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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

45-Year-Old Dracut Man Busted Selling Fentanyl Out Of His Car: Police A 45-year-old Dracut man was arrested and charged last week with selling fentanyl out of his car at work, authorities said. Kelvin Sanchez Baez faces charges after police said they saw him selling the drug out of a black Honda Civic at 95 Main St. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Police arrested him two days later, the Tewksbury Police Department said. Sanchez Baez will be arraigned on charges of Distribution of a Class A Drug Friday, Aug. 26, in Lowell District Court, police said.

08/22/2022

Police & Fire

Authorities ID 28-Year-Old Father Shot, Killed In Boston: Police Boston police recently identified the 28-year-old man who died in a shooting last week in the South End area of the city. Dion Ruiz was found around 10 p.m. on Aug. 13 near 58 West Dedham Street with a gunshot wound, Boston police said. Responders rushed him to the hospital, where he died. Dion Ruiz leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter, CBS Boston said. Ruiz's mother told NBC Boston that she would miss her son's hugs when he visited her. "It still isn't real to me. ... I just can't believe it," Wanda Miller said. "It's very heartbreaking for me to lose a child. "Th…

08/22/2022

News

Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant A fox found in Gloucester tested positive earlier this month for rabies, and state and local officials are asking people to stay vigilant outdoors. The Massachusetts Public Health Department said the fox was found near 86 Concord St. on Aug. 10. Anyone who thinks they may have come in contact with the animal should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800 immediately. Rabies is transferred through bites, scratches, and saliva and can make an animal aggressive and confrontational. Anyone who takes their pet on walks should take note of wil…

08/22/2022

Police & Fire

Methuen Teen, Beverly Man, 71, Drown In Separate NH Incidents: Reports Two Massachusetts men died within hours of one another in separate drownings in New Hampshire this weekend. Victor Rosado-Rosario, 19, of Methuen, died just after noon on Saturday, Aug. 21, while swimming at Profile Falls in Bristol, according to WCVB. Rosado-Rosario went underwater near the falls and got trapped behind them. His friends and fellow swimmers pulled him out of the water and performed CPR, but they couldn't save his life. Rosado-Rosario died around 1 p.m., the report said. Police ask anyone who witnessed the drowning to contact investigator Marine Patrol S…

08/22/2022

News

How I Met Your Mayor: Neil Patrick Harris, Malden Mayor Attend Boston Games Convention Malden Mayor Gary Christenson met one of America's most beloved actors and a fellow game lover this weekend while trying to escape reality. He bumped into Neil Patrick Harris during RECON convention in Boston and snagged a photo with the star. Christenson and the "How I Met Your Mother" star attended the popular convention for escape room enthusiasts and creators on Saturday and Sunday, Aug 21-22. Harris is an outspoken fan of puzzle games. He even created his own table-top escape room game called Box One. Longtime fan of @ActuallyNPH and even more so now that I know he's a real gamer…

08/22/2022

Police & Fire

Fires Burns More Than 2 Dozen Acres In Marlborough: Firefighters Heavy smoke blanketed a large swath of Marlborough over the weekend as a brush fire burned more than two dozen acres of land. The fire began just before noon on Friday, Aug. 19, about a mile from Concord Road, the Marlborough Fire Department said in a Facebook post. Crews from Marlborough Sudbury and Hudson Fire departments battled the blaze throughout the weekend until they put it out on Sunday. The conflagration consumed 25 acres of woods, the fire department said. Firefighters didn't report any damage to homes. The Marlborough Fire Department said firefighter…

08/22/2022

Business

'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years A beloved restaurant in Watertown closed its doors for good this week after 40 years of service so the owners can spend more time with their family. Andrea's House of Pizza announced in a Facebook post that it would close down on Friday, Aug. 19. The Taoultsides family, who owns the restaurant, said they had the privilege to watch generations of families grow, but they wanted to relax with theirs now. "... We hope our food brought you comfort through the years, and that when you look back on our small family business that you have fond memories," the post says. "We want to thank all of t…

08/20/2022

Police & Fire

Whitinsville Post Office Worker Busted For Stealing Packages: Feds Porch pirates have become a major nuisance, but federal authorities said a U.S. Postal Service carrier decided to cut out the middle man and steal the packages himself. William J. Page, 32, who worked at the USPS office in Whitinsville, was arrested this week and charged with three counts of mail theft by a Postal Service employee, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Friday, Aug. 19. Investigators said Page swiped collector's coins and other items in January and February 2022. If convicted, Paige faces up to five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine, the D…

08/19/2022

Police & Fire

Boston Man Shoots Himself In Hand With Ghost Gun, Blames His Dad: Police A 29-year-old Boston man is facing several gun charges after he shot accidentally himself with a ghost gun but blamed it on his dad, authorities said. James Thelwell-Mullen of West Roxbury had a cache of weapons inside his home when police searched it earlier this week, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. But investigators found that trove of firepower because of an accident. Thelwell-Mullen walked into Veterans Administration Medical Center on Monday, Aug. 15, with a gunshot wound through his hand, prosecutors said. He told doctors that his dad shot him accident…

08/19/2022

News

Boston Mayor Proclaims Bad Bunny Day Ahead Of His Fenway Show Bad Bunny, the beloved Puerto Rican-born rapper, has two Grammys a handful of platinum songs, and now his own day. Before the 28-year-old played a sold-out show at Fenway Stadium on Thursday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proclaimed that Aug. 18 will forever be known as Bad Bunny day in Beantown. They shared a selfie backstage after the show. pic.twitter.com/dlDdd1V2ec — Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) August 19, 2022 Wu said the musician, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, deserved the honor for his commitment to inclusivity through his art. "Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio h…

08/19/2022

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