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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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News

Peacock On The Lam In Central Mass; Police Searching For Its Owner Charlton police say they captured a peacock on Monday, June 12, and hope to track down its owner. The beautiful bird was found wandering around Colicum Lane and Nichols Drive on Monday. Happy Monday! We have two animals that are looking for their owners today. First up - this beautiful peacock that has... Posted by Charlton Police Department on Monday, June 12, 2023 If this is your peacock, or you know who it belongs to, contact Animal Control at 508–248–2398 to claim your bird.

06/12/2023

Obituaries

'Best Mechanic In Worcester,' Father Dies Unexpectedly In His Sleep At 54 A man many considered the "best car mechanic in Worcester" died last week unexpectedly in his sleep, his family said, and they hope to raise enough money to give him the funeral they say he deserves. José A. González died at home on June 6, his obituary said. He was 54 years old. He spent his life working on cars and had a reputation as someone who could fix anything with wheels, and he would take on side jobs as a truck driver to make ends meet. José started working at his dad’s auto mechanic shop in Puerto Rico when he was about twelve years old. For nearly 43 years, he practi…

06/12/2023

Police & Fire

Child Rape Conviction: Springfield Man Sentenced To 13-15 Years In Prison A Springfield man who was accused of sexually abusing a Holyoke child for two years will spend the next 13 to 15 years behind bars, officials announced on Monday, June 12. Hector Heredia-Alamo was convicted in May of rape of a child and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. The sentence is the end of a legal saga that began in December 2020 when Holyoke police arrested the man after a young child told family members that Heredia-Alamo was sexually abusing their older sibling, officials s…

06/12/2023

Police & Fire

Kids Injured: Acid Poured On Playground Equipment At Longmeadow Park Two children were injured after playing on slides at a Hampden County playground over the weekend that had been doused in acid. Authorities were called to Bliss Park & Pool in Longmeadow on Sunday morning, June 11, after two children reported burn-like injuries after playing at the playground, Longmeadow police said. An investigation found that someone had stolen muriatic acid from the pool's pump room at the park and poured it on three slides. The toxic material had been properly stored, authorities said, but the thieves went to great lengths to get it. They scaled two fences and cl…

06/12/2023

Police & Fire

Cars, Home Shot: 2 Busted After Returning To Scene Of Crime In Worcester Two men in Worcester were arrested over the weekend after authorities say officers spotted them in the same area hours after they allegedly shot multiple cars and a home. Nakia Lane, 48, and Joshua Acre, 34, both of Worcester, face multiple charges following their arrest Sunday morning, Worcester police said. A ShotSpotter notification sent officers scrambling to the area of Birch Street just before 3:45 a.m. Police noticed four cars and a house with fresh bullet holes, authorities said, but they couldn't find the shooter. No injuries were reported. When a Wor…

06/12/2023

Police & Fire

Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Police Asking For Tips On Weekend Slaying Police in Hampden County are soliciting tips from the public after a man was shot and killed over the weekend in Springfield. Officers received a ShotSpotter alert in the 300 block of Orange Street around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Springfield police said in a tweet. Responders found a man suffering from a bullet wound, and authorities rushed him to Baystate Medical Center for emergency treatment. Unfortunately, doctors couldn't save his life, and he succumbed to his injuries soon after arriving at the hospital. At approximately 2:30 a.m. officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on …

06/12/2023

Police & Fire

Prostitution Sting: Undercover Officers Bust Masseuses In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three women were arrested on Thursday, June 8, following an undercover prostitution sting in New Windsor, and authorities say residents should expect more busts like this in the future. Officials said the sting began after several residents and nearby businesses complained to police about suspicious activity. Officers said the women did not have their massage licenses, and each solicited sex from them. They include: A & A Spa – 357 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor: Jung Sook Kim, 62, of Jackson, NJ Sun & Moon Spa – 357 Old Forge Hill Road, New Windsor: Enshu Kim, 49, of…

06/09/2023

Police & Fire

Drug Ring Bust Leads To 20 Convictions In Western Mass Authorities in Western Massachusetts are celebrating as two men, busted as part of a drug ring in 2021, pled guilty on Thursday, June 8. That makes 20 felony convictions since investigators began dismantling the operation in 2021, officials said. Jason Nadeau, 42, of Ludlow, pleaded guilty to two felony charges of trafficking cocaine and one of conspiracy, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. David Gallegos, 30, of Deerfield, will serve a year of probation after a judge continued without a finding a charge of conspiracy, the prosecutor said. …

06/09/2023

Police & Fire

Camo Hat-Wearing Man Charged With Groping, Harassing Women On Boston Bus Multiple women say they were groped, grabbed, or harassed by a 63-year-old West Roxbury man while riding an MBTA bus. And police were able to tie the alleged assaults together thanks to the accused distinctive fashion choices, authorities said. Rufus Sanders Jr. is charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 and lewd, wanton, and lascivious conduct stemming from two alleged attacks last month at the Forest Hills Station, the Suffolk County District Attorney said Friday, June 9. A judge ordered Sanders held on $750 bail, authorities said. Suffol…

06/09/2023

News

Murder Conviction: CT Woman Admits To Role In 2020 Killing Of Father Of 3 A Connecticut woman pleaded guilty Tuesday, June 6, to helping cover up the kidnap and murder of a Massachusetts man on Christmas Eve 2020, federal authorities said. Hartford County resident Shamari Smith, 34, of Manchester, faces up to three years after admitting to misprision of felony in the kidnap and killing of Francisco "Paco" Roman, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Authorities accused Smith of helping sell Roman's things after his killing despite knowing what had happened to the 28-year-old father of three. Investigators said Calvin Roberson and Brandon B…

06/09/2023

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