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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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$120K Keno Win: Central Mass Man Decided To 'Win Big' $120K Keno Win: Central Mass Man Decided To 'Win Big'
$120K Keno Win: Central Mass Man Decided To 'Win Big' Mark Hall said he had just sat down to enjoy a hamburger and a drink when the Keno numbers were read aloud. All of his numbers hit, including the bonus multiplier.  What would have been a $40,000 win turned into a $120,000 win after the 3X multiplier ball was drawn. Hall said he always chose to pay the extra $1 for the multiplier because if he was going to win, he wanted to "win big." Hall said his lucky numbers are an assortment of birthdays and random numbers.  Hall bought his ticket at Charlie’s at 5 Meadow Road in Spencer. The store will receive a $1,200 bonus for the sa…

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Obituaries
'Another Beautiful Soul Gone': Family, Friends Remember 19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Springfield 'Another Beautiful Soul Gone': Family, Friends Remember 19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Springfield
'Another Beautiful Soul Gone': Family, Friends Remember 19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Springfield As news spreads about the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Springfield woman, memorials have flooded social media for her.  Isabel Alcaide was gunned down around 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, in the 0-100 block of Stevenson Street, Springfield police said. Officers found her inside a car, suffering from a bullet wound.  Police have released few details about what led up to the shooting, but the slaying remains an open and active investigation, authorities said. She is the first homicide in Springfield of 2024.  Related: Isabel Alcaide ID'd As Woman Fatally Shot In Spr…

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Police & Fire
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In 'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In If you can't beat 'em, bite 'em. That's what police said one Worcester County woman did during a break-in at a home in Worcester earlier this week.  Valdirene Da Cruz is charged with mayhem, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, and breaking and entering during the nighttime to commit a felony, Milford police said.  Da Cruz and two men broke into a Milford home around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. A fight broke out during the incident between Da Cruz and a woman inside the home. That's when police say Da Cruz bit the woman's lip, causing "deep lacerations." The injured …

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Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer
Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer A fundraiser for the 29-year-old Hampden County police officer who was wounded in a shootout over the weekend in Wilbraham has nearly tripled its initial goal in less than a day.  The Greg Hill Foundation created the fundraiser for the Wilbraham officer with the goal of $5,000, but by Monday afternoon, the campaign had raised nearly $14,000.  Update: Wilbraham Police ID Cop Who Was Injured In Shootout  The shootout happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, when police were called to 11 Old Carriage Drive in Wilbraham. The suspect barricaded himself in a home and re…

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Police & Fire
Teenage Woman ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Springfield Teenage Woman ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Springfield
Teenage Woman ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Springfield A 19-year-old woman who was fatally shot in Springfield on Sunday, Jan. 21, has been identified.  Isabel Alcaide was found around 9 a.m. in the 0-100 block of Stevenson Street with a bullet wound, Springfield police said.  Update: Friends Remember Isabel Alcaide As Loving Person With Bright Future Police provided first aid until paramedics could rush her to Baystate Medical Center, where she later died.  Officers are investigating what led up to the shooting. No further details were provided.  Friends posted memorials to her on social media. One man posted on F…

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Obituaries
'We’re Completely Lost': Young Daughter Of Patriots Reporter Dies Year After Cancer Diagnosis 'We’re Completely Lost': Young Daughter Of Patriots Reporter Dies Year After Cancer Diagnosis
'We’re Completely Lost': Young Daughter Of Patriots Reporter Dies Year After Cancer Diagnosis Hallie Kyed put up a valiant fight, but after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer, the 2-year-old daughter of the Patriots reporter for the Boston Herald has died, her father announced on Instagram.  Hallie was diagnosed in April 2023 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive type of cancer that attacks bone marrow, a GoFundMe campaign set up for her said. She died in her sleep Sunday night, Jan. 21, her father, Doug Kyed, announced on social media.  Doug said despite the dire prognosis, Hallie never gave up the fight, her big dreams, or her bright smile.  Relat…

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Police & Fire
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night 'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night New Hampshire wildlife officials had to rescue three lost hikers from the top of a mountain through a 'herculean' effort as they had no warm clothes and no flashlights despite the sub-zero temperatures Sirin O’Connor, age 63, and Somjak Weerapit, 50, both of Quincy, and Phromthep Khankaew, 37, of Thailand, were reported lost on Friday, Jan. 19, just before 5 p.m. atop Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, wildlife officials said.  They were woefully unprepared for the weather and the conditions as they had no flashlights, no heat source, and no heavy winter clothing despite tempe…

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Police & Fire
Stoughton Sex Offender Busted AGAIN Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds Stoughton Sex Offender Busted AGAIN Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds
Stoughton Sex Offender Busted Again Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds A convicted Stoughton sex offender is again accused of preying on women, exploiting their drug addictions, and using violence to force them into sex work for his benefit, federal authorities said.  Marvin Pompilus, 39, is charged with three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, one count of attempted sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Investigators said Pompilus sought out women who had a history of substance abuse issues and plied …

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Police & Fire
Multiple People Injured In 4-Car Crash In Dracut Multiple People Injured In 4-Car Crash In Dracut
Multiple People Injured In 4-Car Crash In Dracut Several people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a multi-car crash Saturday night, Jan. 20, in Dracut, authorities said.  The crash happened around 1020 Merrimack Avenue (Route 110) around 9 p.m. Four cars were involved in the wreck. Police have not released any details about what caused the crash or an update on the victims' conditions.  Route 110 was closed for several hours Saturday night as officers cleaned, cleared, and investigated the crash site. 

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police
Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police Springfield police say the man who slashed the tires on the mayor's city issues sedan is always tied to two previous incidents involving the destruction of property.  Steven Kostorizos, 55, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 19, just after 4 p.m., Springfield police said. The attack on the vehicle was on Wednesday evening.  Related: Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno's Tires Slashed At City Hall Investigators were able to track him down quickly because he was spotted on multiple surveillance cameras as he approached and attacked the car with a knife.  City of Springfield Po…

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