officers and ran. Duran cut through several backyards to getaway, but police eventually caug…

04/10/2023

Police & Fire

Husband, Business Owner ID'd As Body Of Man Found In Cohasset Over Weekend State police identified the man whose body was found by a neighbor on Saturday morning, April 8, in Cohasset, authorities said Barret Rappold, age 40, was found outside his James Lane home near the intersection with Cushing Road around 6:15 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said on Monday. Related: Dog Walker Stumbles Upon Body In Cohasset Rappold was listed as the owner of Rappold Construction and was a contractor with more than 15 years in the business, he said on the company's website. A person who listed Rappold as his boss called him a "wonderful human being" in …

04/10/2023

Police & Fire

20-Year-Old Worcester Man Arrested In Central Mass Shooting A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with a Sunday morning, April 9, shooting in Worcester that sent one man to the hospital, authorities said. Izaiha Quintal, of Worcester, is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammo with an FID card, shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a building, and misleading a police investigation, Worcester police said on Monday. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter call just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Barclay and Dorchester streets, where they found a m…

04/10/2023

Police & Fire

One Injured In Rollover Wreck In West Springfield That Caused Rush-Hour Delay: Police One person was injured in a crash during Monday morning rush hour, April 10, in West Springfield, authorities said. The wreck happened on Route 20 near Charles Ave. around 8 a.m. Police closed a lane on Route 20 and detoured traffic down Sibley Ave. for about an hour as firefighters and officers cleared the scene, West Springfield police said. Paramedics took one person to the hospital with minor injuries. Officials didn't release any information about the injured person or the cause of the crash.

04/10/2023

News

Cops Called Over 'Boba Fett' Cosplay At Boston MBTA Station With his spaceship apparently in the shop, Boba Fett, the ruthless Mandalorian bounty hunter from the "Star Wars" universe, caught a ride — and the attention of transit police — in Boston on Friday, April 7. Officers were called to the Back Bay MBTA station around 6 p.m. to reports of a man carrying a long rifle, transit police said in a tweet. Thankfully, it was just a well-executed cosplay that included the famed character's signature carbine rifle. 4/7 6PM Multiple TPD units responded to #MBTA Back Bay for report of a person armed w/a long rifle. Officers located a person in charac…

04/08/2023

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