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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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Obituaries

Fundraiser For Family Of Waltham Officer Killed In Line Of Duty Created A fundraiser has been created for the family of a Waltham police officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month in a hit-and-run crash that left another person dead and two others hospitalized. Officer Paul Tracey was killed on Dec. 6 while managing traffic at a National Grid job site. Utility employee Roderick "Kito" Jackson was also killed when a man crashed into them and kept driving. Running 4 Heroes created the fundraiser to benefit Tracey's family. The organization raises money for first responders killed in the line of duty. The group has raised more than $…

12/15/2023

Police & Fire

Man Found In Woods Behind Woman's Western Mass Home Gets 5-7 Years In Prison: DA A 53-year-old Franklin County man with a lengthy criminal history has agreed to serve a 5 to 7-year prison sentence after being found guilty of witness intimidation and violating a restraining order, authorities said. Antonio Candello, of Bernardston, was arrested in September 2022, just days after getting out of prison, when he violated the conditions of a restraining order filed against him by a woman, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. The woman contacted Bernardston police on Sept 19, 2022, to say Candello was in the woods behind her home, reports said. C…

12/15/2023

Lifestyle

Pizza Guru Portnoy Gets Nostalgic Reviewing Chelsea Pizzeria Dave Portnoy says he has a discerning eye for pizza, but when it came to a Chelsea pizzeria, he considered bending the rules because it reminded him of his childhood. Portnoy, who grew up in Swampscott, recently reviewed The Brown Jug at 1014 Revere Beach Parkway, but his lasting impression wasn't about the pizza. It was the "whole vibe" of the place. Related: Things Get 'Awkward' During Dave Portnoy's Review Of Wakefield Pizzeria "If you want to know what Boston is like, walk into The Brown Jug," he said on a recent episode of his popular "One Bite Pizza Reviews. "…

12/15/2023

Obituaries

Body Of Western Mass US Airman Returns Home; How To Take Part In Honor Procession The body of a Berkshire County-born US Airman killed in Japan will return home on Friday, Dec. 15, and the community has planned a public funeral procession to honor his sacrifice. Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, age 24, of Pittsfield, died when the Osprey he was in crashed near the island of Yakushima, Japan, on Nov. 29 during a training exercise. He was one of eight American service members killed in the accident. Galliher leaves behind a wife and two sons — ages 2 and a newborn. Related: 'He Was The Best Of Us': US Airman, Pittsfield Native Killed In Japan Galliher's …

12/14/2023

Obituaries

'Loyal, Genuine, Kind': Fundraiser For Family Of State Trooper Who Died Suddenly Nears Goal A GoFundMe for a Massachusetts State Trooper who died unexpectedly last month has raised more than $68,000 for his wife and two young children. The fundraiser hopes to generate $75,000 to help them as they transition. Sgt. Gregory Furtado, a State Trooper since 2006, died overnight on Nov. 30. The cause of his death has not been released. Furtado had served as the leader of the narcotics task force for the Cape and Island District Attorney's Office. Related: Active Duty State Trooper Sgt. Dies Unexpectedly His sister-in-law Anna Qualls created the GoFundMe to help her si…

12/14/2023

Police & Fire

Driver Killed In Stoneham I-93 Crash ID'd As Somerville Woman, 34 Authorities have identified the woman killed in a crash in Stoneham on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13. Kayla E. Discroll, age 34, died when she was ejected from her 2015 Nissan Rogue SUV after it rolled over on I-93 North near Exit 25 just before 9 a.m. Police are not sure what caused her vehicle to crash. But investigators are asking for the public's help to find a dark-colored SUV similar to a Subaru Crosstrek or a Nissan Rogue that was seen speeding and driving erratically earlier that morning between Medford and Stoneham. Investigators ask anyone who saw the vehicle or ha…

12/14/2023

Lifestyle

Things Get 'Awkward' As Pizza Guru Portnoy Rates Wakefield Pizzeria Barstool Sports Owner and resident pizza specialist Dave Portnoy said one of his latest reviews of a Wakefield pizzeria "got a little awkward" because of an uncomfortable fan interaction. Portnoy posted his review of Dino’s Brick Oven Pizzeria on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to his popular "One Bite Pizza Review" YouTube channel. Related: Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Portnoy had nothing but nice things to say about the pizza. His one-bite pizza review could be summed up in one word: "Good." "It's good," he said, standing in…

12/14/2023

Police & Fire

NEW Update: Woman Dies From Injuries In Western Mass Fire, Second Woman Remains In Burn Ward New Update: State officials announced Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14, that one of the women injured in an overnight fire has died. The second woman, who was taken to a Boston hospital with severe burns, remains hospitalized. She is expected to survive, officials said. Related: Authorities Identify Woman Killed In Orange House Fire Two other women who were at the 99 West River Street home at the time of the fire were able to escape without serious injury. Several of their dogs died in the blaze. The house is considered a total loss. A GoFundMe created to help the…

12/14/2023

Police & Fire

Central Mass Man Admits To Shooting Victim In Neck; Will Serve 5 Years In Prison: DA A 48-year-old Worcester County man who pleaded guilty to shooting a man in the neck inside a home in November 2022 will serve five years behind bars, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Yamil Colon Nunez, of Athol, was convicted of the shooting that left a man in the hospital for a week, the Northwestern District Attorney said. Two other people were inside the Pine Street home in Athol during the attack, but they were not harmed. Nunez was charged with assault and battery by means of a firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious b…

12/13/2023

Police & Fire

Salem Daycare Under Investigation After Toddler Found Wandering Street Alone: Police Police in Essex County said a mail carrier called officers last week when they found a 3-year-old walking alone on a Salem street without shoes. The daycare the boy walked away from is now under investigation. Salem police were called to the Palmer Street area to reports of a young child walking alone just after 11:15 a.m. on Dec. 8. They found the boy wearing a long-sleeved shirt, sweatpants, and just socks on his feet, officials said. The mail carrier kept him safe until police arrived. The child was taken to North Shore Medical Center for evaluation. Employees of …

12/13/2023

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