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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

Woman Screams For Help, Robs Good Samaritan In Central Mass: Police A man said he was robbed at knifepoint by a woman who he thought was in danger after she screamed for help on Wednesday, April 12. Angelic Berry, 32, of Worcester, is charged with armed robbery and resisting arrest following the alleged early morning stick-up, Worcester police said. The man said he was driving on Main Street when he heard a woman cry out for help around 6 a.m., police said. He said he went to check on the woman with firey red hair, and she pulled out a knife and demanded all of his money. The wannabe good Samaritan gave police a description of his mugger,…

04/12/2023

Police & Fire

Newly Minted Millionaires Made Bank Cutting Catalytic Converters In Mass, NH: Feds Seven men who police say are responsible for stealing nearly 500 catalytic converters from cars in Massachusetts and New Hampshire since last year were arrested Wednesday, April 12. The stolen car parts were worth about $2 million. According to the US Attorney for Massachusetts, the theft ring included — Rafael Davila, a/k/a “Robin Hood,” 35, of Feeding Hills, Mass.; Jose Torres, a/k/a “Goldy,” a/k/a “Goldy Tech,” 37, of Springfield, Mass.; Nicolas Davila, 25, of Springfield, Mass.; Jose Fonseca, a/k/a “Charlito,” 26, of Springfield, Mass.; Zachary Marshall, 26, of Holyoke, Mass.; Santo …

04/12/2023

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Drug Murder: Two CT Felons Charged In Brutal 2012 Slaying, Feds Say Federal officials have charged two men currently serving prison terms for other crimes with kidnapping and killing a Connecticut man in 2012, authorities said. Melkuan Scott, age 32, and Arthur Stanley, age 33, both formerly of Hartford, were indicted in February on charges of kidnapping resulting in death and causing death with a firearm, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Tuesday, April 11. They have both pleaded not guilty. Investigators said Scott and Stanley kidnapped Serafin Velez in Hartford on Feb. 16, 2012, and shot and killed him near 1 Waverly Park, the…

04/12/2023

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Bystanders Stick Up For Bullied Homeless Man In Central Mass Park, Help Police Arrest Attackers Several people enjoying a park in Worcester over the weekend refused to allow a group of teens to bully an unhoused man and decided to do something about it. It happened at Elm Park on Saturday, April 8, when four teens confronted the man for no reason. They pushed him, taunted him, and took things from him, police said. That was until a group of bystanders — tired of the harassment — called police and stepped up to protect the man until officers could arrive, officials said. The teens ran off before police showed up, but the park protectors passed on their details. Polic…

04/11/2023

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Accused Bank Robber Reps His Love Of Patriots During Central Mass Heist; Quickly Busted: Cops Police in Central Massachusetts quickly caught an alleged bank robber thanks in part to his love of the New England Patriots, authorities said. Todd Mitchell, age 46, of Northbridge, faces a single charge of unarmed robbery from the Tuesday morning, April 11, heist of a Santander Bank, Northbridge police said. A customer at the 1234 Providence Road bank called 911 just after 9 a.m. to report a robbery, authorities said. The caller gave police a detailed description of the suspect and told officers where he ran when he left the building. Within minutes, police found M…

04/11/2023

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Fatal Wreck: Woman, 64, Hit By Van In Lawrence Dies Week Later, DA Says A 64-year-old who was hit by a van last week in Lawrence has died of her injuries in a Boston hospital, authorities said. Silvana Seabra, 64, of Methuen, was hit just before 2:45 p.m. on April 3 at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Erving Avenue, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed her to Boston Medical Center, but she succumbed to her injuries on Monday, April 10. A man who was also struck by the van suffered minor injuries and is recovering at home after being treated at Lawrence General Hospital, the prosecutor said. Massachusetts State Police a…

04/11/2023

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Grave Clobber: Teen Charged With Drunkenly Crashing Into 19 Headstones In Western Mass, DA Says A 19-year-old Western Massachusetts man accused of drunkenly crashing into more than a dozen gravestones in Northampton said it wasn't him, authorities said. Matthew James Dulude, of Holyoke, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, April 11, to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding, possession of open containers of alcohol, and failure to wear a seatbelt, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Related: Holyoke Driver Smashes 19 Headstones In Northampton Cemetery Northampton police patrolling Bridge Road noticed Dulude and his car just before 1:…

04/11/2023

Police & Fire

Boy Hit By Pickup Truck At School Bus Stop In Western Mass: Fire Department A boy in Hampden County was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning, April 11, after a pickup truck crashed into him while he waited at a bus stop in Holyoke, officials said. Holyoke firefighters were called to Lyman Street near Center Street around 7:30 a.m. to reports of a wreck, officials said. The boy was responsive and spoke to responders when they arrived, the Holyoke Fire Department said. They took him to an area hospital to treat his minor injuries. Fire officials did not release the name of the school to protect the child's identity. The truck driver remaine…

04/11/2023

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Found: Central Mass Teen Missing 2 Months Located In New York, Police Say A 15-year-old Central Massachusetts boy who went missing two months ago has been found in New York City after an intensive search that tracked him up and down the East Coast, police said. Michael Davis Sr., 54, with no fixed address, was arrested and charged with custodial interference, Northborough police said. Michael Davis Jr. disappeared on Feb. 9 on Main Street in Northborough. Police have put out multiple alerts looking for clues on his whereabouts and asking for the public's help to track him down. Related: Police Worry For Health Of Missing Northborough Teen…

04/10/2023

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Burglar Caught Red-Handed Leaving Scene Of Crime In Central Mass: Police A 41-year-old suspected burglar had a bit of bad luck early Monday morning, April 10, when police happened upon him as he left the Worcester business he'd just broken into, authorities said. Eduardo Duran faces a slew of charges following his arrest, Worcester police said. Officers were called to 427 Park Ave. just after 3:15 a.m. to reports of a business break-in. When they arrived, Duran was walking out of the building holding a pry bar, police said. He threw it away when he saw officers and ran. Duran cut through several backyards to getaway, but police eventually caug…

04/10/2023

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