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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

Repeat Robber Nabbed By Boston Police Police arrested a 29-year-old Boston man robbed two people and a store on back-to-back nights earlier this week. Danavian Daniel faces several charges after police said he pulled a gun on someone at 758 Tremont Street on Monday, July 18, and demanded cash, Boston Police said. Shortly after, police said he did the same thing to another person on the same block. Daniel robbed a store at 124 Harvard Street the following night, officers said. Investigators noted similarities in the robberies and linked them together. When police went to arrest him earlier this week, Daniel tossed h…

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Man Fatally Shot In Head In Boston: Police A man was shot in the head late Thursday night in Mattapan, Boston police said. Police arrived at 14 Orlando Street just after 10 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound to his head, police said. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Investigators didn't release his name. Boston detectives ask if anyone has any information on the killing to call them at (617) 343-4470. Call 1 (800) 494-TIPS to leave an anonymous tip.

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Worst Ride Ever: Boston Man Puts His Face In Woman's Lap On Subway: Police A 29-year-old Boston man gave a woman arguably one of the worst subway rides of her life last week, authorities said. Jason Metayer of South Boston sat next to a woman on the Red Line Saturday, July 16, despite several open seats throughout the car, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Moments later, Metayer laid his head in her lap, turned to look up at her, and blew kisses, the prosecutor said. The woman asked him to stop, but Metayer refused. Another rider called transit police, and they met with the woman and Metayer at the Downtown Crossing station. Metayer would…

07/21/2022

News

Barking Mad Drunk Dorchester Man Kisses Child At Boston Street Fair: Police A 54-year-old Dorchester man attacked a child at a street fair over the weekend and then got into a barking argument with a pair of dogs, authorities said. Hung Tran faces multiple charges from the reported incidents during the inaugural Boston Little Saigon Night Market Saturday night, July 16, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and WHDH report. Boston police officers kicked Tran out of the fair near Dorchester Avenue because he was intoxicated, the prosecutor's office said, but he returned about an hour later. He followed a young child and parent along …

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

FBI Agents, Police Raid Several Hell's Angels Clubs In Massachusetts: Report FBI agents and Massachusetts State troopers raided several Hell's Angel's clubhouses in Massachusetts, including the North Shore, on Thursday, July 21, news reports said. Agents wouldn't go into specifics about the raids, telling WPRI they were “court-authorized activity in connection with an ongoing federal investigation.” The report said heavily armed FBI agents were seen at two of the gang's Westport clubs and Hell's Angel facilities in Lynn and Danvers. ABC6 reported there has been escalating tensions between the famed outlaw biker gang and the Pagans Motorcycle Club. A member of t…

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

2 Women Charged With Embezzling $130K From Chelsea Credit Union: Prosecutor Authorities accused two women of stealing $130,000 from their former employer — Metro Credit Union — in Chelsea, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Morelia Juma, age 25, of Lynn, and Erna Sejdinvovic, age 26, of Malden, were indicted on theft and embezzlement charges on Thursday, July 21, the office said. Bank employees noticed in February that Sejdinvovic funneled fraudulent rebates from the credit union's general ledger into Juma's account, prosecutors said. Juma wasn't working at the bank at this point. Sejdinvovic also raised the amount of money…

07/21/2022

News

The Royals Are Coming! Prince William, Kate Middleton To Visit Boston Step aside, Paul Revere. This British invasion comes with its own press release. Prince William and his wife Prince Kate Middleton will hold the awards ceremony for the Earthshot Prize in Boston later this year. The Earthshot Prize goes to the people and projects who are working to "repair and regenerate the planet," a press release about the awards said. In December, the Royals will choose five winners out of 15 finalists to win a £1 million prize (about $1.2 million) to help fund their initiatives. Introducing #EarthshotBoston2022 🇺🇸This December, we're heading to the @CityofBo…

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Slammed Into Pedestrian And Sped Away In Wilmington: Police Police arrested a 52-year-old woman that they say seriously injured a pedestrian after hitting her Wednesday morning, July 20, in a suburb outside of Boston, and drove away. Karen Haught of Billerica faces several charges from the hit-and-run that happened just after 7 a.m. on Nichols street near the border of Billerica and Tewksbury, Wilmington police said. Responders rushed the pedestrian to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, but police did not release any updates on her condition. Haught became a suspect after several people recognized her 2014 Hyundai Elantra in a security vi…

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer A 24-year-old woman decided to share her beer with a bus driver by pouring it over his head before she bolted late Tuesday night, July 20, Transit Police said. When police tried to arrest her later, she spat on them and tried to bite one of the officers, a report noted. Shatia Butler hopped on an MBTA bus with a friend around 10 p.m., but near the intersection of Columbia Road and Washington Street, she attacked then dumped the drink of the driver, police said. Her 16-year-old friend kicked the door and cracked the glass window as well. Police searched the area and found …

07/20/2022

News

Boston Food Truck Owner Charged With Stealing $1.5M In COVID Funds: Feds A 55-year-old Boston food truck owner faces up to 20 years in prison after he has was charged him with lying to get $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday, July 20. Loc Vo, who owns Smart Gourmet, is accused of fraudulently filing loan applications from April 2020 until July 2021 for programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, the U.S. Attorney in Boston said. The programs were to help businesses stay afloat during the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic. But federal authorities said Vo used the money to invest…

07/20/2022

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