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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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News

Central Mass Flight Crew Attacker Who Threatened 'Blood Bath' Unfit For Trial: Report A Worcester County man who threatened to kill passengers aboard a Los Angeles to Boston flight, attacked the flight crew with a metal spoon, and tried to open the plane's door mid-flight is not competent to stand trial, a federal judge ruled this week. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, was charged in March with interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon, which could carry a life sentence in prison, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Related: Terror After Takeoff: Man Tried To Open Plane Door, Stab Flight Atten…

07/14/2023

News

Marina Owner Dies Days After Floods, Heavy Rains Damage Western Mass Docks Luke Brunelle, the owner of Brunelle's Marina in Hampshire County, has died, the company announced on social media Friday, July 14. He was 61 years old. The marina asked for privacy as they grapple with the loss, but leaders added that they would continue Luke's dedication to fostering a thriving boating culture in South Hadley and the surrounding areas. The Brunelle family built the marina in 1959 with just a boat ramp, but it quickly grew and became a popular destination for boaters around the region. Luke Brunelle's cause of death was not released, but it comes just days after many of…

07/14/2023

News

West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitos: Health Department Health officials warned Worcester residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this West Nile Virus in a mosquito pool in the city. The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will spray the affected areas, including West Boylston Street, Fales Street, Quinapoxet Lane, and East Mountain Street. Though, despite this, the virus could spread. Health officials ask residents to remain cautious and take precautions to protect themselves. The best way to avoid contracting the West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos. Repellents, lo…

07/13/2023

Police & Fire

Teen Steals Car, Goes On High-Speed Chase Through Springfield: Police A 17-year-old is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase across Springfield early Thursday morning, July 13, in a stolen car, authorities said. The teen, whose name and charges were not released because of his age, allegedly smashed the window of a Hyundai and cracked open the steering column to hotwire the vehicle, Springfield police said. Officers patrolling the area of Union Street heard tires screeching just before 3:30 a.m. and saw the stolen car speeding down the road without its headlights on. Police gave chase, and the teen ran red lights on State Street and Ches…

07/13/2023

Police & Fire

High-Speed Chase Through 4 Towns Ends With Multi-Car Crash In Central Mass: Police A wanted woman evaded multiple police traps, drove on a flat tire, and ran several red lights before she crashed into cars and a motorcycle in Worcester County earlier this week, authorities said. Latihfa Morgan-Day, 27, of Webster in Worcester County, faces several charges, and more could be on the way following her alleged Tuesday, July 11, escape attempt, Webster police said. The chase began in Brimfield when state troopers spotted Morgan-Day's car and tried to pull her over for outstanding warrants. She is accused of dragging a Uxbridge police officer who tried to arres…

07/13/2023

Police & Fire

Officials Tentatively ID Man Killed In Western Mass Fire Authorities in Hampshire County on Thursday, July 13, released the name of the man believed to have died in a housefire in Belchertown earlier this week. Wesley Korenewsky, 68, who lived at 42 Daniel Square, is believed to be the person that firefighters found after they put out a two-alarm blaze at that address, a spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will make the official identification. Belchertown firefighters were called to the Daniel Square home just after 1:30 p.m. Monday. They found fire and smok…

07/13/2023

Police & Fire

Tewksbury Man Convicted Of Beating Girlfriend To Death In Their Bed A 43-year-old Tewksbury man was found guilty this week of first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of his girlfriend in 2019, authorities said. Eric Griffin was convicted of the murder charge as well as strangulation, two counts of domestic assault and battery and battery, and intimidation of a witness in connection with the killing of Jennifer Kalicki, 39, of Tewksbury, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced Thursday, July 13. Tewksbury police were called to the home Griffin and Kalicki shared on Sept. 15, 2019, around 8:30 p.m. to reports of a sus…

07/13/2023

News

Man Stabbed Twice In Central Mass Gym Speaks Out: 'It's Just Shocking' The 43-year-old man who was stabbed in the locker room of a Planet Fitness in Worcester County on Wednesday morning said the attack was entirely unprovoked. Daniel Harris, age 43, told CBS Boston that he was washing his hands when a man he didn't know stabbed him in the chest and lower back with a box cutter. Harris first thought he'd been punched and didn't realize he'd been slashed until he walked to the customer service desk a few minutes later. "I never said anything to the guy; he never said anything to me, just jumped me and ran off," Harris told the reporter. "They asked …

07/13/2023

Police & Fire

Man Stabbed At Central Mass Gym In Random Assault; Police Bust Alleged Attacker A 43-year-old man was airlifted to a Worcester County hospital after he was stabbed in the bathroom of a Planet Fitness gym Wednesday morning, authorities said. Related: Man Stabbed Gardner Planet Fitness Speaks Out: 'It's Just Shocking' Nunez Lennox, 28, of Revere, was arrested in Leominster shortly after the attack, Massachusetts State Troopers said. Authorities charged him with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in the allegedly random incident. Lennox was being held on a $50,000 bail, authorities said. The attack happened at Planet Fitness on Victoria Street i…

07/12/2023

Police & Fire

Fiancé Charged With DUI Crash That Killed Western Mass Mom A 30-year-old Hampshire County man is accused of killing his fiancée when he lost control of his SUV and crashed while driving drunk earlier this month, authorities announced on Wednesday, July 12. Cory Menard, of Granby, is charged with motor vehicle homicide while under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation, manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol, manslaughter, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Katelyn Gress, age 28, of Granby, died on July 1 after Menard lost control of his Jeep Grand Cherokee, which ca…

07/12/2023

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