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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

‘GOAT’ Trooper Saves Scared Deer In Holyoke: 'This Is Why He Get's The Big Bucks' Proving a trooper's shift is never, Timothy Martin put in some overtime on Sunday, June 4, when he spotted a lost deer on I-91 in Holyoke and leaped into action to save its life with the help of some doe-eyed drivers. Martin was on his way home when he noticed a traffic jam grow around a confused and frightened doe that had gotten separated from its mother, State Troopers said in a Facebook post. Several drivers had gotten out of their cars to corral the week-old fawn away from traffic. Instinct took over for man and beast, as Martin threw himself headlong into the fray like a buck makin…

06/05/2023

Obituaries

'She Loved With All Her Heart': Fund Set Up For Former Easthampton Mom Of 4 Killed In Maryland The family of a 33-year-old former Easthampton woman is demanding answers after she was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Maryland last week. But right now, they're focused on providing for the four children and fiance she left behind. Jaleisa Wilcox died on Wednesday, May 31, in Mechanicsville when a suspected speeding Corvette crashed into her and another vehicle, Maryland state police said. Wilcox's Camry rolled over after the impact and slammed into an earthen barrier. She died at the scene. Her friends have started a GoFundMe to help provide for her family. The campaign has raised …

06/05/2023

News

Holyoke Lottery Winner Sees Connection To Her Mom In $1M Prize Holyoke has a new millionaire after a woman won a seven-figure prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket last month, officials said. Patricia Liardi won the $1 million prize as part of the $2,000,000 50X Cashword game. Liardi will walk away with $650,000 after electing to take the lump sum rather than the annuity payments, state lottery officials said. Liardi noted her winning ticket was number 36, the same year her mom was born. Liardi bought the ticket at Stop & Go at 399 Hillside Ave. in Holyoke. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning scratch-o…

06/05/2023

Police & Fire

Manslaughter: Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Ex Pleads Not Guilty A 23-year-old Southampton man pleaded not guilty to the December 2022 killing of his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend on Friday, June 2, authorities said. Brian Camp faces a manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of Johnathan Letendre, 27, of Northampton, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. The prosecutor said Camp was asleep with his girlfriend and her two young children on Dec. 27 when Letendre, who had previously dated the woman, walked into the Chesterfield home through an unlocked door. Camp woke up when he heard Letendre climbing the steps, and a fight broke out between the…

06/02/2023

Police & Fire

Money Meant For Abuse Victims Stolen From Springfield YWCA By 3 Employees: Police Three employees of the YWCA in Springfield are accused of stealing more than $28,000 in grant money meant to help victims of physical and sexual assault and human trafficking. They planned to use it for personal expenses, police said. Aisha Pizarro, who was the administrator of the funds, and her two employees, Sharifa Forbes and Patricia Medina, are accused of taking the money, Springfield police said. Detectives began investigating the theft on April 25 after the Department of Public Health, which controlled the funds, noticed some irregularities in the accounting and ask…

06/02/2023

Police & Fire

(Watch) Church Steeple Falls In 5-Alarm Spencer Blaze Firefighters in Spencer were unable to save the steeple at First Congregational United Church on Main Street as a four-alarm fire tore through the building, authorities said. Video from the scene shows the dramatic moment when the steeple fell on top of the church building. The steeple is gone and the fire rages on in Spencer MA. This is the Congregational church at 207 Main Street. pic.twitter.com/hPAKhI0PzG — Kim Ring (@KimRingReporter) June 2, 2023 Firefighters called a fifth alarm just after 4 p.m. as the fire rages on. Police are asking drivers to stay away from the area. …

06/02/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy From Pittsfield Found Safe UPDATE: Pittsfield Police report that Jayden Green was found safely. Pittsfield police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 12-year-old boy. Jayden Green is described as 5 feet-2 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds with black hair and brown. He is of mixed race. His hair is reportedly longer than depicted in the photo police have released. Green was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black joggers, and black shoes. Anyone who sees Green or may know his location is asked to contact Pittsfield Police Department at 413-448-9700

06/02/2023

Obituaries

'Light Of My Eyes': Agawam Family Grieves Loss Of 17-Year-Old Son Who Drowned Ömercan Karaarslan was a special young man, his friends and family said. The 17-year-old was well-liked at Agawam High School and had big plans ahead of him. Sadly, those came to an end on Monday, May 30, when he drowned in a swimming pool in the Feeding Hills area of Agawam. He would have turned 18 next week. RELATED: Teen Who Drowned ID'd As Agawam High School Student Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the teen's death. Family members said in social media posts that he was swimming alone Monday night and was found by a family member following his death. His fami…

06/02/2023

Police & Fire

Man Shot Outside Worcester High School Overnight: Police Worcester police are investigating an overnight shooting near a high school that sent one man to the hospital, authorities said. Officers responded to Worcester Technical High just after 3 a.m. on Friday, June 2, after receiving a Shotspotter activation, Worcester police said. They found a 22-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound. Responders rushed him to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators do not believe he has a connection to the school, and it's unclear why he was there. Worcester Tech administrators sent a message to staff and …

06/02/2023

Police & Fire

Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life A Hampden County homeowner heard a loud noise from their bathroom around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. But when they went to check it out, they were confronted with a grim reality: A masked man dressed in all black and holding an eight-inch knife stepped out of the shadows. He put the blade to the homeowner's chest and said, "I won’t kill you if you give me all of your money." That's the story a terrified but unharmed East Longmeadow homeowner relayed to police only minutes after the man away when they gave him some cash, authorities said. Officers found a ladder beneath the Pioneer …

06/01/2023

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