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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

Lawrence Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Killing 11-Year-Old Niece: Report A 62-year-old Lawrence man who pleaded guilty to raping and killing his 11-year-old great-niece in 2018 will spend 25 to 27 years in prison, a judge ruled on Friday, Aug. 12. Miguel Rivera admitted to charges of manslaughter, aggravated rape of a child, and distributing drugs on Thursday, the Essex District Attorney's Office said in a statement. “This was a senseless killing of a child that robbed the victim’s family and friends of the opportunity to watch her grow up,” said District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett in a statement. “Nothing we can do will bring their loved one ba…

08/12/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Traffickers Took Over Apartment Complex To Build Drug Factory: Feds A federal judge sentenced a 36-year-old Boston man to more than five years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to drug distribution and conspiracy charges, authorities said. Arthur Hodges of Brighton was arrested as part of Operation Snowfall, a multi-law enforcement agency drug sting that targeted the drug operations of Boston-area street gangs, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Investigators said Hodges was a supervisor and drug distributor. During the operation, agents determined that a gang turned portions of the Commonwealth Development, formerly known as Fidelis Way a…

08/12/2022

Police & Fire

Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Boston police said a man was shot to death Thursday evening, Aug. 11, and investigators are asking for help to find the shooter. The man was shot just after 8:30 p.m. near 4 Oak Hill Avenue in Mattapan, Boston police said. When officers arrived, they found him bleeding but still alive. Responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead, police said. Boston police are investigating the case and ask anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. If you want to leave an anonymous tip, call CrimeStoppers 1-800 -494-TIPS…

08/12/2022

Police & Fire

Multiple Injured After Truck Rolls Over Guardrail On I-93 In Canton: Report A Friday morning crash on I-93 in Canton injured multiple people when a work truck rolled over a guard rail, reports said, and caused a traffic headache for many. The truck slammed into the guard rail at the junction of I-93 and Route 24 and rolled over just before 6 a.m., NBC Boston said. Five people were injured, and one had life-threatening wounds in the wreck, Massachusetts State Troopers said. Authorities closed lanes of traffic as they investigated and cleaned up the scene. BREAKING: truck rolled over on its side on 93 SB near the Pike, just past the O’Neill Tunnel. Left lane …

08/12/2022

Police & Fire

Missing Massachusetts Teen Possibly In Philadelphia Area: Police Massachusetts State Police said a 16-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Alford, Mass., last month could be in the Philadelphia area. Nevaeh Mack disappeared from Berkshire County on July 29, and no one has seen her since. State police said there is reason to believe she left the state for Pennsylvania, though they did not say if there were any sightings of her there. Mack is 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighs around 105 pounds, police said. She was wearing gray sweatpants, an orange or pink short-sleeved shirt, and a black-hooded American Eagle sweatshirt. Police as…

08/11/2022

News

Robert Downey Jr. Bikes Around Boston During Visit To MIT, Cambridge Iron Man ditched the thrusters and rocket packs on his suit during his visit to Boston this week when he toured Tony Stark's alma mater MIT. Instead, actor Robert Downey Jr. pedaled his way around Cambridge on a bike Wednesday, Aug. 10, to highlight his initiative to save the planet for real and not just in his movies. Downey shared several photos and videos of his exploits around town through the social media account for his FootPrint Coalition, which invests in technologies that fight climate change and promote sustainability. He posted a video explaining the value of bike lanes as he …

08/11/2022

News

PETA Honors Massachusetts Police K9 Killed In Standoff At Virginia Memorial Animal rights group PETA said it would honor Frankie, the Massachusetts State Police dog killed in the line of duty last month, with a "leaf" on its Tree of Life in Norfolk. Frankie was fatally shot during a stand-off with a 38-year-old wanted man in Fitchburg, Mass., on July 26. On Thursday, Aug. 11, PETA announced that Frankie had earned a spot on its Tree of Life for his heroism. “More than once in his nine impressive years of helping to safeguard the community, Frankie protected his fellow officers as well,” said PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch in a pr…

08/11/2022

News

PETA Honors Massachusetts State Police K9 Killed In Fitchburg Standoff Animal rights group PETA said it would honor Frankie, the Massachusetts State Police dog killed in the line of duty last month. Frankie was fatally shot during a stand-off with a 38-year-old wanted man in Fitchburg on July 26. Matthew Mack barricaded himself inside his apartment and refused to come outside despite pleas from his family and police negotiators. When talks broke down, officials sent Frankie and his handler, Trooper David Stucenski, in to try and arrest Mack. But he saw them as they approached the back door and fired several shots. Police rushed him to an emergency veterinaria…

08/11/2022

Sports

Patriots Running Back James White Retires After 8 Seasons In New England Patriots running back James White, who won three Super Bowls during his eight years in New England, announced on Thursday, Aug. 11, that he would retire. "It has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates, and the people of New England as a Patriot!," the nine-year veteran posted on social media. "... "Thank you to Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream. To be able to play my entire career for one franchise, in front of the best fans in the NFL, has been a tremendous blessing and honor." "James W…

08/11/2022

Police & Fire

Alabama Man, 62, Raped Killed Mom Of 4-Week-Old At Massachusetts Hotel In 1980 An employee of Boston's Hotel Diplomat was making their morning rounds on March 19, 1980, when they made a discovery that took nearly two decades to unravel. However, that tangled mess started to detangle as police announced this week they've made a break in the case. Wendy Dansereau, a 19-year-old mother with a 4-week-old daughter, was found in one of the rooms at the South End hotel after she was raped and strangled, reports said. Detectives scoured the scene, but there were few leads. Luckily, they collected items that had the killer's DNA. Nearly 40 years later, co…

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