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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

Accused Holyoke Killer Who Fled To Puerto Rico Won't Be Running Anywhere Anytime Soon: DA A 22-year-old Holyoke man accused of a fatal shooting in the summer before fleeing to Puerto Rico is back in Massachusetts and was denied bail at his arraignment Thursday, Oct. 12, authorities said. Aleq Rodriguez is charged with murder in the killing of Edgar Soto-Irizarry on June 22, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. The judge at his arraignment ordered him held without bail and revoked his bail from an open firearms case. Police were called to an apartment building in the 300 block of Appleton Street just before 9:30 a.m., where they found 30-year-old&n…

10/12/2023

Police & Fire

Man, 49, Hit, Killed While Working On Western Mass Road ID'd By Police A 49-year-old construction worker working on a crew repairing a road in Berkshire County on Thursday morning, Oct. 12, was run over and killed by an 87-year-old driver, authorities said. Shane Cassavant, of Lanesboro, was working on the roadway near 777 West Street just before 8 a.m., Pittsfield police said. Edward Ladouceur, of Pittsfield, was driving east on the road and was flagged to move into the westbound lane once at the construction site. That's when police say he crashed his Chevrolet Colorado into Cassavant, police said. Paramedics rushed Cassavan…

10/12/2023

News

Mass-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Sports commentator Katie Nolan took Wednesday night's episode of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" down to the wire when she tied with "Law & Order: SVU" alum Christopher Meloni and had to finish the game with a rare tiebreaker question. Nolan, a former ESPN broadcaster and podcaster who now hosts "Friday Night Baseball Apple TV+, is a Framingham native. She and Meloni faced off against Sherri Shepherd, a daytime TV talk show host who formerly was a panelist on "The View." We love a tie breaker! Watch the dramatic finish of this week's #CelebrityJeopardy! Find Your Station: http://bit.ly/2B…

10/12/2023

Police & Fire

Man Who Pulled Trigger In Chelsea Killing Caught In South Boston: Police Police in Chelsea say they have arrested a man who killed a 23-year-old on Sunday night, Oct. 8. Edgar Nerys, 28, was captured Wednesday in South Boston, Massachusetts State Police said. He is charged with murder. Police say Nerys shot and killed Santos David Canizales just before 10:30 p.m. near Congress Avenue and Shurtleff Street. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Nerys will be arraigned Thursday in Chelsea District Court, authorities said. Santos David's mother, Lizett Leiva, created a GoFundMe to help pay …

10/11/2023

News

$2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday While most everyone has a wild-eyed fantasy of what they would do if they won the lottery: buy a Ferrari, go on a luxurious vacation, or maybe even make some investments. One Peabody man who recently won a massive payday has a low-key goal. Michael Dodge collected his $2 million check on Friday, Oct. 6, after he won the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch card game. Dodge took the $1.3 million lump sum payment before taxes rather than the annuity. And how does he plan to spend that seven-figure sum? He wants to use some of the money to pay off his truck. Dodge bo…

10/11/2023

News

A&E 'Killer Cases' Show Will Feature Western Mass Cop Who Killed His Wife Convicted murderer Brian Fanion is ready for his close-up. Well, as close as his jailers will let the cameras get. Fanion, a former Hampden County cop who was convicted earlier this year of killing his wife, will be the subject of a true-crime series on A&E called "Killer Cases." The hour-long episode will air on Friday, Oct. 13, at 9 p.m. on the A&E Network. All the emotion, drama, and suspense of America’s most chilling murder trials are captured on "Killer Cases." Weaving together interviews and gripping footage, "Killer Cases" is an immersive true crime roller coaster. Vi…

10/11/2023

News

'Nazis' Spray Painted On Sign Of Palestinians For Peace Group In Boston Community leaders are demanding action after someone spray painted the word "Nazis" on the sign for the Palestinian Cultural Center for Peace and Islamic Seminary of Boston. The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Massachusetts has asked police to make this case a priority as no one should face harassment for their faith or race. “We urge state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate this disturbing incident as a hate crime,” said CAIR-MA Executive Director Tahirah Amatul-Wadud in a news statement. “All Americans, whatever their faith or …

10/11/2023

Police & Fire

3rd Man Wanted In Shooting That Killed Newborn In Western Mass Added To Most Wanted List A man who Hampden County police say was involved in a shooting that struck an innocent bystander and killed her unborn baby has been added to the state's most wanted list. Kermith D. Alvarez is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the Oct. 4 shooting in Holyoke, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. Johnluis Sanchez, age 30, and Alejandro Ramos, age 22, were previously charged in the Oct. 4 shooting. Related: Duo Nabbed In Holyoke Shooting That Led To Baby's Death Investigators said the men got into an argument and exchanged gunfire at the intersection of Sargean…

10/11/2023

Obituaries

3rd-Generation Revere Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile' The Revere Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its brothers after beloved firefighter Steve Ferrante Jr. died last week. He was just 35 years old. It's unclear what caused his death on Oct. 4, but the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts listed it as an "active duty death." However, it is unclear if he died while on the job. Dozens of people have posted memorials on social media to Ferrante for his bravery as a firefighter, his kindness to everyone he met, and his dedication to his community. https://www.buonfiglio.com/obituary/RFDSteven-FerranteJr?mibextid=Zxz2 Po…

10/10/2023

Police & Fire

Boston Sex Offender Who Flashed Woman While Delivering Package Admits To Threatening Her: Feds A registered sex offender who was out on supervised release when he allegedly flashed his penis to a woman while working as an Amazon driver admitted he tried to intimidate the woman into not testifying against him, authorities said. Mark Pinnock, 32, of Boston, was convicted of sex trafficking in 2014 and spent eight years in prison, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Shortly after his release in July 2022, investigators said he flashed his genitals to a female custodian at a condominium complex as he dropped off a package. Federal officials moved to strip Pinnock of his s…

10/10/2023

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