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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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Police & Fire

Police Probing 'Unattended Death' At Sterling Police Station The Worcester County District Attorney's Office is investigating an "unattended death" at the Sterling Police Station last week. "Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office and Sterling Police continue to investigate the June 23 unattended death at the Sterling Police Department," a spokesperson for the district attorney said. "Authorities are awaiting autopsy results which include toxicology reports." Officials did release any information on the person or if they were in custody.

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

No Charges For Man, 73, Who Fought Intruder In Western Mass Home Who Later Died A 73-year-old will not face charges after he got into an altercation with a man at his home in Berkshire County in February, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 27. The unnamed man told investigators he saw a stranger walking up his driveway and break into his Adams home while he was parked down the street, the Berkshire County District Attorney said in a news release. The man grabbed a small souvenir bat and went into the home and found Mark Bednarz attempting to drill into his gun safe, the prosecutor said. “Despite being armed with the small bat, the homeowner …

06/28/2023

Police & Fire

Police ID Holyoke Man Found Shot To Death Last Week; Police Looking For Shooter Authorities in Hampden County released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in Holyoke on Friday, June 23. Edgar Soto-Irizarry, 30, of Holyoke, was found bleeding from a bullet wound around 9:20 a.m. on Appleton Street, the Hampton County District Attorney said. Police arrived after receiving a 911 call. Paramedics attempted to save Soto-Irizarry's life, but he died at the scene. Police are still searching for the gunman.

06/27/2023

Police & Fire

Karl Exantus Guilty In 2019 Killing In Springfield; Will Spend Life In Prison A 35-year-old Hampden County man who was found guilty of first-degree murder earlier this month was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tuesday, June 27, authorities said. Karl Exantus, of Springfield, was accused of shooting Alexis Martinez in a parking lot at Five Town Plaza as Martinez sat in his Jeep Compass in 2019, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. Martinez died in that Cooley Street parking lot before he could get help. Hampden DA Anthony Gulluni said he hopes the verdict and sentence will help ease the suffering of M…

06/27/2023

Police & Fire

Fatal Shooting: Police ID 39-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed Over Weekend In Western Mass The Hampden County District Attorney's Office has released the identity of one of the two people shot and killed over the weekend in Springfield. Felipe Dejesus, 39, of Springfield, was shot on the 100 block of Spring Street around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 24., authorities said. Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and found Dejesus bleeding out from a bullet wound. Responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, but doctors could not save his life. Springfield police are asking the public for information on the shooting. Tips can be called into the dete…

06/27/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York New update: Police announced Wednesday morning, June 28, that two 12-year-old Massachusetts boys who drove away from home in an SUV have been found safe in New York. Authorities did not release any further information, including where they were found in New York. Amari Siders and Zyaire Siders were last seen on Monday, June 26, and in Worcester County were believed to be driving a white Toyota 4Runner Highlander with Massachusetts license plate 4AN622, Southbridge Police said. Original report: Police in Worcester County are asking for the public's help to find two missi…

06/27/2023

Police & Fire

Driver Injured After Car Veers Off I-91, Crashes In Western Mass A driver in South Deerfield was rushed to an area hospital after their car careened off of I-91 and crashed, authorities said. The single-vehicle crash happened around 7 p.m. on Monday, June 26, just south of Exit 36, South Deerfield Fire District officials said. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but the car was completely totaled. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

06/27/2023

Police & Fire

Triple Murder: Footprints Lead Cops To Man They Say Slayed 3 In Newton Police have arrested the man they say bludgeoned and stabbed an elderly married couple and the woman's mother in their Newton home over the weekend, authorities announced Monday night, Jan. 26. Moreover, investigators believe the attacks were entirely random. Christopher Ferguson, 41, has been charged with murder, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and burglary, the Middlesex District Attorney announced Monday night. He may face more charges as the autopsies are completed. RELATED: Authorities ID 3 People Killed Inside Newton Home Ferguson is accused of breaking …

06/26/2023

News

Michael Douglas, Son Filming Movie In Western Mass: Reports Hollywood legend Michael Douglas has been spotted in Western Massachusetts recently as he filmed scenes for an upcoming movie in the Berkshires last week. The "Wall Street" star and son of the late icon Kirk Douglas will share the screen with his son Cameron Douglas in the film "Blood Knot," which is being shot in and near the Rusty Anchor Marina and Pub in Pittsfield on Pontoosuc Lake. Cameron Douglas was not present for the Pittsfield filming sessions, however. RELATED: Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market If you saw someone who looked a lot like M…

06/26/2023

Police & Fire

Man, Woman in 70s, Mother In 90s ID'd As Victims Of Triple Homicide In Newton The three elderly people found bludgeoned and stabbed in their Newton home over the weekend were identified as a husband and wife and the woman's mother, their church announced on Monday, June 26. Jill and Bruno D'Amore, and Lucia Arpino were beaten and stabbed to death Sunday morning inside a Broadway Street home, the family wrote in a letter to Our Lady Help of Christians, the trio's church. The D'Amores leave behind three children and five grandchildren, the note said. RELATED: Three People Found Killed In Newton Home Police said there were signs of a break-in at the home. There was…

06/26/2023

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