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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

Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect Boston police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say was involved in a shooting last week. Investigators recently released photos of the man taken from a security camera that show the man walking near the July 17 shooting at a parking lot on Humboldt Avenue and Seaver Street in Roxbury just after 10:30 p.m., Boston Police said. The man ran away toward Brookledge and Hutchings streets. Police did not release any information on the victim. He wore a black sweatshirt with the word "Scarface" on the front, black leggings beneath black shorts, and Puma shoes, po…

07/29/2022

Police & Fire

Somerville Police Earn Commendations For Gun Bust The Somerville Police Department awarded three officers commendations this week for their quick thinking to resolve a sticky situation earlier this year while uncovering a stash of weapons and drugs at the suspect's house. Officers Mackenzie Richardson, Alex Lorenti, Joseph Moreira, and Detective Jason Costa went to a home at 32 Kent Street apartment 308 in March. They had an arrest warrant for someone who had filed an order of protection against them, police said. The man, whose name police did not release, had a history of violence and gun charges, officials said. So, of…

07/28/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan Boston police say they have identified the man who was shot and killed last week in Mattapan. Jahieem Gist-Vailes, 21, died on Thursday, July 21, after being shot in the head near 14 Orlando Street, Boston Police said. He was dead when officers arrived on the scene, officials added. They did not say if Gist-Vailes was a local resident. Police are still searching for the person responsible for the slaying. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. Call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS to leave an anonymous tip.

07/28/2022

Police & Fire

GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff The father of the man who police say killed a Massachusetts State K9 officer named Frankie before turning the gun on himself has started a GoFundMe to pay for his son's funeral. Matthew Mack committed suicide Monday, July 26, after an hours-long standoff with police and SWAT team members, Massachusetts State Police said. During the siege, the 38-year-old shot and killed the 11-year-old Belgian Malinois as the dog and his handler moved in to arrest him, police said. No one else was injured. Moses Mack, Matthew's father, said in a GoFundMe campaign that his son struggled with mental issues…

07/28/2022

Police & Fire

Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police Boston police officers and the mayor are asking for the public's help to find out who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy Wednesday night. Curtis Ashford Jr. died Wednesday night after someone shot him only a few minutes from his Dorchester home, his mom, Starsha Groce, told Boston25. Curtis, who recently graduated from McCormack Middle School, told his mom that he wanted to go play with his friends. He never came home. “He told me he was at the court playing ball with his friends and I told him to make sure be home by 8 — before the lights come on, and he texted me back OK," his mom told …

07/28/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Man Admits To Killing Father Of 2 Over Grill Disagreement A 31-year-old Boston man pleaded guilty Wednesday, July 27, to shooting and killing his 44-year-old neighbor in 2019 after they got into an argument over a barbecue grill, prosecutors said. Shakeem McNeil of Dorchester will spend the next 19 to 20 years in prison after he pleaded to manslaughter in the case, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office said. He also faces an additional eight to 10 years on a parole violation, prosecutors said. McNeil shot and killed his neighbor Carl Brown on Millet Street after they got into a heated disagreement because McNeil was grilli…

07/27/2022

Police & Fire

Police Across Massachusetts Pay Respects To Police Dog Killed In Standoff A Massachusetts State Police K9 officer named Frankie died on Tuesday night, July 26, after a 38-year-old suspect shot him during a standoff in Fitchburg earlier that day. The 11-year-old Belgian malinois is the first State Police dog to die in the line of duty, officials said. Word traveled quickly through the rank and file of police offices across the state and country, and many of them have sent their condolences and thanks for Frankie's heroism and bravery during his eight years of loyal service. Our thoughts are with the Massachusetts State Police as they mourn the loss of their…

07/27/2022

News

Covid-19: Late Night's Seth Meyers Gets Virus For Second Time Late-night funnyman Seth Meyers said he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time and will have to cancel upcoming tapings of his show. The 48-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum tweeted Wednesday, July 27, that he'd tested earlier this week, but that changed earlier that day. He said he is canceling tapings of his show for the rest of the week as he goes into quarantine again. After negative tests Monday and Tuesday I tested positive for COVID this morning. Canceling shows the rest of this week. Apologies to our scheduled guests and loyal viewers! — Seth Meyers (@sethmeyer…

07/27/2022

Sports

Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy Traveled Across World To Get Engaged Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy announced Wednesday, July 27, that he and his longtime girlfriend Kiley Sullivan are engaged. They are vacationing in Capri, Italy, Boston.com reported, where the NHL star popped the question to his future bride. McAvoy even gave their adorable French bulldog Otto a shoutout in the social media post. "The most amazing day — can’t wait to marry my best friend ❤️🇮🇹 #OttosMom #CanStayForGood," McAvoy announced on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlie McAvoy (@cmcavoy25) The …

07/27/2022

Police & Fire

About 700 Fentanyl Pills Found In Possession Of Central Mass Man: Police Narcotics officers made a massive bust of the synthetic opioid fentanyl recently at homes in Worcester. Ramon Mateo, 36, was arrested on Tuesday after detectives searched three homes and a car following a lengthy investigation, Worcester police said. Inside, officers found 1300 grams of fentanyl and 700 pills believed to be fentanyl, police said. Officials charged Mateo with trafficking more than 200 grams of fentanyl, police said.

07/27/2022

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