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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

Baseball Brawl: Police Use Stun Gun On Teen After Melee At Worcester Game A melee following a baseball game in Worcester earlier this week ended with police using a stun gun on a teenager who refused to back down, authorities said. The fight broke out around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, at Kendrick Field on Brooks Street, Worcester police said on Wednesday. Players were shaking hands after the game when someone threw a punch, and a brawl followed. A man was injured in the skirmish, and paramedics treated him for minor injuries at the scene. As officers were sorting out what happened, a small group of family members of someone who'd been in the…

06/14/2023

News

Harvard Morgue Manager Kept Body Parts At Home, Sold Them To Black Market Network: Feds A manager of the Harvard Medical School morgue is accused of stealing body parts from cadavers and selling them to several people across the country, federal investigators said. Cedric Lodge, 55, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, is charged with interstate transport of stolen goods — the goods being human body parts, according to the US Department of Justice. His wife, Denise Lodge, is also charged in the case. Other members of the "nationwide network" who are also charged with interstate transport of stolen goods include: Katerina Maclean, age 44, of Salem, Massachusetts Joshua Taylor, 4…

by Josh Lanier & Jillian Pikora

06/14/2023

Police & Fire

One Dead, Another Injured After Motorcycles Crash In Ludlow A man was killed, and another was injured after two motorcycles crashed in Ludlow over the weekend. The wreck happened just after 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the 500 block of Miller Street, authorities announced on Wednesday. Police found one of the riders mortally wounded when they arrived. Officers performed CPR, and responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center. But doctors were not able to save his life. Police did not release the man's name. Authorities found the second biker in the woods after he ran from the crash scene. They took him to the hos…

06/14/2023

Police & Fire

He Tried To Attack, Rob Elderly Man In Western Mass; Do You Know Him? Police in Hampden County are asking the public to help them identify a man they say attacked a 74-year-old man and tried to rob him earlier this week. The alleged attack happened around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at 40 Springfield St. in Agawam, police said. Authorities did not say if the elderly man was injured in the incident. Police released surveillance video of the suspect hoping someone would recognize him and contact authorities. Detectives ask anyone who knows the man to contact them at 413-786-1717.

06/14/2023

News

Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More If you're looking for a getaway without going far, the Farm at SummitWynds has the fourth annual Lavender Farm Festival later this month that promises a relaxing weekend of live music, drinks, and more. Nestled near Mount Wachusett, the working lavender farm rarely opens to the public, but the owners will host two weekends of events that promise to satisfy the outdoorsy types and anyone looking to unplug for a few hours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Farm At SummitWynds (@thefarmatsummitwynds) Lavender Farm Fest takes pl…

06/13/2023

Police & Fire

Have You Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Springfield Springfield police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 16-year-old who ran away from Department of Children and Families custody on Monday, June 12. Alexia Felicano has not been seen since she fled the Industry Avenue area Monday night. Police believe she could be in Palmer, Ware, or Springfield. Police ask anyone with information about Alexia's disappearance or her whereabouts to contact the Youth Aide Bureau at 413-787-6360 or our non-emergency line at 413-787-6300.

06/13/2023

Obituaries

'A Fighter Til The End': Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Who Died Of Cancer In Western Mass Brittney Bliss, the 5-year-old South Hadley girl whose story inspired birthday cards from across the nation, died June 6, about a year after doctors diagnosed her with cancer. It all began last year when Brittney complained of an earache. Her parents — Elena and Brian Bliss — assumed it was nothing more than an ear infection and took her to see a physician, but after some tests, doctors came back with a devastating diagnosis. Her treatment began right away. And despite the rigorous chemotherapy and radiation sessions over the next year, Brittney never gave up or gave in to her illness, h…

06/13/2023

Police & Fire

Double Homicide: Police ID 2 Men Killed In Western Mass Apartment Police identified on Tuesday, June 13, the two men they found shot to death inside a Springfield apartment last week. Alexander Rodriguez, 19, Khidhr Moultrie, 40, both of Springfield, were found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Union Street on June 7, authorities said. Police were called to the home after someone stumbled upon the bodies. Friends of Moultrie posted memorials to the man online. They said he was a loving friend who had big dreams. I keep asking myself why‼️‼️‼️‼️😓😓😓 I can’t understand why someone would want to take your life💔💔💔 You wouldn’t hurt... Posted by L…

06/13/2023

Police & Fire

Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013 Authorities have named the man who was killed in Springfield early Sunday morning, June 11, and he appears to be the same person who survived a gunshot in the same city in 2013. Jaton Pearson, 29, of Springfield, was identified as the victim of a shooting on Orange Street at 2:30 a.m., the Hampden County District Attorney said. Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter activation. Officers found Pearson bleeding from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of White Street, and responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries, authori…

06/13/2023

Police & Fire

Nurse Stabbed: 76-Year-Old Charged In Central Mass Emergency Room Attack A nurse at Heywood Hospital in Gardner was rushed to UMass Worcester for treatment after an elderly man stabbed them on Monday night, June 12, authorities said. David Nichols, 76, of Greenville, New Hampshire, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and attempt to commit murder, Gardner police said. Nichols is being held on a $10,000 bail, officials said. The attack happened around 8 p.m. in the emergency room of the Gardner hospital. Police have not said what Nichols allegedly used as a weapon during the attack or the extent of the nurse's injuries. He…

06/13/2023

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