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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

New Haven Woman Charged In Shooting Death Of Grandfather Days After Milestone A 36-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged with killing a 57-year-old grandfather in a violent attack late last year, authorities said. Eileen Marrero, of New Haven, was arrested Tuesday, April 29, and charged with manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit, New Haven police said. Police were called to a home on Walnut Street near East in New Haven around 1:15 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2024, to reports of a man being shot. They found Marrero hyperventilating outside the house, police said. Inside, they found the body of Ru…

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Gas Station Robber Found Guilty In String Of Violent Hold-Up In Vernon, Across CT: DOJ A New Haven man has been found guilty in connection with a violent robbery spree that terrorized gas station workers across Connecticut in the early days of the pandemic. William Rosario Lopez, 39, was found guilty on multiple charges after hearing detailed evidence about a series of armed robberies that took place over just nine days in March 2020, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. According to court testimony, Rosario Lopez stormed five gas stations —Vernon, Southington, Waterbury, Ansonia, and New Britain — threatening employees with a silver pistol. In one case, he hit a clerk…

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Convicted Felon Living Illegally In Mass Busted In Framingham: ICE Federal officers have arrested a Guatemalan national with a long criminal record who had been living illegally in Massachusetts, authorities said. Byron Aroldo Charres-Giron, 41, was taken into custody during a federal operation in Framingham, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said on Tuesday, April 29. “Byron Aroldo Charres-Giron broke the law by illegally entering the United States and has habitually broken the law in Massachusetts since settling in our region,” said Patricia H. Hyde, acting Field Office Director for ICE Boston. “Every one of his convictions represents …

04/29/2025

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Woman Lands 1st $1M Prize In New Lottery Game A Massachusetts woman took a shot on a new scratch-off game and walked away with a $1 million prize. Sammantha Kheav-Pech, of Lynn, picked up the first $1 million grand prize in the new “$15,000,000 Colossal Millions” game. The $30 scratch-off tickets went on sale April 15. Kheav-Pech elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would pay the full amount over 20 years. She said she plans to save the money and share some with her family. Kheav-Pech bought the winning ticket at 7-Eleven, 50 Bass Ave. in Gloucester. Th…

04/29/2025

Obituaries

Police ID Man Hit, Killed In Pittsfield Crash Authorities have identified the 62-year-old man who was struck and killed while walking in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, this week. A 2009 Lincoln sedan crashed into Shawn Ouillette just after 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, in the 400 block of Barker Road, Pittsfield police said. Paramedics rushed Ouillette to Berkshire Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The Lincoln's driver was an 85-year-old Pittsfield man. Police have not said whether any charges will be filed in the case. Authorities closed Barker Road for several hours to investigate and clear the crash site. Pittsfiel…

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police A Hartford man who admitted to hitting and killing a Connecticut State Trooper and then driving away will spend the next 18 years behind bars, authorities said. Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier, according to state authorities. Pelletier was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of I-84 in Southington when Oyola-Sanchez crashed into him and kept driving, police said. Trooper Pelletier left behind his wife, Dominique, and their two young sons. Dominique spoke at the sentencing hearing, according to NBC Connecticut…

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Beat Elderly Former Family Member To Death With Baseball Bat In Trumbull: Police Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect that Lida Shape died of her injuries. A Connecticut man was arrested after police said he beat his former mother-in-law, a 70-year-old woman, to death with a bat at a Trumbull apartment complex, authorities said. Ylli Shtopaku, 45, of Norwalk, is charged with murder in the attack at Ten Trumbull Apartment Complex on Oakview Drive in Trumbull, police said. Police say Shtopaku and Lida Shape, of Trumbull, had been related by marriage before a divorce. Witnesses told police that Shtopaku confronted several wom…

04/29/2025

Obituaries

Community Rallies Around Families Of 3 Waterbury Brothers, Friend Killed In Crash Hundreds of people have rallied to support the Waterbury family of three brothers who were killed when the car they were in crashed into a corner store last week. Brothers Kayden Torres, 20; Nelson Torres, 25; and Noel Torres, 15, died alongside Johnaven Puszka, 20, after the BMW they were in slammed into Hernandez Market at 45 Cherry St. around 12:45 a.m. Thursday, April 24, Waterbury police said. Related: Click Here To Read Initial Report The tragic deaths shook the community. A GoFundMe campaign created for the Torres brothers' mother had raised more than $28,000 toward its $50,000 go…

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Threatens To Shoot, Points Loaded Gun At Victim In Montville Road Rage Incident: Police A Ledyard man faces serious charges after police say he pointed a loaded gun at another driver during a frightening road rage incident on I-395 in Montville. State Police said Damian Brower was involved in a heated confrontation on the highway near Exit 5 on Friday, April 25, around 9:40 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. According to investigators, Brower admitted he pulled out his .357 magnum revolver during the argument because he was "in fear for his life." Officers found the gun loaded with five rounds of ammunition and seized it as evidence, police said. The victi…

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

Man Groped, Sexually Assaulted Friend's 14-Year-Old Daughter In Colchester: Police Connecticut police arrested a 39-year-old man after a year-long investigation that began when a 14-year-old girl confessed he had molested and sexually assaulted her, authorities said. Michael Parkinson, of Claremont, New Hampshire, is charged with illegal sexual contact with a victim under 16 and sexual assault in the second degree, Connecticut State Police said. The alleged incidents involved the 14-year-old daughter of Parkinson's female acquaintance, police said. The girl reported the alleged assault to a therapist, who contacted police. The girl wrote extensivel…

04/28/2025

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