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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

Massachusetts Doctor Punched Police Officer During Jan. 6 Attack On US Capitol: FBI Federal agents arrested an Ashland doctor and charged her with attacking a police officer during the January 6 attack at the US Capitol, authorities said. Jacquelyn Starer, 68, faces charges of civil disorder, assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; and engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds, the Department of Justice said. The FBI alleges that Starer illegally broke into the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, during a "Stop t…

12/20/2022

Business

Taco John's To Open New Restaurants In Massachusetts Taco John's, the popular quick-service restaurant chain with stores in 22 states, will soon join another. Construction work will soon break ground on two new Taco John restaurants in Lawrence and Leominster, a press release announced on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Lawrence location at 50 South Broadway is set to open in February 2023. The franchise hopes to open the Leominster restaurant at 536 North Main Street on March 27, but it must first get the approval of the city's planning board on Feb. 6, a Leominster official said. Though, they could delay a decision until March. …

12/20/2022

Police & Fire

South Hadley Man Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Father, Trying To Burn Down Home: DA A 35-year-old South Hadley man accused of killing his father and burning down the house they shared pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with his father's slaying, authorities said. Craig R. Weise is being held without bail after he pleaded not guilty to the murder of his 70-year-old father David Weise on Monday, Dec. 19, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office reports. Craig was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 7, with the murder of his father and attempted arson, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Police discovered David's body at his home at 37 Lawn Street on Sept. 9…

12/19/2022

Police & Fire

Melrose Mayor Honors Cops Who Helped Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Home Two Melrose police officers who helped an elderly couple get to safety when their house was on fire recently received commendations from the city's mayor. Officers Cole Hinchey and Allen Troche responded to an alarm call on Brunswick Park around 3 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11. They searched the area thinking it was a break-in, but the officers quickly realized things were dire, a report said. Officer Cole Hinchey, Sgt. Michael Lynch and Officer Allen Troche with commendations from Mayor Paul Brodeur. Melrose Police Department Smoke billowed out of the home, and an orange glow lit the night s…

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

Saugus Drug Runner Who Helped Move 100,000 Fentanyl Pills Gets 2 Years: Feds A 46-year-old Saugus woman who pleaded guilty to her role in a large drug ring that sold fake Percocet pills that were spiked with fentanyl was sentenced to two years in federal prison Friday, Dec. 16. Nicole Benton pleaded guilty in October to charges of conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and other controlled substances and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. She will also serve three years of parole once she's released. Federal investigators said Be…

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Man Offered To Help Lady Carry Groceries, Then He Stabbed Her: DA A Boston man who was wanted on several outstanding warrants was arrested and charged with multiple attacks, including stabbing an elderly lady in the chest, authorities said. Ranlee Flores, 34, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault on Friday, Dec. 16, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. The judge at his arraignment revoked his bail on prior charges, which means he will be held for 60 days. Flores received a $30,000 bail on the new offenses, officials said. Polic…

12/16/2022

Weather

Thousands Without Power As Snow Blankets Parts Of Western Mass As much as a foot of snow has fallen in parts of Western Massachusetts on Friday, Dec. 16, with more on the way. But along with the beautiful views come traffic issues and power outages. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) lists more than 3,000 power outages in pockets across the state, with most reported in the west, where snow is at its heaviest. With more snow forecast to fall throughout the day and into Saturday, those numbers could increase. Click here to see an updated map of power outages across Massachusetts. Here's a look at snowfall reports through ~11:30 …

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

Two Bodies Found Inside Huntington Home: DA Police found two bodies inside a Huntington home this week. Gary Rom, 70, and Evelyn Korfias, 59, were found inside the house on 12 Nagler Cross Road on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 14, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said on Friday. The medical examiner is attempting to determine the exact cause of death, but, at this point, investigators do not believe it was foul play. State police detectives are working with Huntington police to investigate the scene.

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

Friends, Family Wrestle With Death Of Boston Man As Alleged Killer Faces Murder Charges As the man accused of killing Jose Aponte was arraigned on murder charges Friday, Dec. 16, his family is working to keep his spirit alive. Michael Perry, 37, is accused of killing Aponte in a Boston apartment on 35 Northampton St. sometime last week, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge ordered him held without bail on a first-degree murder charge. Loved ones of Aponte called police to do a welfare check on Sunday, Dec. 11, but authorities said he was dead inside the apartment when they arrived. Perry was also inside and refused to come out. He threatened officers and a SWAT…

12/16/2022

Police & Fire

GoFundMe Created For Mother Of 3 Found Killed In Stoughton The family of Amber Bucker has started a fundraiser to help pay for the mother of three's funeral. Stoughton police Buckner's body at an outbuilding at 743 Park St. Tuesday morning, Dec. 13. Officials have not said how she died, but investigators are treating it as a homicide. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said her body had "significant injuries." The death shocked Buckner's friends and loved ones, who have posted several memorials for her online. And it has put her family in a difficult position of raising the money for her burial through a GoFundMe&nb…

12/15/2022

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