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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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Obituaries

Smart, Funny, Kind: Auburn Rallies Around Little League Coach, Dad Of 3 Who Died In His Sleep A GoFundMe for an Auburn Little League coach and father of three who died unexpectedly late last year has more than doubled its goal, as the community rallies around his family. Friends remember Brian Daoust, who died on Dec. 30, as a funny, caring, and kind father who loved helping others. It's no surprise then that the fundraiser for his family has generated nearly $10,000, more than twice its $4,000 goal. Social media is filled with posts dedicated to the 52-year-old, who earned the nickname "the wizard of win" from his friends at the Auburn Little League. "I am so hea…

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student Dozens of people gathered on Monday, Jan. 9, to protest the officer-involved killing of UMass student Sayad Faisal last week and grieve the loss of a community member that they said had big dreams and was working to make them a reality. The Bangladesh Association of New England and other groups led the protest to denounce police brutality and call out officers for not seeking less lethal means to deal with the young man. A Cambridge officer shot Faisal a little after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4., after he jumped through a window in the Cambridgeport area and began cutting himself with b…

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Springfield Teen's 'Arsenal' Included Sawed-Off Shotgun, Assault Rifle: Police A 17-year-old Springfield boy was busted with an arsenal of weapons that would have made Rambo jealous, authorities announced on Monday, Jan. 9. Over the weekend, police raided the teenager's home on Rest Way and found a sawed-off shotgun, another shotgun, an assault rifle, three other firearms, two 50-round drums, twelve magazines — including nine high-capacity mags — and more than 1,100 rounds of ammunition, Springfield police said. Police aren't releasing the boy's name because of his age. “The arsenal that was stored in this home was staggering," Springfield Police Superint…

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Quick Trip To Worcester CVS Lands Woman, Wanted Man In Jail: Police A quick-thinking Worcester officer felt something was suspicious when a car ahead of them made a hard turn into a CVS parking lot, authorities said. They had a right to be. The Toyota sedan that had just shown off its tight turning radius was stolen. The passenger jumped out of the car and went inside the store as the officer called for backup. That passenger, Juan Gildelamadrid, 42, of Bowdoin St., tried to walk away from police when he approached him. That was likely because he had three outstanding warrants for receiving a stolen vehicle, Worcester police said. They put …

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Lost Dog Returns Home After Longmeadow Fire Where Propane Tank Exploded: Officials A Longmeadow garage over the weekend escalated when a propane tank inside exploded, burning cars and causing problems for firefighters. The blaze on Dunn Road began around 8:30 p.m., the Longmeadow Fire Department said. When firefighters arrived, the entire home's garage was engulfed. And putting it out was not an easy proposition, though they were able to save the home from being destroyed. Shortly after engaging with the fire, though, the propane tank erupted. Complicating matters even more, a water main broke on West, which sent firefighters in search of help from nearby crews. Shake…

01/09/2023

Neighbors

Mr. Spooky's Paws Unable To Shatter Glass Ceiling Of Attleboro Politics People say they want change in their politicians, but Mr. Spooky was a step too far. Last week, the federally-minded feline sauntered into Attleboro City Hall with the hope of shaking things up like a bag of treats, but he was denied. Despite having the anti-dog lobby in his pocket, Mr. Spooky's dreams were dashed. City law requires mayoral candidates to be 18, registered to vote, and a human. The halls of City Hall looked fur-midable 🐱 today when Mr. Spooky came by to pull papers to run for Mayor! Unfortunately... Posted by City of Attleboro on Friday, January 6, 2023 Still, Mr. Spo…

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Holyoke Officer Beaten Bloody During Fight After Suspect Grabbed For His Gun A Holyoke officer was seriously injured after he was attacked during what started out as a routine interaction and ended in a violent fight for his life. The officer and his partner were called to an apartment building at 72 Essex St. Thursday night around 9 p.m. because someone reported three men were smoking "illegal narcotics" in the hallway, authorities said. Officials didn't specify what drugs the men were alleged to have been enjoying. The officers asked for the men's information, but one of the suspects gave them a fake name, authorities said. He was later identifi…

01/06/2023

Police & Fire

Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police A 26-year-old man faces a slew of charges after police say he fired off several rounds in downtown Springfield in the middle of the day and then tried to hide the gun in a trash can. David Lazu is charged with carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a building, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of a firearm without an FID card, and convicted felony in possession of a firearm, Springfield police said. Officers received a ShotSpotter alert in the Newland Street area just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Five …

01/06/2023

Police & Fire

Bank Robber Who Tried To Take Hostage Pleads Guilty To Allston Heist: Feds An Everett man who police said tried to take a hostage following a 2021 bank robbery in Allston admitted to his role in the crime this week, federal authorities said. Jamaine Howell, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery and one count of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of, a crime of violence in the February 2021 robbery, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Federal officials said Howell entered the TD Bank branch on Commonwealth Avenue on February 7 with a plastic bag and a mission. He handed the telle…

01/06/2023

Police & Fire

Car Crashes Into Springfield Home, Driver Taken To Hospital: Officials A driver was hospitalized late Thursday night, Jan. 5, after crashing into a home in Springfield, fire officials said. Springfield firefighters were called to 260 Garvey Drive around 11 p.m. when the car careened off the road and into the home at the corner of Stapleton Road. Firefighters had to cut the driver from the vehicle, officials said. Responders rushed the driver to Bay State Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. At 2300 hrs SFD responded to 260 Garvey St. Car vs house. One occupant was extricated and transported to a local hospital with non li…

01/06/2023

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