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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

U.S. Marshals Nab 'Fugitive Of The Week' From New Hampshire In Worcester A 21-year-old New Hampshire man wanted in connection with a violent armed robbery that sent a man to the hospital earlier this year was captured recently in Worcester. Melvin James Campbell IV was arrested on Aug. 3 after the U.S. Marshal Service listed him as the agency's Fugitive of the Week late last month. Agents said he was considered armed and dangerous. It's unclear how long he was in Massachusetts. Authorities accused Campbell of breaking into a Nashua, N.H., home in March along with several other men, the Marshal Service said. The men forced their way inside the house and be…

08/10/2022

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Sports Betting Now Legal In Massachusetts After Gov. Baker Signs Bill Massachusetts is now the 31st state to legalize sports betting after Gov. Charlie Baker signed the measure into law on Wednesday, Aug. 10. For years, gamblers have driven to New Hampshire and Rhode Island to place their bets. This move ensures that tax money will stay in the Bay State. Though, you'll have to hold on to your money for the time being. Baker said in a statement that it would take a few months for the state implements the new law. "Our administration first filed legislation to legalize sports wagering in the Commonwealth several years ago, and I am glad to be able to sign t…

08/10/2022

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Suffolk DA Convenes Grand Jury For MBTA Officer Accused Of Pulling Gun In Road Rage Incident Days after a report questioned the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's handling of an off-duty MBTA officer accused of pulling a gun in a traffic dispute, the prosecutor announced Wednesday, Aug. 10, that he convened a grand jury to investigate the incident. Though, Kevin Hayden said pressure from the media had nothing to do with his decision. “Our office inherited this investigation, along with many others, from the prior administration," Hayden said in a press release. "... Our announcement today comes amid questions about this investigation and the path it took toward a determina…

08/10/2022

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Man, 30, Savagely Beats 2 Women At Auburn Store, Crashes During Getaway: Police A 30-year-old North Dighton became a one-man wrecking crew on the morning of July 30 when he went berserk at an Auburn gas station when he attacked two women for no reason, crashed his car as he tried to make his getaway, and then got into another fight. Kyle Fitta got angry on the morning of July 30 when a gas station on Route 12 wouldn't take his credit card to pay for his purchases, the Auburn Police Department. Rather than accept that, Fitta began to punch the 19-year-old female cashier in the face, officials said. The girl's mom, who owns the store, rushed over to help, but Fitta …

08/10/2022

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Donations Flood In For Family Who Lost Everything In Merrimac 3-Alarm Fire Alison Russell was taking an afternoon nap on Sunday, Aug. 7, when her nephew shook her awake. The house was on fire, and they needed to get out now. Russell called the Merrimac Fire Department and rushed outside just after 2 p.m. There was nothing she could do but watch the flames grow stronger and engulf her Skunk Road home. And despite the firefighters' best efforts, it could not be saved. Russell and her nephew got out safely, and her son, who also lived there, wasn't home when the fire started. Though sadly, their cat Snow White hasn't been found and likely died in the fire, a GoF…

08/10/2022

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3 Arrested in Revere After Police See Through Ruse To Hide Drugs As Cookies State troopers said a large duffle bag they found in the trunk of a car labeled "cookies" this week had less to do with baking and everything to do with getting baked. Bryan DaRosa, 18, Rick Pierre, 23, and Halland Pierre, 18, all of Lynn, were pulled over on Revere Beach Monday, Aug 8, after a state police trooper spotted DaRosa's BMW had no front license plate and an expired inspection sticker, the Massachusetts State Police Office said. The registration also had lapsed a month prior. Because of that, police had to impound the car, which meant troopers would need to searc…

08/09/2022

Police & Fire

Dump Truck Crashes Into Route 2 Overpass In Arlington: Police Authorities say commuters should expect heavy delays on and around Route 2 in Arlington after a dump truck slammed into an overpass on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 9. Massachusetts State Police tweeted just after 2 p.m. that the truck collided with the Park Avenue overpass. Troopers didn't say if anyone was injured in the wreck. Troopers responding to Rt.2 West in Arlington where a dump truck struck the Park Ave (Rt 60) overpass. The 2 right lanes and break down lanes are closed.Traffic is being moved by one lane. #matraffic — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) August 9, 2022 The breakd…

08/09/2022

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Transit Police Ask Public To Help Find Man Involved In Boston Sex Assault Transit police want the public's help in identifying a man investigators say sexually assaulted someone last week. The assault happened at the MBTA Tuft's Medical Station at 750 Washington St. around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4. Investigators did not release any information on the victim or circumstances surrounding the incident. If you know the man pictured or have any information on the sexual assault, transit authorities ask you to call the criminal investigations unit at 617-222-1050. You can make an anonymous by texting 873873.

08/09/2022

Police & Fire

Hours-Long Stand-Off With Fugitive In Quincy Ends Peacefully: Police Quincy police said a stand-off with a fugitive ended peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 9. The department tweeted just before 4:30 p.m. that the hours-long stalemate was over, and the suspect was in custody and on his way to a hospital for evaluation. This situation has been resolved peacefully. The suspect is being transported to a local hospital for evaluation. https://t.co/kAZH0duC93 — Quincy, MA Police Dept (@quincymapolice) August 9, 2022 Massachusetts State Police said the man was wanted on a theft charge. Police did not release the man's name or how the stand-off ended. Offic…

08/09/2022

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Ex Lynn Probation Officer Who Sexually Exploited 13-Year-Old Gets 17 Years In Prison: Feds A 49-year-old former assistant chief probation officer in Lynn will spend the next 17 years in prison after a federal court found he sent sexually explicit photos and videos to a 13-year-old girl and coerced her to reciprocate, authorities said. Brian Orlandella of Beverly was convicted of sexual exploitation of a child and sending obscene material to a minor in April, but a judge didn't impose a sentence until Friday, Aug. 5, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said. Orlandella's relationship with the girl was uncovered in 2018 when the Texas teenager's mother found pho…

08/09/2022

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