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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

News

Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor At least 50 undocumented migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, Sept. 14, on the order of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, multiple news reports said. Island residents did not know about this beforehand and had to scramble to accommodate them. Due to an unexpected urgent #humanitarian situation, #DCEMA are opening #Emergency #Shelters tonight on #MarthasVineyard. If you’re willing & able to volunteer in a clinical or non-clinical role, contact @DukesOffice at 508-684-8015#VolunteersNeeded #HumanitarianAid #DukesCounty — Dukes County Emergency Management Association (@Dukes…

09/15/2022

Police & Fire

Iranian Nationals Coordinated Cyberattacks On Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI The FBI said three Iranian nationals have hacked and attacked computer systems around the world, including the Boston Children's Hospital. Mansour Ahmadi, 34, Ahmad Khatibi Aghda, 45, and Amir Hossein Nickaein Ravari, 30, "engaged in a pattern of hacking, cyber-theft, and extortion largely for personal gain," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. The agency indicted the men earlier this week, though they remain in Iran and have escaped capture. The FBI is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to their capture. REWARD! 💰Up to $10M 💰for information on Iranian malicious #…

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Spitting Mad 32-Year-Old Quincy Man Takes A Bite Out Of MBTA Worker A 32-year-old man with a history of violence against the MBTA attacked an inspector this week and took a bite out of his hand, authorities said. Sean Kenneally had to be restrained after he started swearing and spitting on passengers waiting for a train to arrive at Fields Corner Station just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13., transit police said. It's unclear what upset Kenneally, but when an MBTA inspector went to find out, the Quincy man punched him in the face and bit him on the hand, breaking the skin, transit officials said. A nearby Boston firefighter and MBTA worker wre…

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Logan Airport On Pace To Set Record For Number Of Guns Seized The Transportation Safety Administration announced this week that security officers seized a loaded 9mm handgun from a woman attempting to board a flight at Logan International Airport. That seizure marks a dubious distinction for the airport as it ties it for the most firearms found in a year, and there are still three months left in 2022. The woman, a petty officer in the US Coast Guard, had stored the pistol in a diaper bag, where agents as she went through a security checkpoint on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the TSA said. Massachusetts State Police took the weapon and issued her a summons t…

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Cruise Line Worker Accused Of Sex Assault On Ship Bound For Boston: Report An employee of a Norweigan Cruise Line ship accused another worker of sexual assault as the boat was heading to Boston, a news report said. CBS Boston reported that the FBI working with Massachusetts State Police met with employees aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, while it was docked at the Black Falcon Terminal in Boston. "Their investigation revealed the alleged assault took place previously while the ship was making way somewhere between Providence and Boston," State Police spokesman Dave Procopio told the news station. "The suspect and victim…

09/14/2022

News

Accused Quincy Serial Rapist Had Charge Dropped In 2003: Report A news report said that police in 2003 arrested a Quincy man accused of multiple violent rapes, but prosecutors dropped the charges. Ivan Cheung, 42, is charged with four counts of rape — two against children — that allegedly happened in 2003, 2005, and 2006, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Investigators arrested Cheung on Monday, Sept. 12. He did not appear at his initial hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, but his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, the prosecutor said. Cheung, who was being held on a $1 million bail, will return to court …

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

$1M Bail For Quincy Man Accused Of Violently Raping Children Nearly 20 Years Ago A 42-year-old Quincy man accused of violently raping two young girls and an two more adult women at knifepoint nearly 20 years ago pleaded not guilty in a Boston court Tuesday, Sept. 13. Ivan Cheung is charged with four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of rape of a child with force, two charges of aggravated rape of a child with force, and two counts of statutory rape of a child, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge issued a $1 million bail, $250,000 for each rape count. Cheung did not appear in court, but his attorney entered the not guilty plea on his behalf. Prosecu…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

Police Investigating Threat Made Against Manchester-By-The-Sea School Police said they are investigating a threat a student made against Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School, but parents, teachers, and students should not be worried. A parent approached a school resource officer on Tuesday, Sep 13, to say that sometime during the past week, a student had made concerning and possible violent threats against the school. That sparked an investigation, and officers quickly identified the suspect, who is no longer a student there, school and police authorities said in a joint statement. The probe is ongoing, but officials do not believe there i…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

18-Year-Old Arrested In North Andover Shooting At Fieldstone Court Police in North Andover said they arrested an 18-year-old man in the Sunday shooting, Sept. 11., at Fieldstone Court. Lewis Aquino of Lawrence turned himself in to investigators on Monday, and he was scheduled to be arraigned on attempted murder and assault charges Tuesday. Though, official charges and bail information were not immediately available Tuesday afternoon. Police said Aquino shot a 40-year-old man in the leg at Fieldstone Court just after 9 a.m. Officers searched the area but did not find the shooter. Police said Aquino and the victim are known to each other and that…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

Former FedEx Driver Stole Guns Out For Delivery, Sold Them To Undercover Agent: Feds A 39-year-old ex-FedEx driver stole several packages he knew had guns inside and sold them, but what he didn't know was the buyer was an undercover officer, federal authorities said. Frank P. O’Toole of Middlesborough was indicted recently on two counts of possession or sale of a stolen firearm after police arrested him on Aug. 12, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Federal officials said that while O'Toole worked as a FedEx delivery driver from October 2021 until June, he swiped three packages he was supposed to deliver. Each of them was from known federal firearm dealers and had…

09/13/2022

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