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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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Justin Timberlake Ripped For Bizarre Performances: Lyme Disease Diagnosis Could Explain Why Justin Timberlake has revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. In an Instagram post on Thursday, July 31, the 44-year-old pop star said he wanted to “shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.” The announcement came just one day after Timberlake wrapped his 16-month “Forget Tomorrow World Tour,” which had recently sparked criticism. Fans had complained about his lack of energy on stage, with viral videos showing him standing rigidly or putting down the mic to encourage the audience to sing. It was a stark contrast to the normally animated performer. O…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Intoxicated Driver Charged In Deadly Norwalk Hit-Run That Killed Moped Rider: Police A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after police say he was under the influence when he crashed into and killed 38-year-old Jose Olavarria before driving away without calling police, authorities said. Chrishod Johnson, 33, of Norwalk, was arrested on Tuesday, July 29, and accused of the April 13 hit-and-run crash with Olavarria's moped at the West Avenue and Reed Street intersection in Norwalk, police announced. Original Report: Moped Rider Killed In Norwalk Hit-And-Run Crash Norwalk police received multiple 911 calls just before 4 a.m. to report seeing a…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Woman Accused Of Child Abuse After Officers Find 'Welts' On 6-Year-Old's Back: Cops A Connecticut woman is accused of abusing a 6-year-old after teachers noticed visible "welts" on the child's back, authorities said. Vilma Martinez, 35, of Norwalk, turned herself in on Wednesday, July 30, and police charged her with risk of injury to a child and assault in the third degree, authorities said. Administrators at a school in Norwalk contacted the Department of Children and Families after they noticed several welts on the child's back. Social workers contacted police. Norwalk police did not say what school the child attended, what could have caused their injuries, or Ma…

by Josh Lanier

07/31/2025

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Stealing Check Meant For Contractor Building Wilton Police HQ A New York man has been arrested and charged with stealing a check intended for a construction company building a new police headquarters in Connecticut. Davis Segui, 62, of the Bronx, faces charges of first-degree larceny and identity theft. He is being held on a $1 million bond, Wilton police said. The case began when Wilton town officials mailed a check to A. Secondino & Son Inc., the contractor on the police headquarters project. But the Branford company never received the payment, even though bank records showed it had been deposited into what appeared to be a legitimate acco…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Mass Lands $10M Lottery Jackpot After Skipping Out On Work An Attleboro man made a split-second decision that turned him into a $10 million lottery winner. David Badejo Jr., a forklift trainer, was offered an overtime shift on Monday but decided to turn it down. He stopped by his favorite store instead and won the grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket. “I’m glad I didn’t take OT today!” Badejo told lottery officials when collecting his check. He said he almost passed out when he saw how much he'd won. Badejo chose the lump-sum cash option, collecting a one-time payment of $6.5 million, bef…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

Police & Fire

Meriden Man Guilty In Fatal Birthday Party Shooting; Faces More Charges In Separate Incident A jury has found a Connecticut man guilty in the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Jyineez Cruz after a birthday party turned violent outside a downtown recording studio, prosecutors said. Brandon Ramos, 23, of Meriden, was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree with a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit on Tuesday, July 29, according to state prosecutors. The charges stem from the early morning of Aug. 22, 2021, when an argument between Ramos and Cruz ended in gunfire in a Meriden parking lot. According to testimony and evidence presented in court, Ramos was hosting a birthd…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

Police & Fire

Fired Tolland Insurance Agent Facing 31 Felony Charges In Multi-State Scam: Police A former Connecticut insurance agent is accused of running a multi-state life insurance scam that allegedly took money from at least nine people for policies that either didn’t exist or had already lapsed, according to state investigators. Ian Pierce, 34, was arrested last week after a months-long investigation led by the Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force, Connecticut State Police said. Pierce, a former insurance agent, was fired in March 2020 after his employer discovered he was pocketing client payments, State Police said. The Connecticut Insurance Department revoked his …

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

Police & Fire

2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Choking At New Britain YWCA Daycare A 2-year-old boy has died following what a Connecticut mayor described as a “tragic accident,” after he choked on food at a YWCA daycare. Administrators at New Britain YWCA called 911 around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, for reports of a toddler choking. New Britain police, firefighters, and EMS responded to the call, a city spokesperson said. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart identified the boy as Saunit and his mother as Shamyra Cooke. Cooke told WFSB the daycare contacted her a few hours after drop-off to say her son had choked on a piece of food but would be OK. However, she told repo…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

Police & Fire

Ex-wwe Boss Vince McMahon Cited In 3-Car CT Crash Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon was cited for causing a three-car crash just hours before news of Hulk Hogan's death hit news outlets, reports said. TMZ broke the news on Tuesday, July 29, that McMahon, 79, crashed his Bentley on the Merritt Parkway in Westport last week. Reports said McMahon crashed his 2024 Bentley Continental GT Speed into the back of a BMW 430, forcing the car into a wooden guardrail. Debris from the guardrail spilled onto the other side of the highway, and a Ford Fusion slammed into it. No one was hurt in the crash. Connecticut Sta…

by Josh Lanier

07/30/2025

Police & Fire

CT Lawmaker Arrested Again On Shoplifting Charge: Cops A Connecticut state representative is facing criminal charges for the second time in less than two months. Raghib Allie-Brennan, the 34-year-old Democratic lawmaker representing Bethel and Danbury, turned himself in to police on Monday, July 28, and was charged with sixth-degree larceny, Bethel police said in a news release. Authorities have not released details about the alleged theft. A judge released him on a promise to appear at his Aug. 5 court date. This marks the second arrest this summer for Allie-Brennan, who serves as the chief majority whip in the state legislature.…

by Josh Lanier

07/29/2025

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