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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

Business

New Restaurant To Open This Weekend In Western Mass Springfield will soon have a new tasty offering as an all-you-can-eat restaurant will open this weekend. Haya Sushi will host a soft opening on Saturday, July 8, at its 1203 Parker Street location. The owners announced the grand reveal of the restaurant on their Facebook page. We are pleased to announce the upcoming soft opening of Haya Sushi on 7/08/2023, located at 1203 Parker St, Springfield, MA 01129. At Haya Sushi, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with a wide selection of all-you-can-eat sushi made from the freshest ingredients. Our expert chefs are dedicated t…

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Muscle Car Muscles Its Way Through Mass Home Overnight The driver of a Chevrolet Camaro that crashed into a home in Plymouth County was sent to the hospital after they drove the car through a home overnight. The crash happened around 3 a.m. in Hanover in the 400 block of Circuit Street. The driver was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Photos of the crash show the Camaro far into the home's front area with a chandelier on its roof. Shortly after 3AM, Hanover Fire was called to the scene of a vehicle into a house on the 400 block of Circuit St. The... Posted by Hanover MA Fire Department on …

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Do You Know Him?: Western Mass Cops Release Photos Of Man Possibly Linked To Shooting Police in Hampden County are asking the public for help to find a man caught on surveillance cameras that police believe may have information about a shooting last week. The shooting happened on June 30 near Chicopee and Prospect Streets. Investigators did not release any information on the victims. Despite the poor quality of the photos, Chicopee police released the images in the hopes that it would generate tips to track the man down. Investigators ask anyone who recognizes the man or has information on the shooting to contact the Chicopee detectives at 413-594-1740.

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying Police have renewed their call for information on the death of a teenage girl whose body was found in Essex County 50 years ago this week. Judith (Merenda) Cadorette, age 19, was found in Andover near the ramp from Route 93 South to Route 133 West on July 6, 1973, Massachusetts State police said. She was last seen at a Holiday Inn in Tewksbury four days earlier. The road near where she was found runs directly through Tewksbury. Despite the time, police haven't given up hope. Investigators renewed their call for tips and information on Thursday, July 6, on the gr…

07/06/2023

Obituaries

He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting Authorities have identified the 23-year-old man who was shot and killed last week while attending a birthday party in Springfield, authorities said. The man who allegedly shot him turned himself over to police on Monday, July 3. Elian Arroyo, of Springfield, died June 28 after he was shot near the intersection of Ashmun and Adams streets. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. Elian's family wrote in his obituary that he was a loving son, brother, and friend who brought "wa…

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Massive Fireworks Haul Found During Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass State police stopped one of the most patriotic men in Massachusetts over the weekend. Police pulled over the 22-year-old Springfield man in Hatfield on Sunday, July 2, on Route 91 after a trooper noticed his insurance had been canceled. As the officer approached the 2019 Infiniti, they saw 64 boxes of fireworks in plain view, officials said. Authorities charged the man with various motor vehicle infractions, unlawful possession of fireworks, and driving with a suspended license, state police said. Officials did not release the man's name. They turned the fireworks o…

07/03/2023

Police & Fire

Fitchburg Stabbing: Leominster Man Charged With Attack That Left Victim Hospitalized A 36-year-old man is accused of stabbing 45-year-old Jesus Maisonet Davila in Fitchburg over the weekend. Davila was seriously wounded in the alleged attack and remains hospitalized, authorities said. Jeremy A. Cruz, of Leominster, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and armed assault to murder in the alleged Saturday, July 1, stabbing, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Police allege Cruz attacked Davila just before 2 p.m. near 199 Main Street in Fitchburg. It's unclear what sparked the…

07/03/2023

Police & Fire

'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass A 21-year-old man who police say cut off his court-required ankle monitor — twice — while out on bail is now charged with a double shooting at a birthday party in Springfield last week that left a man dead. Tyre Shakespeare was arrested on Sunday, July 2, in Springfield and charged with the killing, Springfield police said. The attack happened near Ashmun and Adams streets on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said Shakespeare "sprayed bullets" at a group of people celebrating during a birthday party. Elian Arroya, age 23, was shot and paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medic…

07/03/2023

Police & Fire

Police ID Woman, 28, Killed In Granby Crash Police in Hampshire County have identified the 28-year-old woman killed in a crash in Granby over the weekend. Katelyn Gress, of Granby, died on Saturday, July 1, when the Jeep Grand Cherokee she was riding in lost control, rolled over, and crashed into oncoming traffic near the intersection of Pleasant and Barton streets around 1:15 a.m., Granby police said. The driver of the Cherokee — a 30-year-old Granby man — and the car they hit — a 74-year-old Springfield man — were both taken to area hospitals and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Police…

07/03/2023

Police & Fire

93-Year-Old Killed Riding Tricycle In Crash Near Merrimac Home Authorities have identified a 93-year-old Massachusetts man killed in a fatal crash late Saturday afternoon, July 1. Robert Whitcomb of Merrimac was struck by a car while riding a tricycle near his home on Bartlett Street just after 5 p.m., Merrimac Police said. Paramedics rushed him to Portsmouth Hospital, but doctors couldn't save his life. The teenage driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities said. Merrimac Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

07/02/2023

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