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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

Police & Fire
Police Subdue Elderly Arlington Woman Who Fired Gun: Police Police Subdue Elderly Arlington Woman Who Fired Gun: Police
Police Subdue Elderly Arlington Woman Who Fired Gun: Police Police restrained an elderly woman last week after she fired several shots into an Arlington home, authorities said. Neighbors called Arlington County police just after 9 p.m. on Friday, May 13, to the 3900 block of 26th St. N., saying an elderly woman had gotten into an argument with someone inside the home before pulling a gun and firing several times into the front door.  When police arrived they demanded the woman drop the weapon, but she refused.  Officers stunned her with a TASER device after she began walking toward them. Paramedics took the woman to an area hosp…

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Police & Fire
Unruly Virginia Woman Tries Disarming Officer Helping Her: Police Unruly Virginia Woman Tries Disarming Officer Helping Her: Police
Unruly Virginia Woman Tries Disarming Officer Helping Her: Police Police arrested a woman they'd arrived to help after she tried to steal an officer's gun on Sunday, May 15, authorities said. Madeline Elizabeth Smith, 23, had run into the road at the 1900 block of Opitz Boulevard, bringing Prince William County police to the scene, they said. When officers arrived, someone was holding Smith down to keep her from running away or hurting herself.  As police took over, Smith reached back and tried to wrench one of the officer's pistols from its holster, police said.  The officers were able to restrain her after a scuffle. They arrested …

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Obituaries
Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him
Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him Though Quinn William Gorman battled osteosarcoma, it did not define him.  The 13-year-old Leesburg boy died earlier this month after a valiant three-year fight, his obituary said.   He rarely complained about his disease. Rather, the teenager loved to hunt, fish, and play sports. He's survived by his parents, Peter and Nikki Gorman, and sisters Ava, Chloe, and Kate, as well as many extended family members.  The family will hold calling hours on Tuesday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. The Mass of Christian Burial will take …

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Police & Fire
Virginia Man Caught Driving Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Backseat: Police Virginia Man Caught Driving Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Backseat: Police
Virginia Man Caught Driving Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Backseat: Police A Woodbridge man was driving drunk with a 2-year-old family member in the backseat, police said on Monday, May 16. Officer stopped Danny Jose Sarabia, 39, on Thursday, May 12, after he ran a red light just after 11 p.m., Prince William County police said. After speaking with Sarabia, police determined he was driving drunk and took him into custody without incident. That's when they realized a 2-year-old boy was in the backseat of the car. The toddler was not secured in the seat. The police didn't say how they were related. The child wasn't harmed, police said, and he was turned over to a …

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Police & Fire
52-Year-Old Man Dead In Prince William Shooting: Police 52-Year-Old Man Dead In Prince William Shooting: Police
52-Year-Old Man Dead In Prince William Shooting: Police A 52-year-old Triangle man was shot and killed in a parking lot on Sunday night, May 15, authorities said. Miles Tracey Hall was bleeding from a gunshot wound to his upper body when police arrived to the 3600 block of Tavern Way in Triangle at about 9 p.m., Prince William County police said. Officers tried to save his life using trauma kits until paramedics could arrive, but Hall died at the scene, police said. Investigators are searching for the shooter. Witnesses told police they saw a black SUV speed away from the scene after hearing gunshots. Investigators hope to piece to…

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Police & Fire
Dead Dog In Hotel Room Leads To Animal Cruelty Charges For VA Pair: Sheriff Dead Dog In Hotel Room Leads To Animal Cruelty Charges For VA Pair: Sheriff
Dead Dog In Hotel Room Leads To Animal Cruelty Charges For VA Pair: Sheriff Employees at a Stafford hotel made a horrific discovery while cleaning one of the rooms: A dead dog. The dog's owners, Ashanta Lyle, 20, and Khalil Lyle, 26, were charged with felony animal cruelty on Thursday, May 12, after the dog's body was found in a crate in a room at the Affordable Suites of America, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies collected the 3-year-old Feist mix April 8, and sent it for testing. It's unclear how the dog died or how long it had been deceased when workers found it.  A magistrate released the owners on an unsecured bond.

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