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Josh Lanier

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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
55-Year-Old Turners Falls Man Guilty Of Child Rape Gets Up To 14 Years In Prison: DA 55-Year-Old Turners Falls Man Guilty Of Child Rape Gets Up To 14 Years In Prison: DA
55-Year-Old Turners Falls Man Guilty Of Child Rape Gets Up To 14 Years In Prison: DA Jeffrey Fleury of Turners Falls, who was found guilty of raping a child for years, will spend at least 12 years in prison, authorities said.  A judge ruled this week that Fleury will serve between 12 to 14 years behind bars after the jury returned its guilty verdict last month, Franklin County court records show. Though, that was much less than what the prosecutor had requested. According to the Greenfield Recorder, the district attorney's office asked for a sentence of 18 to 24 years.  Testimony during the trial revealed Fleury allegedly abused the girl for two years wh…

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Police & Fire
Brookfield Felon Accused Of Making, Selling Ghost Gun Faces 10 Years In Prison: Feds Brookfield Felon Accused Of Making, Selling Ghost Gun Faces 10 Years In Prison: Feds
Brookfield Felon Accused Of Making, Selling Ghost Gun Faces 10 Years In Prison: Feds A grand jury in Worcester indicted a 31-year-old Brookfield man with a criminal record on a series of firearms charges that could send him back to jail for ten years.  Mickie Simmons faces charges of conspiracy to deal firearms without a license, dealing firearms without a license, and two counts of being a felon in possession of ammunition, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Simmons was convicted of breaking and entering and theft in 2014, which bars him from owning firearms and ammunition, authorities said.   However, federal agents said that in March and M…

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Business
Popular Worcester Restaurant To Close; Second Canal District Eatery To End This Week Popular Worcester Restaurant To Close; Second Canal District Eatery To End This Week
Popular Worcester Restaurant To Close; Second Canal District Eatery To End This Week Maddi's Cookery and Taphouse, a staple in Worcester's Canal District, announced on Facebook this week that it would close its doors for good after this weekend.  Maddi's owner Adam Hicks posted that it was because of  "circumstances beyond our control, we will be ceasing operations as of next weekend. It’s been a great 4+ years and we can thank our guests and staff enough." The restaurant will open for a final time on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddi’s Cookery And TapHouse (@maddis_cookery)…

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Police & Fire
Waltham Teen With Stolen Pistol Arrested Running Away From Gunfire: Police Waltham Teen With Stolen Pistol Arrested Running Away From Gunfire: Police
Waltham Teen With Stolen Pistol Arrested Running Away From Gunfire: Police Police arrested an 18-year-old running with a stolen handgun as he ran away from an area in Boston where shots were fired moments before, authorities said.  Timothy Taylor of Waltham was arrested near 925 Parker Street in Jamaica Plain, where several neighbors had called about the gunshots, Boston police said.  Officers nearby stopped Taylor as he ran away from the scene and found a loaded .357 magnum revolver shoved into the waistband of his pants, police said. Investigators later learned the gun was stolen, authorities said.  Authorities charged Taylor with unlawful posses…

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Police & Fire
Routine Traffic Stop In Boston Nets Officers Illegal Gun, Ammo: Police Routine Traffic Stop In Boston Nets Officers Illegal Gun, Ammo: Police
Routine Traffic Stop In Boston Nets Officers Illegal Gun, Ammo: Police A routine traffic stop for an illegal right turn on a red light landed one Boston man in prison with several illegal weapons and ammunition charges, authorities said.  Michael Espejo, 24, of Charlestown, faces charges of possession of a large-capacity firearm, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, and possession of large capacity feeding device, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Espejo was driving his car around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, with several friends when police…

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Police & Fire
$50K Bond For Man In Boston Busted On Child Porn Charges: DA $50K Bond For Man In Boston Busted On Child Porn Charges: DA
$50K Bond For Man In Boston Busted On Child Porn Charges: DA A judge ordered a Boston man held on a $50,000 bond on Thursday, Nov. 10, after charging him with two counts of child pornography, authorities said.  Anthonie Hollaar, 35, faces one charge of distributing material of a child in a sexual act and possession of child porn, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Police arrested Hollaar on Wednesday following an investigation by the Boston Police Crimes Against Children Unit and several federal agencies. The months-long probe tracked numerous download's to Hollaar's computer that featured children and adults engaging in s…

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Police & Fire
Boston Man Fired Gun Repeatedly During Daylight Armed Robbery: Police Boston Man Fired Gun Repeatedly During Daylight Armed Robbery: Police
Boston Man Fired Gun Repeatedly During Daylight Armed Robbery: Police Police arrested a Boston after they said he fired multiple shots during an armed robbery during broad daylight on Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Sylvester Coburn, 36, of Dorchester, faces armed robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, armed with intent to rob, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, Boston police said.  Investigators said Coburn approached a couple around 10 a.m. near 4374 Washington Street and demanded cash and jewelry. Surveillance video shows the victim and Coburn fighting over the gun when two rounds were fired. Luckily, no one was injured, police said.&nbs…

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Business
New Bar 'Where Dogs Bring Their Humans' Will Open Soon In Everett New Bar 'Where Dogs Bring Their Humans' Will Open Soon In Everett
New Bar 'Where Dogs Bring Their Humans' Will Open Soon In Everett Try to control your tails over the news that a new dog bar is about to open in Everett, according to Hidden Boston.  Park-9 Dog Bar will feature a 5,000-square-foot indoor dog area and a full-service bar with plenty of places inside and out for your four-legged best friend to play. Park-9 will be located at 24 Elm Way in Everett.  Park-9 Dog Bar has not released an official opening date, but the bar's Instagram says the owners hope for an early 2023 launch.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Park-9 Dog Bar (@park9dogbar)

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Police & Fire
Lynn Ex-Postman Who Admitted Stealing iPads, Cash From Mail Avoids Jailtime: Feds Lynn Ex-Postman Who Admitted Stealing iPads, Cash From Mail Avoids Jailtime: Feds
Lynn Ex-Postman Who Admitted Stealing iPads, Cash From Mail Avoids Jailtime: Feds A 32-year-old former post office employee who admitted to stealing mail must pay restitution to his victims, but he won't serve jail time, federal authorities said.  Juan Murillo, who admitted to taking two iPads bound for a Harvard University dorm and cash from an envelope he was delivering, was sentenced to a year of probation and $2,400 restitution, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Murillo pleaded guilty in April and could have faced as much as five years in prison and a fine ranging up to $25,000.  Murillo isn't the only area postal employee accused of stealing m…

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Obituaries
Matriarch Of Iconic Saugus Restaurant Kowloon Restaurant Dies At 95: Report Matriarch Of Iconic Saugus Restaurant Kowloon Restaurant Dies At 95: Report
Matriarch Of Iconic Saugus Restaurant Kowloon Restaurant Dies At 95: Report The woman who helped make Kowloon Restaurant into one of the most iconic and beloved restaurants in Saugus has died, a news report announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Madeline and her husband, William Wong, opened the restaurant on Route 1 in 1959 and grew it into a landmark establishment over the next six decades, WCVB reported. William died in 2011 at 88 years old.  Madeline Wong, a trailblazer, icon, grandmother and great grandmother -- and matriarch of Kowloon restaurant -- has passed away at the age of 95. Our hearts go out to her family. https://t.co/uwyTWqhk0A pic.twitter.com/cxIZ2…

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