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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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Police & Fire
(UPDATE) Suspect Busted In Danvers Shooting At Trailer Park; Highway Remains Closed: Police (UPDATE) Suspect Busted In Danvers Shooting At Trailer Park; Highway Remains Closed: Police
(Update) Suspect Busted In Danvers Shooting At Trailer Park; Highway Remains Closed: Police Update: Police identified the shooter as 62-year-old John M. Hurley, of Danvers. Click here to read more about the shooting and standoff.  Original: A man who barricaded himself inside a trailer in Danvers following a shooting on Monday afternoon, Feb. 5, has been arrested, authorities announced.  The man, whose name has not been released, locked himself inside the trailer at 98 Newbury St. just after 1 p.m. and refused to come out, State Police tweeted. Authorities believed he was armed.  A woman was wounded in the shooting. Paramedics rushed her to an area hospit…

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Obituaries
60-Year Newton Resident ID'd As Man Killed In House Fire 60-Year Newton Resident ID'd As Man Killed In House Fire
60-Year Newton Resident ID'd As Man Killed In House Fire A Newton man who had lived in the city for 60 years after moving from Italy has been identified as the victim of a house fire last month.  Pompeo DeRubeis Sr., 83, was trapped inside the home on Lincoln Road on Jan. 24 after a blaze began around 8:30 p.m., the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office said. He and a second person were taken to Mass General Hospital, where he died two days later.   The name of the second victim was not released, but fire officials said they received severe burns.   Fire investigators said the fire appeared accidental and are inves…

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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass A $100,000 winning lottery ticket was sold over the weekend at a Berkshire County store.  The winning six-figure Mass Cash ticket was bought at George's Liquors in Pittsfield on Sunday, Feb. 4. The winner's name was not released.  A second $100,000 Mass Cash ticket was also sold in Yarmuth on Cape Cod the same day.  George's Liquors will receive a bonus for selling the winning ticket. The Mass Cash drawing is conducted daily at 9 p.m. Click here for more information on the game and how to enter. 

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Police & Fire
Police Ask For Help In I-95 Fatal Shooting That Killed 37-Year-Old Man Police Ask For Help In I-95 Fatal Shooting That Killed 37-Year-Old Man
Police Ask For Help In I-95 Fatal Shooting That Killed 37-Year-Old Man Massachusetts State Police are asking for anyone who may have dashcam or video footage taken Saturday night, Feb. 3, when a man was shot inside his car on I-95 in Foxborough to share it with troopers.  Justin R. Parker, 37, of North Attleboro, was shot multiple times along the southbound lanes of the interstate just before 10 p.m. His Mercedes swerved into a neighboring lane and struck a Lexus SUV, sending it into the woods. The family inside was uninjured.  Parker swerved a second time and hit the center guardrail before he came to a stop. Paramedics rushed Parker to Sturdy Memor…

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Obituaries
30-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Springfield Shooting 30-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Springfield Shooting
30-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Springfield Shooting Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed last week in Springfield.  Nicorie Adams, 30, of Springfield, was shot around 4:20 p.m. Thursday,  Jan. 31, on Braddock Street, the Hampden County District Attorney said.  Officers were called to a ShotSpotter alert on Rochelle Street when they received a second notification of a shooting on Braddock Street. They found evidence at both locations but no victims.  Moments later, Adams and an unnamed woman drove to Baystate Medical Center. Adams was seriously wounded from a gunshot, and the woman was suffering non…

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Brockton Care-Taker Took $150K From 95-Year-Old Boston Woman, Let Home Go Into Foreclosure: DA Brockton Care-Taker Took $150K From 95-Year-Old Boston Woman, Let Home Go Into Foreclosure: DA
Brockton Care-Taker Took $150K From 95-Year-Old Boston Woman, Let Home Go Into Foreclosure: DA A 41-year-old Brockton care-taker left the 95-year-old woman she was caring for in financial ruin by stealing more than $100,000, allowing her home to fall into foreclosure, and swindling rent money meant for her, authorities said.  Dominique Emmanuel is facing one count of medical assistance fraud by provider and theft of over $1,200 by a single scheme, the Suffolk County District Attorney.  Emmanuel was a Tempus Unlimited personal care attendant for the Mattapan woman. In February 2023, the woman's daughter noticed that Emmanuel was named an alternate executor of her mother's wi…

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Man Busted Stealing Library Donation Box in Tewksbury Man Busted Stealing Library Donation Box in Tewksbury
Man Busted Stealing Library Donation Box in Tewksbury A 26-year-old man has been arrested after police say he stole a donation box from the Tewksbury Public Library on Friday afternoon, Feb. 2. Anderson Phao, of Tewksbury, is charged with theft from a building, breaking into a depository, vandalizing property, and thief, common, and notorious, police said.  Library staff noticed the theft around 4:30 p.m. and contacted Tewksbury police. Surveillance video shows the man carrying the donation box into the bathroom.  Library officials believe he stole about $50. 

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Police & Fire
Driver Killed In I-95 Foxborough Shooting ID'd; Police Asking For Tips Driver Killed In I-95 Foxborough Shooting ID'd; Police Asking For Tips
Driver Killed In I-95 Foxborough Shooting ID'd; Police Asking For Tips A 37-year-old North Attleboro man has been identified as the driver who was shot and killed while driving south on I-95 in Foxborough on Saturday, Feb 3.  Justin R. Parker was behind the wheel of a Mercedes that was struck by multiple bullets just before 10 p.m., the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.  Update: Investigators Ask For Dash Cam Video To ID Shooter's Car The Mercedes swerved into a Lexus SUV carrying a family, causing that car to crash into the woods. No one was seriously injured in that wreck, authorities said.  Parker's car swerved again, striking the ce…

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News
Three $650,000 Lottery Tickets Sold On Same Day Three $650,000 Lottery Tickets Sold On Same Day
Three $650,000 Lottery Tickets Sold On Same Day Three people across Massachusetts walked away $650,000 richer after purchasing winning lottery tickets.  The tickets were sold at:  Turnpike Liquors, 166 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury O'Brien's Liquor, 1911 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester Gulf Express, 160 Andover St in Danvers The winners played the "100X Cash" game in Shrewsbury, the "$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks" game in Danvers, and the "777" ticket in Danvers.  The names of the winners have not been released.  Each store will receive a bonus worth 10 percent of the amount won for selling the winning tickets.

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Police & Fire
11,000 Bags Of Heroin, Coke: Trio Busted Dealing From Springfield Apartment, Police Say 11,000 Bags Of Heroin, Coke: Trio Busted Dealing From Springfield Apartment, Police Say
11,000 Bags Of Heroin, Coke: Trio Busted Dealing From Springfield Apartment, Police Say Three men were arrested with a large amount of heroin and cocaine on Thursday, Feb. 1, following a raid on an apartment in Springfield.  Helpy Montero-Martinez, age 49, Justin Ramos, 23, and Luis Valentin, 49, all of Springfield, were busted as part of the sting, Springfield police said.  Detectives were watching the apartment at 150 White Street as a potential drug den and had identified Martinez and Ramos as potential suspects.  Officers were watching the apartment Thursday morning and followed Martinez and Ramos as they drove to Hancock Street to meet Valentine, who …

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