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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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire

'Dirty' Ex-Quincy Police Lt. Busted After Offering FL Teen Money For Sex: Police Florida police say a retired Quincy police lieutenant tried to entice an undercover officer he believed was a 14-year-old into having sex for $80. Jeffrey Burrell, 68, is charged with soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct using a computer and unlawful use of a two-way communications device, the Nassau County Sheriff's Office said. Burrell retired from the Quincy Police Department in 2016 after 31 years on the force. He has since moved to Florida, the Patriot Ledger reported. Burrell was one of 11 men arrested in the Sheriff's Office Operation Keystroke. Burrell got involved af…

09/15/2022

Police & Fire

Westfield Woman Called In Bomb Threat Hoax To Children's Hospital: FBI FBI agents arrested a Westfield woman on Thursday, Sept. 15, in connection with a bomb threat called into Boston Children's Hospital late last month. Catherine Leavy, 37, is charged with making a false telephonic bomb threat for the Aug. 30 call, which forced police to lock down the area, federal authorities announced and a press conference. Leavy allegedly called the Children's Hospital from her cell phone and said: "There is a bomb on the way to the hospital, you better evacuate everybody you sickos," WCVB reported. Authorities locked down the hospit…

09/15/2022

Traffic

Medford Roll-Over Wreck Causing Major Traffic Delays On I-93 (Developing) Traffic officials in Medford said a roll-over crash on I-93 is causing traffic delays. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in a tweet that the wreck happened in the northbound lanes beneath the Roosevelt Circle near exit 24 around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15. Only one lane of traffic remains open as emergency crews are still on the scene. Photos from the crash from NBC Boston show two cars involved with an ambulance on site. Happening now: Route 93 North, underneath Roosevelt Circle in Medford, this two car crash has sent some to the hospital and is causing heavy tr…

09/15/2022

Police & Fire

Worcester Man Sets Speed Record Going To Prison With Sports Car Fraud: Feds A 29-year-old Worcester man decided to speed run his way to prison when he stole someone's identity and defrauded two banks to purchase a sports car. Brandon Brouillard was sentenced to just shy of four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to identity theft and two counts of bank fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Brouillard's road trip to federal prison began in February 2021 when he stole a New Hampshire man's identity and used it to open a bank account and then $108,000 from that account to a different one at another bank, prosecutors said. He also used that ma…

09/15/2022

News

Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor At least 50 undocumented migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, Sept. 14, on the order of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, multiple news reports said. Island residents did not know about this beforehand and had to scramble to accommodate them. Due to an unexpected urgent #humanitarian situation, #DCEMA are opening #Emergency #Shelters tonight on #MarthasVineyard. If you’re willing & able to volunteer in a clinical or non-clinical role, contact @DukesOffice at 508-684-8015#VolunteersNeeded #HumanitarianAid #DukesCounty — Dukes County Emergency Management Association (@Dukes…

09/15/2022

Police & Fire

Iranian Nationals Coordinated Cyberattacks On Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI The FBI said three Iranian nationals have hacked and attacked computer systems around the world, including the Boston Children's Hospital. Mansour Ahmadi, 34, Ahmad Khatibi Aghda, 45, and Amir Hossein Nickaein Ravari, 30, "engaged in a pattern of hacking, cyber-theft, and extortion largely for personal gain," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. The agency indicted the men earlier this week, though they remain in Iran and have escaped capture. The FBI is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to their capture. REWARD! 💰Up to $10M 💰for information on Iranian malicious #…

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Spitting Mad 32-Year-Old Quincy Man Takes A Bite Out Of MBTA Worker A 32-year-old man with a history of violence against the MBTA attacked an inspector this week and took a bite out of his hand, authorities said. Sean Kenneally had to be restrained after he started swearing and spitting on passengers waiting for a train to arrive at Fields Corner Station just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13., transit police said. It's unclear what upset Kenneally, but when an MBTA inspector went to find out, the Quincy man punched him in the face and bit him on the hand, breaking the skin, transit officials said. A nearby Boston firefighter and MBTA worker wre…

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Logan Airport On Pace To Set Record For Number Of Guns Seized The Transportation Safety Administration announced this week that security officers seized a loaded 9mm handgun from a woman attempting to board a flight at Logan International Airport. That seizure marks a dubious distinction for the airport as it ties it for the most firearms found in a year, and there are still three months left in 2022. The woman, a petty officer in the US Coast Guard, had stored the pistol in a diaper bag, where agents as she went through a security checkpoint on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the TSA said. Massachusetts State Police took the weapon and issued her a summons t…

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Cruise Line Worker Accused Of Sex Assault On Ship Bound For Boston: Report An employee of a Norweigan Cruise Line ship accused another worker of sexual assault as the boat was heading to Boston, a news report said. CBS Boston reported that the FBI working with Massachusetts State Police met with employees aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, while it was docked at the Black Falcon Terminal in Boston. "Their investigation revealed the alleged assault took place previously while the ship was making way somewhere between Providence and Boston," State Police spokesman Dave Procopio told the news station. "The suspect and victim…

09/14/2022

News

Accused Quincy Serial Rapist Had Charge Dropped In 2003: Report A news report said that police in 2003 arrested a Quincy man accused of multiple violent rapes, but prosecutors dropped the charges. Ivan Cheung, 42, is charged with four counts of rape — two against children — that allegedly happened in 2003, 2005, and 2006, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Investigators arrested Cheung on Monday, Sept. 12. He did not appear at his initial hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, but his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, the prosecutor said. Cheung, who was being held on a $1 million bail, will return to court …

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