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Josh Lanier

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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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Central Mass Foster Mom Under Investigation Over Incident Involving Baby Boy Central Mass Foster Mom Under Investigation Over Incident Involving Baby Boy
Central Mass Foster Mom Under Investigation Over Incident Involving Baby Boy Authorities are investigating an incident at a home in Templeton, where a 6-month-old baby nearly died last week, officials and news sources said.  According to Boston25, the child stopped breathing for 15 minutes after choking on his vomit Friday, May 19.  The foster mother allegedly did not attempt CPR while the child struggled the breath, the report said. The condition of the child is unknown.  The Department of Children and Families and Worcester County District Attorney's Office are not releasing much information about the investigation.  The DCF said th…

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Car Full Of Fools Gold Lands NJ Man Trip To Fed Pen — Then Back To India Car Full Of Fools Gold Lands NJ Man Trip To Fed Pen — Then Back To India
Car Full Of Fools Gold Lands NJ Man Trip To Fed Pen — Then Back To India A New Jersey scammer whose eyes were bigger than his brain when he tried to rob an Athol woman of more than $300,000 was sentenced on Wednesday, May 24, to a year in prison, after which he'll be deported back to India authorities said.  Gaurang Contractor, 38, a citizen of India living in Jersey City, NJ, tried to trick a Central Massachusetts woman into believing he was a DEA agent and she needed to convert her life savings into gold and give it to him for safekeeping, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Contractor contacted the woman in August 2022 using the alias of "Oscar…

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Scammer Sunk By Car Full Of Fools Gold In Central Mass Headed To Prison Then Deportation Scammer Sunk By Car Full Of Fools Gold In Central Mass Headed To Prison Then Deportation
Scammer Sunk By Car Full Of Fools Gold In Central Mass Headed To Prison Then Deportation A New Jersey scammer whose eyes were bigger than his brain when he tried to rob an Athol woman of more than $300,000 was sentenced on Wednesday, May 24, to a year in prison, after which he'll be deported, authorities said.  Gaurang Contractor, 38, a citizen of India living in Jersey City, NJ, tried to trick a Central Massachusetts woman into believing he was a DEA agent and she needed to convert her life savings into gold and give it to him for safekeeping, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Contractor contacted the woman in August 2022 using the alias of "Oscar White," a Dr…

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5,000 Flags Left On Veteran's Graves In Worcester Cemetery Ahead Of Memorial Day 5,000 Flags Left On Veteran's Graves In Worcester Cemetery Ahead Of Memorial Day
5,000 Flags Left On Veteran's Graves In Worcester Cemetery Ahead Of Memorial Day More than 150 volunteers paid tribute to American heroes by leaving 5,000 flags on veterans' graves at St. John's Cemetery in Worcester on Wednesday, May 24, in preparation for Veteran's Day on Monday.  Volunteers included members of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Civil Air Patrol, Blue Star Mothers of America, Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association, East Side Post 201 American Legion, and Main South Post 341.  Unbelievable display of PATRIOTISM today at St John's Cemetery. 🇺🇸Over 150 volunteers from the WCRDSA, WCSO, East Side Post 201, Blue Star Mothers of Ameri…

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Man Sinking In Mud Saved Just In Time By 'Dream Team' Of Central Mass Officers Man Sinking In Mud Saved Just In Time By 'Dream Team' Of Central Mass Officers
Man Sinking In Mud Saved Just In Time By 'Dream Team' Of Central Mass Officers Three Shrewsbury police officers were honored on Wednesday, May 24, after they rescued a man who was sinking in mud and nearly drowned.  On Feb. 13, Justin Schmautz and his girlfriend were using remote-controlled boats at Flint Pond when one of the crafts got stuck in the mud just before noon. Schmautz didn't realize how deep the pond was, and so he waded into the muck to grab the boat.  The mud reached his shins, but within just a few seconds, he was shoulder deep in the frigid quicksand-like sludge with no way to get out. Schmautz started to panic. …

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Holyoke Slaying: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Chicopee Man Holyoke Slaying: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Chicopee Man
Holyoke Slaying: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Chicopee Man A 34-year-old Holyoke man is being held without bail after police say he shot and killed a Chicopee man earlier this month, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 24.  James Carmenatty was arrested and charged with murder on Friday, May 19, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Carmenatty is accused of killing Jasell Camacho just after 1:30 p.m. on Lyman Street in Holyoke, the prosecutor said.  Officials identified Jasell Camacho as the man killed just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, in Holyoke.Jasell Camacho Facebook Holyoke Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert…

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Daring Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain By Framingham Firefighters Daring Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain By Framingham Firefighters
Daring Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain By Framingham Firefighters Saving cats from trees is so 2022.  Firefighters and public service workers had to rescue three ducklings who went on a misadventure Tuesday, May 23, and were trapped away from their mother.  Framingham firefighters were called about the stuck ducks and sprung into action. They teamed up with the city's Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater Division to hatch a plan and retrieve the wayward ducklings.  DUCKLING RESCUE: Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, May 23, we responded to a report of 3 ducklings caught in a sewer drain.... Posted by Framingham Fire Department on Wednesd…

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Murder Conviction: 4 Men Get Life In Prison For Holyoke Man's 2019 Slaying Murder Conviction: 4 Men Get Life In Prison For Holyoke Man's 2019 Slaying
Murder Conviction: 4 Men Get Life In Prison For Holyoke Man's 2019 Slaying  Four men convicted last week for the murder of a Holyoke man in 2019 were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, May 24, authorities said.  Luis Cotto, Keith Cotto, Isaiah Fraticelli, all of Springfield, and Victor Espinosa, of Chicopee, were also convicted on lesser charges of possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded firearm, the Hampden County District Attorney announced. They received up to seven years to be served concurrently with their life sentences. Investigators said the men pulled up alongside a pickup truck driven by Gabriel "Gaby"…

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Shocker: Man Out On Bail For Gun Charge Busted Again On Gun Charge In Springfield Shocker: Man Out On Bail For Gun Charge Busted Again On Gun Charge In Springfield
Shocker: Man Out On Bail For Gun Charge Busted Again On Gun Charge In Springfield A Springfield man with a lengthy criminal history who was out on bail for a firearms charge was arrested on Tuesday, May 23, on another weapons charge, authorities said.  David Beadle, 28, faces charges of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, improper storage of a gun, firearm violation with three prior violent/drug crimes, Springfield police said.  A judge ordered him held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing, officials said.  Police previously arrested Beadle and two oth…

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Child Porn Conviction: Central Mass Man Who Had 500 Videos, 1,000 Images Gets 10 Years Child Porn Conviction: Central Mass Man Who Had 500 Videos, 1,000 Images Gets 10 Years
Child Porn Conviction: Central Mass Man Who Had 500 Videos, 1,000 Images Gets 10 Years A 46-year-old Worcester County man who admitted to having hundreds of images and videos of child porn and using social media to solicit nudes from children will spend a decade behind bars, authorities said Michael Irons, 46, of Gardner, pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison last week, the prosecutor announced on Tuesday, May 23.  Police searched Irons' home in July 2020 and found two cell phones in his bedroom that c…

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