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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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Lufthansa Flight Forced To Make Emergency Landing At Logan Airport: Report Lufthansa Flight Forced To Make Emergency Landing At Logan Airport: Report
Lufthansa Flight Forced To Make Emergency Landing At Logan Airport: Report A flight out of Newark, NJ, made an emergency landing at Logan Airport on Monday night after the pilot saw smoke in the cockpit, a news report said.  NBC Boston reported that Lufthansa Flight 403 landed just before 10:30 p.m. after the pilot declared an emergency. The plane diverted to Boston after a "technical irregularity" caused smoke in the plane, the report said.  There were no injuries reported from the 326 people aboard the Boeing 747, NBC reported.  Passengers told the news station that the plane descended rapidly after the pilot announced the emergency landing,…

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Police & Fire
Car Takes A Dip After Leaving Ramp Off Route 128 In Lexington: Firefighters Car Takes A Dip After Leaving Ramp Off Route 128 In Lexington: Firefighters
Car Takes A Dip After Leaving Ramp Off Route 128 In Lexington: Firefighters A car crashed into a small pool of water after it careened off an on-ramp for Route 2 in Lexington on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23., authorities tweeted.  Lexington firefighters shared a photo of what appears to be an Abarth car that crashed just off of Route 128 just after 1:30 p.m.  Engine 4 is out with a vehicle off the road on 128 North at the off-ramp to Route 2. No injuries were reported. @TownOfLexMA @THE_PFFM @NBC10Boston @boston25 @WBZTraffic @NECN pic.twitter.com/nY2RRlSdAV — Lexington FF's L1491 (@LexFire_L1491) August 23, 2022 No one was injured in the crash, officials report…

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Police Nab Man Accused Of Raping Woman At Boston MBTA Station Police Nab Man Accused Of Raping Woman At Boston MBTA Station
Police Nab Man Accused Of Raping Woman At Boston MBTA Station Authorities arrested a man they say raped a woman at a Boston MBTA station after nearly a month of searching.   Steven Wade Coffey was arrested on Monday, Aug. 22, Transit Police tweeted. Authorities released a photo of him earlier this month to ask for the public's help in finding him.  UPDATE *** In custody. Coffey was arrested by virtue of the warrant on 08/22/2022. TY #MBTA pic.twitter.com/rXCcRYTnFf — MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) August 23, 2022 A surveillance camera captured Coffey walking through the Tuft's Medical Station on Washington Street around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 4 …

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Trooper Dives To Safety As Fleeing Woman Barrels Through Barricade: Police Trooper Dives To Safety As Fleeing Woman Barrels Through Barricade: Police
Trooper Dives To Safety As Fleeing Woman Barrels Through Barricade: Police A Massachusetts State Trooper was nearly run over on Monday, Aug. 22, after a fleeing woman drove through a police barricade on I-93 in Norfolk County, authorities said.  The incident began around 4:30 p.m. when troopers received a 911 call about a car driving erratically in the northbound lanes in Milton and hitting other vehicles, State Police said in a Facebook post. Troopers created a barricade ahead in to stop her, but instead of stopping, the woman sped up and drove at a police cruiser, the post continued. The trooper dove out of the way to safety just before the cars collided.&nb…

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Man Tried To Board Plane At Logan Airport Geared For Ancient War: TSA Man Tried To Board Plane At Logan Airport Geared For Ancient War: TSA
Man Tried To Board Plane At Logan Airport Geared For Ancient War: TSA A man tried to board a plane at Logan International Airport earlier this week with more than ten edged weapons in his carry-on luggage, the TSA said. The agency tweeted a photo of the items they found during a search on Sunday, Aug. 21. They included an arrowhead, two daggers, and nine throwing stars.  Throwing Stars and Daggers...oh my! On Sunday @BostonLogan, @TSA officers detected these items in a man's carry-on bag. He stated he mixed up his baggage. @MassStatePolice escorted the man back to the ticket counter to properly place these items in his checked bag. #travelfail pic.twitter…

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45-Year-Old Dracut Man Busted Selling Fentanyl Out Of His Car: Police 45-Year-Old Dracut Man Busted Selling Fentanyl Out Of His Car: Police
45-Year-Old Dracut Man Busted Selling Fentanyl Out Of His Car: Police A 45-year-old Dracut man was arrested and charged last week with selling fentanyl out of his car at work, authorities said.  Kelvin Sanchez Baez faces charges after police said they saw him selling the drug out of a black Honda Civic at 95 Main St. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Police arrested him two days later, the Tewksbury Police Department said.  Sanchez Baez will be arraigned on charges of Distribution of a Class A Drug Friday, Aug. 26, in Lowell District Court, police said. 

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Authorities ID 28-Year-Old Father Shot, Killed In Boston: Police Authorities ID 28-Year-Old Father Shot, Killed In Boston: Police
Authorities ID 28-Year-Old Father Shot, Killed In Boston: Police Boston police recently identified the 28-year-old man who died in a shooting last week in the South End area of the city.  Dion Ruiz was found around 10 p.m. on Aug. 13 near 58 West Dedham Street with a gunshot wound, Boston police said. Responders rushed him to the hospital, where he died.  Dion Ruiz leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter, CBS Boston said.  Ruiz's mother told NBC Boston that she would miss her son's hugs when he visited her.  "It still isn't real to me. ... I just can't believe it," Wanda Miller said. "It's very heartbreaking for me to lose a child. "Th…

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Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant
Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant A fox found in Gloucester tested positive earlier this month for rabies, and state and local officials are asking people to stay vigilant outdoors.  The Massachusetts Public Health Department said the fox was found near 86 Concord St. on Aug. 10.  Anyone who thinks they may have come in contact with the animal should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800 immediately.  Rabies is transferred through bites, scratches, and saliva and can make an animal aggressive and confrontational. Anyone who takes their pet on walks should take note of wil…

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Methuen Teen, Beverly Man, 71, Drown In Separate NH Incidents: Reports Methuen Teen, Beverly Man, 71, Drown In Separate NH Incidents: Reports
Methuen Teen, Beverly Man, 71, Drown In Separate NH Incidents: Reports Two Massachusetts men died within hours of one another in separate drownings in New Hampshire this weekend.  Victor Rosado-Rosario, 19, of Methuen, died just after noon on Saturday, Aug. 21, while swimming at Profile Falls in Bristol, according to WCVB. Rosado-Rosario went underwater near the falls and got trapped behind them. His friends and fellow swimmers pulled him out of the water and performed CPR, but they couldn't save his life. Rosado-Rosario died around 1 p.m., the report said. Police ask anyone who witnessed the drowning to contact investigator Marine Patrol S…

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How I Met Your Mayor: Neil Patrick Harris, Malden Mayor Attend Boston Games Convention How I Met Your Mayor: Neil Patrick Harris, Malden Mayor Attend Boston Games Convention
How I Met Your Mayor: Neil Patrick Harris, Malden Mayor Attend Boston Games Convention Malden Mayor Gary Christenson met one of America's most beloved actors and a fellow game lover this weekend while trying to escape reality. He bumped into Neil Patrick Harris during RECON convention in Boston and snagged a photo with the star.  Christenson and the "How I Met Your Mother" star attended the popular convention for escape room enthusiasts and creators on Saturday and Sunday, Aug 21-22. Harris is an outspoken fan of puzzle games. He even created his own table-top escape room game called Box One.  Longtime fan of @ActuallyNPH and even more so now that I know he's a real gamer…

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